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The Family of John and Dorothy MACHELL: John Machell, bachelor, a warehouseman, of Preston, and Dorothy Dawson, a spinster, of Blackburn, were married on 30 Sep 1823 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married, by licence, by Richard Garnett, Curate, and the witnesses were Jeremy Smith and Dorothy Hull. The Bride signed the register with an X. After marrying in Blackburn John and Dorothy settled in Preston, where they baptized their first child at St Wilfrid's Chapel Elizabeth MACHELL: Elizabeth Machell was baptized on 23 Oct 1824, with sponsors Richard Ducket and Margaret Gradwell, she did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Jul 1830. Although the burial transcript records her age simply as "infant", she would have been about 5 years old. About nine weeks before their eldest child died, their second daughter was born. Dorothy Machel (sic) was baptized on 25 Apr 1830, with sponsors James Fairclough and Ann Marsh. She was followed by their first son three years later. John Machel (sic) was baptized on 29 Jun 1833, with sponsors John and Ann Talbot. Their fourth child was another daughter, Mary Ann, who was born on 7 Jun 1836 and was baptized Mary Ann Mitchell (sic) on 10 Jul 1836, with sponsors Henry Seed and Alice Rigby. John and Dorothy's fifth child did not survive infancy. Leonard MACHELL: Leonard Machell was born on 14 Aug 1839, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Aug 1839, with sponsors Richard and Mary Duckett. At the time of the 1841 census John Machell, an innkeeper, aged c. 50, was living at The Bowling Green Inn in Edward Street, Preston with Dorothy, aged c. 40, and three children, Dorothy, aged 9; John, aged 8; and Mary, aged 5. Also staying with them was a live-in servant, Mary Wilson, aged c. 15. With the exception of John Machell, all of the household were born in Lancashire. From about 1844 to 1846 John and Dorothy ran the New Quay Inn pub in Marsh Lane, and it was while living there that they lost another child. Mary Ann MACHELL: Mary Ann Machell, who was born on 7 Jun 1836, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Oct 1846, aged 10 years. Her abode was listed in the burial transcripts as "The Marsh", which may have been a reference to her parents' pub being in Marsh Lane. By the time of the 1851 census The family had moved again. John Mitchale (sic), an innkeeper, aged 66, was living at the Green Bank Tavern, Green Bank Terrace, Preston, with his wife Dorothy, aged 48, and their unmarried daughter Dorothy, aged 20. Also staying with them was a live-in servant, Margaret Bambaly, aged 28. John's place of birth is difficult to read but appears to be Farebank. This may actually have been Firbank, Westmorland, where James Machell was said to have been born. The rest of the household were listed as born in Poulton, but this seems to have been an error as the younger Dorothy was born in Preston. John Machell Sr appears to have died sometime between 1851 and 1861 and at the time of the 1861 census Dorothy Machell, a widow, aged 59, was working as a live-in monthly nurse at Woolton Hill in Much Woolton, the home of Peter and Ann Longton. Dorothy was listed as born in Preston. She may have moved to Much Woolton because her youngest son John was living there. He was an unmarried chemist's assistant, aged 27, boarding in the home of Mary Hartley and her family. He was listed as born in Preston. John Machell Jr, of Woolton, died on 18 Oct 1861 and was buried two days later at St Oswald's Catholic Church, Liverpool, aged 28. In 1867 Dorothy Machell was remarried in Preston to James Holden, a widower, and at the time of the 1871 census James Holden, a retired shoemaker, aged 72, was living at 10 Maudland Bank, Preston with his wife Dorothy, aged 68. They were both listed as born in Preston. Dorothy was widowed again when James Holden died on 4 Aug 1880. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last...James Holden, Bispham-street, aged 81." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Aug 1880 On the night of the 1881 census Dorothy Holden, widow, an annuitant, aged 78, was living at 17 Bispham Street, Preston. Also staying with her was a servant, Ann Corbery, a housekeeper, aged 22. Dorothy was listed as born in Preston and her servant was born in Ireland. Dorothy (Dawson) Machell-Holden died in Preston in 1888, aged 85 years. |
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Mary MACKERALL: Mary Mackarel (sic), the daughter of John and Ellen Mackarel, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Aug 1830, with sponsors James Osbalderton and Sarah Woods. John Mackrell (sic) and Ellen Woods, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 28 Sep 1829 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by James Taylor Wareing, and the witnesses were George Westby and Mary Brown. The bride, groom and Mary Brown signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1841 census Ellen Mackerell (sic), a cotton weaver, aged c. 25, was staying in High Street, Preston, the home of her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Woods. Thomas Woods was an agricultural labourer, and he and Elizabeth were both aged c. 50. Living with them was their four unmarried children, John, a journeyman tallow chandler, aged c. 20; Thomas, an apprentice mechanic, aged c. 15; Elizabeth, aged 14; and Edward, aged 11. Also staying with them was a granddaughter, Elizabeth Woods, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. I can find no further record of John or Ellen Mackerall in the Preston area. |
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Mary MAGUIRE: Mary Maguire, of Marsh Lane, the daughter of Patrick Maguire, a labourer, deceased, died at 5 Queen Street on 22 Jun 1850 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 4 years. Her name was recorded as Maria in the burial transcripts, and her death was registered by Mary Burrow, of 5 Queen Street, who was present at the death and signed with the death register with an X. The death certificate did not record how Mary Burrow was related to Mary Maguire, but I believe that she was her mother, who had remarried. A Mary McGuire married Robert Burrow at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jun 1850, witnessed by William Burlington and Alice McManus. When the marriage was registered Mary's maiden name was recorded as McSpart, but I suspect that it was actually Aspirit or something similar. On the night of the 1851 census Robert Borrow (sic), a stone mason, aged 55, was living at 5 Clarkson Street, Preston with Mary, aged 50 (?), and one step-son, John Maguire, a piecer, aged 15. Also staying with them was an unmarried lodger, Mary (illegible), a weaver, aged 30. Robert was born in Dent, Yorkshire, and the rest of the household were born in Ireland. Mary's age was obscured by an ink blot. Robert Burrow died later that year, on 30 Aug 1851, but was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church or St John's Parish Church. He may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, Robert Burrow, Queen-street, aged 56." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Sep 1851 At the time of the 1861 census Mary Burrow, widow, a washerwoman, aged 44, was an inmate in the Preston Workhouse. She was listed as born in Ireland. She married for the third time three years later. Mary Burrow, the daughter of Terence and Ann Aspirit, married Peter Cosgrove, the son of James and Bridget Cosgrove, at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Oct 1864, witnessed by Ralph Twist and Agnes Walker. On the night of the 1871 census Peter Cosgrove, a shoemaker, aged 60, was living at 25 High Street, Preston with Mary, aged 55. They were boarders in the home of John and Mary Callaghan, and were all listed as born in Ireland. This is the last record I can find of Peter and Mary Cosgrove. Note 1: Mary's first husband may have been the Patrick Maguire who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1848. Note 2: The death of a Mary Cosgrove was registered in Preston on the fourth quarter of 1872, but her age was recorded as 48 years. |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth MARGISON: Thomas and Elizabeth Margison were both born in Ireland, as was their son Hugh, so it is very likely that they were married there. It is impossible to know when they came to England, but their son Hugh was married in Walton-le-Dale in 1809. Hugh Margison, a weaver, and Mary Barton, a spinster, both of the Chapelry of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 27 Apr 1809 at St Leonard's Parish Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by Edmund Stregfellow Radcliffe, and the witnesses were Robert Banks and Helen Winstanley. Hugh's surname was written in the register as Marjerison, but when he signed his own name he spelled it Margison. Mary Barton signed the register with her mark. The family was not listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, but the 1828 Pigot's Directory of Preston, under Taverns & Public Houses, lists Hugh Marginson (sic), at the Black Bull pub in Friargate. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Hugh Margeson (sic), innkeeper, 33 Friargate, and he was still running the Black Bull pub when his father died the following year. Thomas MARGISON: Thomas Marginson was born in Ireland in about 1755. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Margerison (sic), a weaver, living in Harrison's Hill, where he died on 19 Jun 1833. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Jun 1833, aged 77 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, aged 77, Mr. Thomas Margison, father of Mr. Margison, of the Black Bull, Friargate, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Jun 1833 At the time of the 1841 census Hugh Marjeson (sic), aged c. 55, was living in St Ignatius Square, Preston with Mary, aged c. 60, and Elizabeth, aged c. 85. Also staying with them was Agness Barton, a female servant, aged 16, who may have been a relation of Mary's. Hugh and Elizabeth were listed as born in Ireland and "Ind.", meaning of independent means. Mary and Agness were listed as born in Lancashire. Although the 1841 census did not record people's relationships, we know that Elizabeth was Hugh's mother. She died at his St Ignatius Street address later that year. Elizabeth MARGISON: Elizabeth Margison was born in Ireland in about 1756 and died in Preston on 21 Dec 1841. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 24 Dec 1841, aged 85 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 21st ult., aged 85, Mrs. Elizabeth Margison, St. Ignatius-square, mother of Mr. Hugh Margison, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Jan 1842 The 1848 Slater's Directory of Preston, under 'Nobility, Gentry and Clergy', lists 'Margison, Mr. Hugh, 6 Ignatius' Sq.', where his wife died that same year. Mary MARGISON: Mary (Barton) Margison was born in Lancashire in about 1779, and died in Preston on 4 Feb 1848. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Feb 1848, aged 68 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, in the 70th year of her age, Mary, wife of Mr. Hugh Margison, of St. Ignatius's-square." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Feb 1848 A little more than a year after Mary's death Hugh remarried. He married Julia Hubberstey, a widow, at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 19 Apr 1849. Marriage Announcement: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at St. Ignatius's Church, Mr. Hugh Margison to Mrs. Julia Hubberstey, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Apr 1849 At the time of the 1851 census Hugh Margison, a proprietor of houses, aged 46 (sic), was living at 42 Chaddock Street, Preston with his wife Julia, aged 60. Also staying with them were two visitors, Ellen Smith, aged 15; and Alice Smith, aged 14; as well as a house servant, Mary Hodson, aged 18. Hugh was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, although he was actually born in Ireland. Julia was born in Broughton and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Hugh's age appears to have been a transcription error. He was actually about 66 years old. On the night of the 1861 census Hugh Marginson (sic), a proprietor of houses, aged 77, was living in Latham Street Preston with his wife Julia, aged 70. Also staying with them was a house servant, Mary Dowling, aged 28. Hugh was listed as born in Ireland, Julia was born in Broughton, and their servant was also born in Ireland. Julia (Hubberstey) Margison died at the Latham Street address the following year. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 3rd inst., Julia, wife of Mr. Hugh Margison, Latham-street, aged 70." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Apr 1862 Hugh Margison survived Julia by two years and died at the Latham Street address on 28 Jun 1864. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 28th ult., at his residence, Latham-street, Mr. Hugh Marginson (sic), aged 81." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Jul 1864 Note 1: Hugh's first wife's mother Agnes Abbott, formerly Barton, died in Preston on 21 Dec 1832. Death Notice: "Yesterday, at the advanced age of 91 years, Mrs Agnes Abbott, the mother of Mrs. Margison, of the Black Bull, Friargate." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Dec 1832 Note 2: In the 1841 census Ancestry.com has indexed them under the surname Mayeson. |
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Dorothy MARLAND: Dorothy Marland, who was born in about 1761, died on 19 Feb 1850. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Dorothy Marland, Addison's-yard, aged 88;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Feb 1850 With so little information to go on it's difficult to be sure, but Dorothy Marland may have been the former Dorothy Cuerden. William Marland and Dorothy Curedale (sic), both of Preston, were married on 25 Oct 1789 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by H. Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were John Hatch and William Hodgkinson. The bride signed the marriage register with an X. The surnames Marland and Marlow were so often confused as to become almost interchangeable, and a William and Dorothy baptized at least five children as St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ellen, who was baptized Helen Marly on 14 May 1792, with sponsors Math. (Matthew) Cuerden and Helen Taylor. She was followed by Mary, who was baptized Mary Marlow on 20 Sep 1795, with sponsors John Shepherd abd Jane Gregson; Joseph William, who was baptized Joseph William Marlow on 16 Jul 1797, with sponsors Matthew and Rebecca Cuerden; Henry, who was baptized Henry Marlow on 18 Apr 1799, with sponsors Matthew Cuerden and Mary Barker; and Elizabeth, who was baptized Elizabeth Marlow on 16 Jun 1802, with sponsors Richard Slinger and Mary Barker. It is likely they had further children baptized at St Wilfrid's, but the registers covering the period 1803 to 1813 are missing. At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Dorothy Marlow (sic) was living in Sike Hill, Preston with Nancy, Betty, aged 18; Robert, aged 16; Matthew, aged 13; and Ann aged 9. The ages of the first two listed were not recorded. It would appear from this that William Marland (or Marlow) died some time before 1820, but I can find no record of his burial in Preston. Dorothy's daughter Elizabeth married James Hodson (or Hodgson) on 22 Apr 1826, and at the time of the 1841 census Dorothy Marlow, a fish monger, aged 79, was living in Brunswick Street, Preston. Staying with her was his daughter and son-in-law: James Otson (Hodgson / Hodgson), aged 47; his wife Betty, aged 46; and their three children, Robert, aged 14; Mary, aged 8, and John, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. James Otson's occupation was abbreviated F.M., which may have meant that he too was a fish monger. |
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James MASON: James Mason was born on 13 Jan 1841, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Feb 1841, son of Ann Agnes Mason. The sponsors were George Towers and Eliza Riley. Ann Agnes Mason was baptized at St Wilfrid's Parish Church in Melling near Hornby on 25 Jun 1815. She was the daughter of Henry and Nanny Mason of Hornby. At the time of the 1841 census Ann Agnes Mason, using the name Agnes Mason, aged c. 25, was living in Fox Street, Preston, where she was a servant to the family of John and Elizabeth Cook. Her son, who would have been about 5 months old, was not living with her and may have been being cared for by other relatives. Living nearby in Fox Street was Isabella Kellet, aged c. 55, and her son William, a labourer, aged c. 20. Agnes Mason and William Kellet were married three years later. William Kellet, bachelor, aged 28, a labourer, of High Street, the son of Fran(cis) and Bella Kellet, of High Street, and Agnes Mason, spinster, aged 29, servant, of High Street, the daughter of Harry and Ann Mason, of Hornby, were married on 24 Dec 1844 at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Thomas Cookson, and the witnesses were John Makin of Brunswick Street, and Alice Kellet of High Street. The marriage register seems to indicate that William's father and Agnes' mother were deceased. William and Agnes' only child was a daughter, Isabella, who was born on 22 Mar 1845, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with one sponsor, Alice Kellet. She too died in infancy, in the workhouse, and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 20 Jun 1847, aged 2 years Although I can find no record of his death, William Kellet died some time before 1851, and at the time of the 1851 census Agnes Kellet, a char woman, aged 35, was visiting at the Weaver's Arms pub in King Street, Preston. She was listed as born in Preston, and also listed her as unmarried when she was actually a widow. She remarried later that year. James Smethurst, widower, aged 34, a spinner, of 37 Albert Street, the son of Richard Smethurst, a spinner, and Ann Agnes Kellett, widow, aged 35, a washer, of the Weaver's Arms, King Street, daughter of Henry Mason, a shoemaker, were married in the Preston Registry Office on 9 Jun 1851. They were married by the Registrar, James Halsall, and the witnesses were Thomas and Ann Wilding. James signed his own name in the register while Ann Agnes and the two witnesses signed with an X. James and Agnes had three children. The first, Jane, was baptized on 14 Jan 1852 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. The baptism register records that she was the daughter of James and Ann Agnes Smethurst, of York Street, and that her father was a piecer. Jane lived only a few days and was buried in the churchyard of at St Paul's Parish Church, Preston, on 18 Jan 1852. Their second child, Elizabeth, was born on 1 Jan 1853, and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 31 Jan 1853, with sponsors Thomas Walmsley and Jane Helm. She also died in infancy, and was buried in the churchyard of at St Paul's Parish Church, Preston, on 7 Feb 1855, aged 2 years. Her address was recorded in the burial register as Willow Street, Preston. Their third and last child was Richard, who was born on 11 May 1856, and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church the following day, with sponsors Thomas and Ellen Walmsley. On the night of the 1861 census James Smethurst, a cotton spinner, aged 44, was living at 3 Willow Street, Preston with his wife Ann, a char, aged 44, and their son Richard, a scholar, aged 5. Also staying with them was a boarder, Matthew Hindle, a brushmaker, aged 57. James was listed as born in Preston, Ann was born in Hornby, Richard and their boarder were born in Walton-le-Dale. At the time of the 1871 census James Smethurst, a cotton spinner, aged 55, was living at 6 King Street, Preston with his wife Agnes, formerly a servant, aged 56, and their son Richard, a cotton creeler, aged 14. They were lodgers at the home of Jane Worthington and her sister Mary. James was listed as born in Bolton, Agnes was born in Hornby, and Richard was born in Preston. Ann Agnes died in the Workhouse on 6 Apr 1875, and was buried on 9 Apr 1875 in a public grave, G-255, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "On the 6th inst., at the Workhouse, Fulwood, Ann Agnes Smethurst, aged 60. Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Apr 1875 James Smethurst only survived his wife by about five years, and died in the Workhouse. He was buried on 29 Dec 1879 in a public grave, F-829, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "Preston - Since our last:...At the workhouse, Fulwood:...James Smethurst, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Jan 1880 |
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The Family of George and Ellen MAWDESLEY: George Mawdesley and Ellen Loxham, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 5 Feb 1793 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by James Barton, Minister, and the witnesses were Thomas Oaks and Edward Tuson. George and Ellen baptized their first child just 5 months after their wedding. Mary Maudesly (sic) was baptized on 15 Jul 1793 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Moss and Jane Mellin. She was followed two years later by Henry Maudesley (sic), who was baptized on 19 Apr 1795 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Matthew Brindle and Margaret Kellet. George and Ellen lived for part of their married lives in Preston, where George was a fishmonger, but they seem to have lived for the greater part of their lives in Penwortham, where they owned several properties, and were not listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston. However they were living in Preston when George died. George MAWDESLEY: George Mawdesley, of Avenham Street, Preston, who was born in about 1753, died in Preston on 21 Nov 1826. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 24 Nov 1826, aged 73 years. His Will was proved on 8 Feb 1827 Death Notice: "At Preston, aged 73, Mr George Mawdesley, fish-monger, formerly of Penwortham;" Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 2 Dec 1826 George Mawdesley wrote his Will one week before his death. He appointed his son Henry Mawdesley and Thomas Newsham of Preston, corn dealer, to be his Executors, and directed that his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid out of his personal estate, or if not sufficient, out of the proceeds of the sale of his real estate. He left his two freehold dwelling houses in Penwortham in the occupation of Richard Tyrer, and his three leasehold cottages with several closes of land near or adjoining them, in Penwortham, in the occupation of Richard Tyrer, John Wiggans, Thomas Eastham, and Mary Heaton, which he held under Sir Henry Philip Hoghton; as well as all other real and personal estate, to his wife Ellen for the term of her natural life. After Ellen's death his Executors were to sell and convert into money all of his personal and real estate, other than his leasehold properties, and out of the proceeds pay £80 to his daughter Mary, the wife of Isaiah Johnson, for her own separate use. The Executors were to hold the residue of his monies in trust for his said son Henry Mawdesley, his said daughter Mary Johnson, and Margaret Mawdesley and Jane Mawdesley, "the daughters of my said wife before she intermarried with me and who are now liveing (sic) with me and who now use my surname..." to be divided equally between them share and share alike. He left his various leasehold properties held under Sir Henry Philip Hoghton to his son Henry, and his step-daughters Margaret and Jane, and directed that Henry and Margaret each pay to Sir Henry Philip Hoghton the annual rent of one pound fifteen shillings. He signed his Will with his mark and seal on 14 Nov 1826, witnessed by James Holland, Thomas Parker, and James Pickering. George Mawdesley, of Preston, died on 21 Nov 1826 and his Will was proved on 8 Feb 1827 to Thomas Newsham of Preston. His son Henry having reserved power to act as an Executor. His personal estate was declared to be worth under £50. After her husband's death Ellen returned to Penwortham, where she died nine years later. Ellen MAWDESLEY: Ellen (Loxham) Mawdesley, of Penwortham, who was born in about 1752, died on 21 Sep 1835. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 83 years. Death Notice: "On Monday last, aged 83, Mrs. Ellen Mawdsley (sic), of Penwortham, relict of the late George Mawdesley, fish-monger." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Sep 1835 Note 1: Mary Mawdesley married Isaiah Johnson on 6 Dec 1819 at St Peter's Parish Church in Bolton. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Nov 1844. Mary's brother Henry was Godfather to one of Mary and Isaiah's children. Note 2: The spelling of this family's surname varied from one record to another and was even spelled in two different ways in Ellen's death notice. The most common spelling is Mawdesley, which is also the name of a village about 13 miles south of Preston. |
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The Family of John and Elizabeth MAYOR: John Mayor, of the Parish of Penwortham, and Elizabeth Melling, of Brindle, were married on 17 May 1808 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married, by licence, by James Hornby, Minister, and the witnesses were Henry Baker and John Brown. All four signed their own names in the register. Although living in Preston, and apparently Catholics, John and Elizabeth baptized their first child in the church where they were married. Martha Mayor, daughter of John and Elizabeth Mayor, was born on 26 Mar 1809 and was baptized at St Mary's, Penwortham on 30 Apr 1809. The register records that their abode was Preston, but they were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston. Due to the missing St Wilfrid's church registers, covering the period 1803 to 1813, it is impossible to know if John and Elizabeth baptized any children during that time. I suspect that they were older, perhaps in their mid-30s, when they got married, and they may not have had a large family. Their first child recorded in the available transcripts died in childhood. Dorothy MAYOR: Dorothy Mayor was baptized on 31 Dec 1819, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Mayor. The sponsors were William McNally and Thomasine Swarbrick. John and Elizabeth did not baptized any further children at either St Mary's Church in Penwortham or St Wilfrid's Church in Preston, and were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census. Elizabeth MAYOR: Because there is so little information given in the transcripts, it is not possible to be certain, but I believe that the Elizabeth Mayor who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 May 1827 was Elizabeth (Melling) Mayor. I can find no further record of her, and it would appear that her husband remarried two years later. John Mayor, a widower, and Jane Walmsley, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 7 Apr 1829 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by James Gratrix, Curate, and the witnesses were John Gregson and Nancy Lambert. All four signed their own names in the register. Marriage Announcement: "On the 7th inst. Mr. John Mayor, late of the Derby's Arms public-house, to Mrs. Jane Walmsley, of the White Lyon, Sykes, Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 18 Apr 1829 John Mayor had apparently been the landlord of the Derby's Arms pub, and after marrying Jane Walmsley he took over the running of the White Lion pub and was still there as late as 1831, but by 1834 he was living in North Road. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston, lists John Mayor under both 'Shopkeepers & Dealers in Groceries & Sundries', and 'Retailers of Beer', living at 43 North Road. It was in that year, and from that address, that his daughter Dorothy died. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 May 1834, aged 14 years. John and Elizabeth's eldest child, Martha, a spinster, and Henry Whittle, a bachelor, both of Preston, were married on 29 Jun 1831 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Wilcock and Dorothy Gregson. Dorothy Gregson signed the register with an X. At the time of the 1841 census John Mayor, a male servant, aged c. 60, was living at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Henry and Martha Whittle. Henry Whittle was a book seller, aged 36, Martha was aged 30, and they had four children, Mary, aged 8; Alfred, aged 6; Elizabeth, aged 3; and Henry, aged 9 weeks. They were all listed as born in Lancashire, and all of Henry and Martha's children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. I lose track of John Mayor after 1841. There was a man of about the right age listed in the 1851 census of Preston, but his occupation is listed as "formerly a farmer". We was a 70 year old widower living as a lodger at 36 Vauxhall Road, the home of John and Margaret Coulson. He may have been the John Mayor who died in Preston in 1859, aged 79 years. Note: Jane (Hulme) Walmsley was the widow of John Walmsley. They were married on 23 Dec 1811 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, and a John Mayor was one of the witnesses. It is possible that John Mayor, who was in the pub trade, knew John and Jane Walmsley for many years. John Walmsley died on 25 Jan 1819. Death Notice: "On Monday last, Mr. John Walmsley, of the White Lion public-house, Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 30 Jan 1819. |
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The Family of Manasses McGOWAN: Not much is known about the early life of Manasses McGowan, other than the fact that his first wife died before Oct 1820. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Manasses McGowan, aged 46, living at 137 Friargate with three children, Francis, aged 15; John, aged 10; and Catherine, aged 7. It would appear that his wife died before the census was taken, and she may have been the woman who died in Preston in May of that year. Catherine McGOWAN: Catherine McGowan, who was born in about 1774, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 May 1820, aged 45 years. There was no abode recorded, and no death notice published. If the three children listed with Manasses in 1820 were born in Preston they may have been baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, but the records for the period from 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813 are missing. Manasses remarried later in 1820. Manasses McGowan, a widower, and Hannah Richardson, a widow, were married on 10 Oct 1820 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were Patric (sic) Courtney and Lawrence Tomlison. Manasses signed his own name in the marriage register. They had been married the previous day in a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where the witnesses were Bridget Maggee and Isabel Faith. Manasses and Hannah were both in their early fifties when they married and had no children together. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Manassah Magowin (sic), a fishmonger, living at 47 Bridge Street, and his son, John McGowan, also a fishmonger, listed at 4 Union Street and Pole Street. This is the last record I can find of Manasses before his death in 1841. Manasses McGOWAN: Manasses McGowan, who was born in about 1769, died in the poor house on 29 Jan 1841 and was buried two days later St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 71 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Manassah McGowan, father of Mr. John McGowan, fishmonger, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Feb 1841 Manasses died a few months before the date of the 1841 census, and on the night of the census his son John McGowan, a fishmonger, aged c. 30, was staying at the Sumpter Horse pub in Penwortham, and was listed as born in Lancashire. I can't be certain that she is the right lady, but on the night of the 1841 census a Hannah McGowin (sic), a green grocer, aged c. 75, was living in Back Lane, Preston, and was listed as born in Lancashire. It is difficult to tell from the census, but it appears that Hannah was lodging with James and Maria Gibson. At the time of the 1851 census Hannah McGowan, widow, an almsperson, formerly a market gardener, aged 82, was living alone in Back Lane, Preston, and was listed as born in Preston. This may be the same woman who died seven years later. Hannah McGowan, of Mill Yard, Preston, was buried on 18 Mar 1858 in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 89 years. The problem being that she was described in the burial register as "widow of John McGown, labourer". Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Hannah Mc.Gowan, Mill Yard, aged 89;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Mar 1858 Note: While we know that John McGowan remained in Preston, it is not clear what became of the other two children listed with Manasses in the 1820 census. The elder child may have been the Francis McGowan who buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jun 1837, but no age was recorded in the burial register. |
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Francis McGOWAN: Francis McGowan, of 29 Lower Pitt Street, died a couple of weeks before the start of civil registration, so no death certificate exists, and there was no death notice published. Therefore, there is no way to determine how old he was when he died or when he may have been born. It is possible that he was the son of Manasses McGowan, who had a son called Francis that was born in about 1805. If this was the son of Manasses, he would have been about 32 years old when he was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jun 1837. Unfortunately, the lack of available information makes it impossible to properly identify him. |
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Michael McGOWAN: Michael, of 4 Markland Street, who was born in about 1833, died at home on 5 May 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 May 1847, aged 13 years. He was the son of John McGowan, a labourer, who registered the death, signing the death register with an X. Michael was not baptized in Preston and was not listed in the town in the 1841 census, so it may be that he and his family only moved to Preston after 1841. There were three men called John McGowan living in Preston at the time of the 1851 census. The first was a canal labourer, aged 40, who was living at 17 Mount Pleasant with his wife Hannah, aged 40, and two children, Andrew, a tailor, aged 17; and Margaret, a doffer in a worsted mill, aged 13. They were all listed as born in Ireland. The second John McGowan was a professor of music, aged 44, living at 9 Savages Court with his wife Mary, aged 39; and seven children, Ann, a power loom weaver, aged 20; Mary, a spinner, aged 14; Sarah, a spinner, aged 12; Rosy, a scholar, aged 9; Susan, a scholar, aged 7; Thomas, a scholar, aged 5; and James, aged 2. Only James was listed as born in Preston, with the rest of the family listed as born in Ireland. Living with them were four Irish born lodgers. It would appear that this family came to Preston from Ireland sometime between the birth of Thomas in about 1846 and James, the first of their children to be born in Preston. James was born on 14 Feb 1849 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors John Locke and Rose Gillis. Mary's maiden name appears to have been recorded as Gillis in the baptism register, and Galleich when his birth was registered. John and Mary's last known child was Catherine, who was born on 16 Dec 1851 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Dec 1851, with sponsors Peter Keeghern and Elizabeth Farmer. When her birth was registered her mother's maiden name was spelled Gaelice. The third John McGowan was an unmarried fishmonger, aged 40, who was living as a lodger at 17 Fox Street. He was the son of the late Manasses McGowan. Without more information to go on it is impossible to determine which, if any, of the people listed above were Michael McGowan's family. |
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Margaret McGURTY: Margaret McGurty, the widow of John McGurty, a labourer, died at at 38 Poplar Street on 11 Aug 1845 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, Margaret Mc.Gurty, Poplar-street, aged 60." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Aug 1845 Margaret McGurty was almost certainly the mother of Rose McGurty, who married James Lucas on 13 Nov 1832 at St John's Parish Church, and Catherine McGurty, who married James McManus on 3 Apr 1837 at St John's Parish Church. Note: Both the burial transcript and the death notice gave Margaret's age as 60 years, but when her death was registered her age was recorded as 68 years. |
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John McKIERNAN: There is no record of John McKiernan's baptism in Preston and I can find no information on him. He may have been the child of John and Mary McKernan, whose surname was sometimes spelled McKiernan, but without finding a record of his baptism I cannot be certain. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Mar 1833, where his age was recorded simply as "infant" and his abode was recorded as Holden Square. |
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The Family of James and Catherine McMANUS: James McManus, a bachelor, and Catherine McGourty (sic), a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 3 Apr 1837 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by J Jackson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Bernard Maguire and Margaret McGourty. James, Catherine and Margaret signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony the day before at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where Catherine and Margaret's surname was spelled Magurty. James and Catherine's first child was Ann, who was born on 15 Mar 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors James Lucas and Lydia Smyth. Their second child did not survive. John McMANUS: John McManus was born on 27 Jul 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Aug 1840, with sponsors James Lucas and Margaret McGurty. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Apr 1841, aged 8 months. His abode was listed as Poplar Street. On the night of the 1841 census Catherine McManus, a cotton reeler, aged 24, was living in Poplar Street, Preston with one child, Ann McManus, aged 3. Also staying with her was Ann McManus, aged 21; and Dennis McManus, aged 13, who may have been relatives. They were living in the home of James and Rose Lucas. Rose was apparently Catherine's sister, and they were sponsors to four of James and Catherine's children. James McManus was not listed and may have been away from home on the night of the census. Their third child was born the following year. James McMANUS: James McManus was born on 29 Jan 1842 and was baptized the next day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Denis Magurty and Rose Lucas. He died on 24 Jan 1843 and was buried the next day in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 1 year. James and Catherine's fourth child was another son they called John, who was born on 18 Dec 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors James Lucas and Ann McGinty. He was followed by two children that did not survive infancy. Margaret McMANUS: Margaret MacManus (sic) was born on 6 Jul 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Denis and Ann Magurty. She died at home, 19 Clarence Street, on 3 May 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 9 months. Mary McMANUS: Mary McManus was born on 29 Feb 1848 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Mar 1848, with sponsors Denis and Ann Magarty. She died in Clarence Street on 30 Mar 1848 and was buried on 2 Apr 1848 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 1 month. James and Catherine's seventh child was Catherine, who was born on 27 May 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Jun 1849, with sponsors Denis McGinty and Ann Gilcoine. At the time of the 1851 census James McManus, a labourer, aged 31, was living at 17 Clarence Street, Preston with his wife Catherine, aged 24, and three children, Ann, aged 12; John, aged 7; and Catherine, aged 1. James and Catherine were listed as born in Ireland, and the three children were born in Preston. They were living as lodgers in the home of Francis and Ann Heron. Their eighth child, another daughter they called Margaret, was born later that year. Margaret McManus was born on 25 Sep 1851 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Oct 1851, with sponsors Patrick and Ann Roach. She was followed by another daughter they called Mary, who was born on 17 Feb 1854 and was baptized three days later at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors John Lucas and Sara Coyle; then another son they called James, who was born on 24 Nov 1856 and was baptized six days later at St Walburge's Church, with sponsors John McManus and Ann Coyle. His mother's maiden name was recorded as McGurty in the baptism register. James and Catherine's daughter Mary died in 1857, aged 3 years, and two years later James and Catherine had a third daughter they called Mary, who was born on 15 May 1859 and was baptized the same day at St Walburge's Church, with sponsors James Lucas and Elizabeth McManus. At the time of the 1861 census James McManus, a bricklayer's labourer, aged 29, was living at 15 Buckingham Street, Preston with Catherine, aged 30, and five children, John, a cotton doffer, aged 16; Catherine, a scholar, aged 12; Margaret, a scholar, aged 10; James, aged 4; and Mary, aged 2. Catherine (McGurty) McManus died five years later. Catherine McManus, of 15 Buckingham Street, who was born in Ireland in about 1821, was buried on 18 Sep 1866 in a public grave, D-51, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 45 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Catherine McManus, Buckingham-street, aged 45;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Sep 1866 On the night of the 1871 census James McManus, widower, a bricklayer's labourer, aged 57, was living at 26 Poplar Street, Preston with his two youngest children, James, a machine minder, aged 14; and Mary, a housekeeper, aged 11. Ten years later, on the night of the 1881 census James McManus, a bricksetter's labourer, aged 69, was an inmate at the Blackburn Union Workhouse in Blackburn. His birthplace was recorded as Fermanagh, Ireland. I believe he died four years later in the Preston Workhouse in Fulwood. James McManus, of the workhouse, was buried on 7 Jan 1885 in a public grave, C-516, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 73 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...At the Workhouse, Fulwood:...Jas. McManus, 73;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Jan 1885 Note 1: Catherine (McGurty) McManus was almost certainly the daughter of Margaret McGurty, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1845. Note 2: The birth of the second child to be called John McManus in 1843 does not appear to have been registered. |
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The Family of James and Honora McNAMARA: James and Honora McNamara were both born in Ireland, as were their older children, so it is likely that they were married there. The first of their known children to be born in Preston was Cecilia, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Mar 1833, with sponsors Patrick McGurty and Mary Scollan. Her mother's name was listed as Nora in the baptism transcripts. Cecily was followed by Honora, who was baptized Nora McNamara at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Jul 1834, with sponsors William Miller and Margaret Schollen. Her mother's name was listed as Rose in the baptism transcripts. The following year, James and Honora lost one of their children. Cecily McNAMARA: Cecily McNamara, of 38 Marsh Lane, who was born in 1833, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Dec 1835, aged 2 years. The third of James and Honora's children to be born in Preston was James Jr, who was born on 20 Apr 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors James Baines and Bridget Scallin. His mother's name was listed as Honor in the baptism transcripts. James was followed by another child that did not survive infancy. Thomas McNAMARA: Thomas MacNamara (sic) was born on 26 Mar 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Apr 1838, with sponsors Patrick and Mary Scollens. His mother's name was listed as Rose in the baptism transcripts. When his birth was registered his surname was spelled McNamara and his mother's maiden name was recorded as Sconnon. Thomas, of Bridge Lane, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Apr 1838, aged 2 weeks. A little over a year after losing her infant son, Honora lost her husband. James McNAMARA Sr: James McNamara, of 5 Birk Street, who was born in Ireland in about 1789, died in Preston on 11 Aug 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 50 years. At the time of her husband's death, Honora would have been heavily pregnant with their last child, who was born seventeen days after James died. Francis McNamara was born on 28 Aug 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors James and Rose Lucas. His mother's name was listed as Honor in the baptism transcripts. On the night of the 1841 census Rosa McNamara, aged c. 40, was living in Gildow Street, Preston with five children, Bernard, a cotton carder, aged c. 15; Elizabeth, a cotton carder, aged 13; Honour, aged 6; James, aged 5; and Francis, aged 1. Rosa, Bernard and Elizabeth were listed as born in Ireland and the younger children were born in Lancashire. James and Honora's eldest known son was killed the following year. Bernard McNAMARA: Bernard McNamara, a cotton stripper, of Birk Street, who was born in Ireland in about 1824, was shot and killed on 15 Aug 1842, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 17 years. Newspaper Report (excerpts): “THE DISTURBED STATE OF THE COUNTRY – THE RIOTS AT PRESTON – DEATH OF TWO OF THE WOUNDED MEN, AND INQUESTS ON THE BODIES. In our first edition of last week, we gave an account of the stoppage of the factories, in this town, and the turn-out of the hands on the Friday. We also stated that a meeting was held on the same evening, in Chadwick's Orchard, at which some very seditious language was used... ...the mob presenting a much more threatening aspect than it did the preceding day, it was determined by the magisterial authorities, who were then sitting at the Bull, to meet the rioters, attended by the detachment of the military which they had with them, and by the constabulary force, and to endeavour to disperse the crowd, and if possible to persuade them to return to work. ...The constables then proceeded to clear the street, and the soldiers advanced, the mob retreating before them. During the halt the rioters began throwing stones at the authorities and the soldiers. The chief constable of the county police, Captain Woodford, advanced towards the crowd by himself, and strove to remonstrate with the people. Whilst doing so, a young man, who seemed to be a ringleader, waved his hand to the remainder of the crowd, who were then down Lune-street, as if beckoning them to come on, and refusing to desist when called to, Captain Woodford tried to capture him by seizing his collar, but missed him. At that instant Captain Woodford was knocked down, and violently kicked on the side. The whole body then moved down Lune-street, driving the mob before them, and chasing them through several streets, until at length both bodies came to a halt in Lune-street again. Volleys of stones were now thrown by the rioters at the military and the magistrates; one part of the mob, principally women and boys, being engaged in fetching ammunition from the wharfs and other places where there were large piles of stones, and pouring them down at the feet of the others. The magistrates, S. Horrocks, Esq., the Mayor, George Jacson, Esq., and John Bairstow, Esq., together with the Town Clerk, Captain Woodford, Mr. Banister, and the borough constabulary, supported by the military, a small portion of the 72nd Highlanders, were drawn up opposite the new Savings’ Bank, which is about half way down the street. The rioters, who now numbered several hundreds, were below them, opposite the Butter Market, between Wharf-street and Fleet-street. The Mayor now made a strong attempt to reason with the parties, but with little or no effect. They were again and again told that if they did not disperse they would be fired upon. The Mayor read the riot act, during which a stone knocked the document out of his hand. The riot then became most serious and alarming, no attention being paid to the admonitions given. Meantime, while one body of the rioters followed the authorities and their men up Lune-street, another body went up Fox-street, into Fishergate, and thence to the top of Lune-street, armed with stones, and which they began casting at the authorities. Upon this, a sub-division of the military was ordered to face them, and they discontinued throwing. The whole of the constabulary force, soldiers, and magistrates, were thus hemmed in between two lines. The Mayor, accompanied by John Bairstow, Esquire, again went down to the crowd, for the purpose of endeavouring to reason with them, but was not allowed to be heard, stones continuing to be thrown, amidst shouts, threats, an imprecations. One of the stones struck the Mayor a very severe blow on the left leg, inflicting a wound upon it. At length, not only the lives of the protective force, but the safety of the town being in imminent danger from the tumult, orders were given to the soldiers to fire. Mr. Banister, Captain Woodford, and the commander of the military, as well as the Mayor and the other magistrates, before the word was given, all begged of the mob to disperse, telling them what must of necessity be the result of their continuing their riotous conduct. They were replied to, however, by vollies of stones, and shouting, and imprecation. Captain Woodford and Mr Banister were exposed to considerable danger, they being directly aimed at in some instances by the mob. Before the Mayor read the Riot Act, he begged Captain Woodford to announce that it was his intention to do so; upon which a voice exclaimed, “Read and be damned.” It is evident that the mob had no idea they would be fired upon with other than blank cartridge. This was also the opinion of the spectators, as is proved by the fact that Mr. Coup, the landlord of the Corporation Arms, and his family, were standing at the doors and windows (their house facing the soldiers) unconscious of the balls falling around them. When the firing had nearly ceased, one man, named Mercer, (in some of the accounts erroneously called Lancaster,) came out from the mob and took a deliberate aim at the soldiers, but was shot in the very act, whilst his arm was uplifted. He staggered to the curb stone, fell, rolled over three times, threw out his arms, and lay, to all appearance, dead. This undeceived the people, and so panic struck were they, that it was some time before any one went to the assistance of the unfortunate wretch... ...As a natural consequence, several people engaged in the riot were wounded more or less severely; five of them were taken to the House of Recovery, and two, who had since died, to their homes. Those who were the most hurt were a person named George Sowerbutts, a young man about 19 years of age, a weaver, who was shot in the chest, the ball coming out at his back, and Barnard Macnamara, aged 17, a stripper in Messrs. Oxendale's factory, who was also shot, the ball entering the lower part of the right side of the belly. The wound made was a very extensive one. The bowels protruded from it to a great extent; two folds of the bowels were divided across by the shot. Both of these unfortunate men have since died.
"INQUEST ON MACNAMARA Bridget Macnamara, of Preston, single woman, sworn: the deceased, Barnard Macnamara, was her brother. He was a stripper, aged 17 years. She saw him about half-past six o'clock on the morning when he left the house; he said he was going to the mills. He worked at Mr. Oxendale's mill. She did not see him till he was brought home wounded, between eight and nine. He was wounded on the right side of his belly. He was bleeding. He said he had been at the Corn Exchange, and had been shot by the soldiers. Mr. Holden, the surgeon, attended him, and continued to do so till he died. He died on Monday afternoon, at about half-past one. Thomas Cuerden, police constable, (161), sworn: having seen the body is of opinion that he saw the deceased in the front part of the crowd, on Saturday, but could not swear to it. It was at the time the stones were being thrown. Mr. Holden, surgeon, sworn: he was called in on Saturday last to the deceased, Barnard Macnamara, at No. 6, Birk-street. He was told that he had been shot. On examining him he found a great quantity of the intestines protruding through a wound in the right groin; a portion of the intestines were divided. Deceased was an exceedingly depressed state at the time. Witness performed what was necessary, and followed out the treatment usually pursued in such cases. Deceased rallied considerably from the state of depression in which he was, but mortification subsequently came on. He said he had been shot near the Corn Exchange. The cause of death was mortification of the bowels, occasioned by the wound, which was in the right groin. Every care was taken of the deceased, but he died on Monday. This being the evidence, the jury returned a verdict similar to that which they had returned in the previous case.” Note: The previous case heard by the coroner’s jury was that of the death of George Sowerbutts. “this being all the evidence, the Coroner then addressed a few words to the jury, explaining the law of the case, and the duty of the magistrates under the circumstances detailed, and urged, that from the evidence adduced, it was clear that a riotous assemblage had taken place, that every means had been taken to disperse the mob and to restore the peace, and that from the nature of the attack upon the authorities, there was no alternative, however painful, than to give the order to fire. If they were of opinion that the authorities were so justified in giving the order, the deceased person being found in the act of rioting, their verdict would be that of “Justifiable homicide.” The jury almost immediately returned a verdict to that effect.” Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Aug 1842 Honora (Scollen) McNamara died almost exactly five months after her son. Honora McNAMARA: Honora McNamara, of 6 Birk Street, the widow of James McNamara, a labourer, died of "palpitations of the heart" on 13 Jan 1843, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 45 years. Her daughter, Bridget McNamara, of 6 Birk Street, registered the death, signing the register with an X. Note 1: Although the birth registration index records Thomas McNamara's mother's maiden name as Sconnon I suspect it may have been more like Scollen, and that the sponsors were relatives of Honora's. Note 2: The newspaper account of the riot which lead to the death of Bernard McNamara was quite long, and refers to him as Barnard Macnamara in each instance. PDF copies of the newspaper pages are available on request. |
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The Family of Patrick and Elizabeth McNAMARA: Patrick McNamara and Elizabeth Rainford were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Jun 1828, with witnesses Jeremiah Sweeny and Ellen Rainford. During their brief (eight year) marriage, Patrick and Elizabeth apparently had just four children, three of whom died in infancy. Mary McNAMARA (1): Mary McNamara was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 May 1829, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Watmouth. She lived about 3 years and 7 months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Dec 1832, where her age was recorded as "infant" and her abode was recorded as Union Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Patrick McNamara, a labourer / hawker / retail brewer, living at 20 Union Street. Their second known child was born the following year. Mary McNAMARA (2): Patrick and Elizabeth's second child was another daughter they called Mary, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Apr 1833, and the sponsors were Michael and Helen Shea. She lived just over a year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 May 1834, where her age was recorded as "infant" and her abode was recorded as Union Street. Patrick and Elizabeth's last two known children were twins. Henry and Teresa McNamara were born on 4 Mar 1836 and were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later. Henry's sponsors were John Dewhurst and Ellen Rainford, and Teresa's sponsors were John and Mary Rainford. The twins were about 7 months old when their father died. Patrick McNAMARA: Patrick McNamara, of Union Street, who was born in about 1798, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Oct 1836, aged 38 years. His infant son died about four months later. Henry McNAMARA: Henry McNamara, of Union Street, who was born in 1836, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Feb 1837, aged 1 year. His mother joined him two months later. Elizabeth McNAMARA: Elizabeth (Rainford) McNamara, of Union Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Apr 1837, aged 40 years. The deaths of Patrick and Elizabeth within seven months of each other left their daughter Teresa, aged 1 year, an orphan. She apparently went to live with her grandmother Ann Rainford, and on the night of the 1841 census Ann Rainford, a retail brewer, aged c. 60, was living in Union Street, Preston, with John Rainford, aged 9; Teresa McNamara, aged 4; Henry Robinson, a potter, aged c. 30; Ellen Robinson, aged c. 25; and Mary Robinson, aged 4 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Teresa was living with her aunt, Ellen (Rainford) Robinson. Henry Robinson, a toy dealer, aged 43, was living at 152 Friargate, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 37, and three children, William, a scholar, aged 8; Henry, aged 3; and Thomas, aged 1. Staying with them were two nephews, John Rainford, an assistant, aged 20; Francis Rainford, a scholar, aged 11; and a niece, Teresa McNamara, aged 14. Henry Sr was listed as born in Ireland, Ellen was born in Whittle-le-Woods, Francis Rainford was born in Kendal, Westmorland, and the rest of the household was born in Preston. Note: Elizabeth (Rainford) McNamara was the daughter of John and Ann Rainford, and Ellen Robinson was her younger sister. |
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The Family of William and Martha MELLING: William Melling and Martha Farington, both of Leyland, were married on 14 Jul 1801 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by Thomas Baldwin, Vicar, and the witnesses were William Jackson and Richard Holmes. The bride and groom both signed the marriage register with an X. Perhaps to conform to the "established church", William and Martha baptized their first child in a Church of England church. Susanna Melling, the daughter of William and Martha Melling, of Leyland, was baptized on 1 Jan 1802 at St Andrew's Church in Leyland. She was the only one of their children to be baptized in that church, and it appears that the family moved to Preston sometime after Susannah's birth. Unfortunately there is a gap in the St Wilfrid's records from 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know what Children William and Martha may have had during that period, but it seems they had at least three sons, Thomas in about 1805, James in about 1807, and John in about 1810. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's records was Henry, who was baptized on 4 Apr 1813, with sponsors Robert Moss and Jane Rigby. He was followed by William, who was baptized on 27 Aug 1815, with sponsors Richard Walmesley and Alice Browne. William died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 28 May 1816, aged 1 year. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). William and Martha were not listed in the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston, and may have been living outside the boundaries of the parish. William, described as "a dealer in fish", was convicted on 9 Jul 1816 of fishing in the River Ribble, near Cuerdale, with a net that was not legal. William MELLING (1): Because his age was not recorded in the burial transcripts, we cannot be certain, but I believe that the William Melling, of Bolton's Court, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Feb 1830, was the husband of Martha (Farington) Melling. There was no death notice published and he did not leave a Will. We know that William Melling was a fisherman and dealer in fish, and the 1832 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists James Melling, a fishmonger, and John Melling, a fisherman, both living at 4 Bolton's Court. James was also listed at 8 Church Street, so may have lived in Bolton's Court and had his shop in Church Street. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Fishmongers, James Melling, at 153 Church Street. His mother may have been living with him when she died six years later. Martha Melling, of Church Street, who was born in about 1775, was buried on 5 Jun 1840 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church in Preston, aged 64 years. Death Notices: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, Mrs. Martha Melling, Church-street, aged 64." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Jun 1840 "DEATHS...On the 2nd inst., Mrs Martha Melling, fruiterer, of Church-street, Preston, aged 64 years." Published in the Manchester Courier, Sat., 13 Jun 1840 Note: The sons of William and Martha Melling seemed to alternate between being fishmongers and fruiterers, sometime listed as having both occupations. The Family of Susannah (MELLING) PRESTON-CARTER: William and Martha's daughter Susannah was listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston as aged 18, and living in Anchor Wiend. She married for the first time three years later. Richard Preston, a bachelor, and Susan Melling, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 9 Apr 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Raven, Curate, and the witnesses were James Baines and Margaret Melling. The bride, groom and Margaret Melling signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. Richard and Susannah's first two children were born in Walton-le-Dale and were baptized at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge. Ellen Preston was born on 21 Apr 1824 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Peter Melling and Clare Woodacre; and Martha Preston was born on 28 Jun 1825 and was baptized on 2 Jul 1825, with sponsors Charles Wilson and Elizabeth Gillet. Sometime after Martha's birth the family moved to Preston, where they baptized another five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Rachel, who was born on 27 Apr 1827 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John Couple and Rachel Oldham; then Margaret, who was baptized on 13 Dec 1829, with sponsors John Moon and Mary Ann Kelly; followed by Robert, who was baptized on 26 Feb 1832, with sponsors John Holland and Jane Melling. Robert only lived about one month and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 29 Mar 1832, where his abode was recorded as Lill's Court, and it was noted that he was a Papist. Richard and Susannah's sixth child was Susan (Susannah), who was baptized on 21 Apr 1833, with sponsors Richard Whittle and Elizabeth Trainor; and Richard, who was born on 9 Feb 1836 and was baptized on 21 Feb 1836, with sponsors William and Margaret Bamber. Richard and Susannah's eighth child was Jane, who was born on 13 Jan 1840 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church six days later, with sponsors Henry Stanley and Mary McLoud.
On the night of the 1841 census Richard Preston, a shoemaker, aged c. 40, was living in Church Street, Preston with Susannah, aged c. 35, and seven children, Ellen, aged c. 15; Martha, aged 13 (sic); Rachel, aged 14; Margaret, aged 12; Susannah, aged 9; Richard, aged 5; and Jane, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The following year, they lost their youngest son. Richard Preston Jr died on 10 Jan 1842 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 5 years. His abode was recorded as Church Street. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, aged 5 years, Richard, son of Mr. Richard Preston, Stanley's Arms, Church-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Jan 1842 Richard and Susannah's ninth child was Ann, whose birth was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1842 but I can find no record of her baptism. It appears that she lived a very short time, and may have been baptized privately at the bedside. She was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 15 Jul 1842, where her abode was recorded as Church Street, and her age was recorded simply as "infant". Richard and Susannah's eldest child was married in 1844. James Banks, a bachelor, aged 20, a butcher, of Bostock Street, the son of John and Catherine Banks, and Ellen Preston, a spinster, aged 20, of Church Street, the daughter of Richard and Susan Preston, of Church Street, were married on 20 Oct 1844 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by Thomas Cookson, and the witnesses were Henry Melling and Martha Preston, both of Church Street. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Sunday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Augustine, Mr. James Banks to Miss Ellen Preston, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Oct 1844 About six months after their eldest daughter married, Richard and Susannah's tenth and last child was born. Mary Ann Preston was born on 17 Apr 1845 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church three days later, with sponsors Henry and Isabella Lupton. Mary Ann's father died on her 5th birthday. Richard Preston, of Church Street, died on 17 Apr 1850 and was buried four days later in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 52 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, after a short but severe illness, and deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends, Mr. Richard Preston, innkeeper, in the 52nd year of his age, and the youngest son of the late Mr. Robert Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Apr 1850 At the time of the 1851 census Susannah Preston, widow, an innkeeper, aged 49, was living at 11 Church Street with four daughters, Martha, aged 25; Susannah, aged 17; Jane, a scholar, aged 11; and Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 5. They were all listed as born in Preston. Staying with them were six visitors and two servants. Although not identified in the census, this was the Stanley Arms pub. Her daughter Martha was married the following year. Joseph Aspden and Martha Preston were married on 12 May 1852 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by James Wilding and Susannah Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Wednesday last, at St. Wilfrid's Catholic Chapel, by the Rev. T. Weston, Mr. Joseph Aspden, to Martha, second daughter of the late Mr. Rd. Preston, Stanley Arms Inn, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 May 1852 Susannah (Melling) Preston was remarried in 1852. Robert Carter, a gentleman, of the The Wheatsheaf Inn, Preston, late of Lord Street, the son of Richard Carter, a publican, and Susannah Preston, widow, an innkeeper of the Wheatsheaf Inn, Preston, the daughter of William Melling, a fishmonger, were married on 8 Oct 1852 at the Preston Registry Office, witnessed by William Coupe and Alice Garnet. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1861 census Robert Carter, a labourer, aged 58, was living at 11 Stoney Gate, Preston with his wife Mary (sic), a boot binder, aged 58, and her two daughters, Jane Preston, a provision dealer, aged 21; and Mary Ann Preston, a dressmaker, aged 15. Robert Carter was listed as born in Broughton, Susannah was born in Leyland, and her daughters were born in Preston. Both Robert and Susannah died before the date of the next census. Robert Carter, of 22 Stony Gate, was buried on 28 Jan 1870 in a public grave, E-684, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Robert Carter, Stoneyg5te (sic), 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Feb 1870 Susannah Carter, of 23 Stoney Gate, Preston, died on 4 Mar 1870 and was buried five days later in a private grave, A-430, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 68 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Susannah Carter, Stonygate, 68;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Mar 1870 According to information on-line, the Preston Cemetery Grave Register lists eight people interred in grave A-430, but only four are named on the headstone. "Pray for the Soul of Susannah, widow of the late Richard Preston, who died March 4th 1870, aged 68 years. Also for Susannah, daughter of the above, who died Jany 15th 1866, aged 32 years. Also for Margaret Swainson Jones, daughter of the above, who died April 26th 1876, aged 46 years. Also for Henry Topping, son in law of the above, who died Octr 25th 1884, aged 56 years." Note 1: Although not mentioned on the headstone, the older Susannah's married surname was Carter, and the younger Susannah's married surname was Palmer. Note 2: Also buried in grave A-430 was Harriet Palmer, who was buried on 29 Aug 1864, aged 3; Martha E Preston, who was buried on 18 Jan 1866, aged 2 months; Mary Rose, who was buried on 23 Apr 1884, aged 5; and James Palmer, who was buried on 17 Aug 1891, aged 70. The Family of Thomas MELLING: Thomas Melling, a bachelor, and Ellen Whalley, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 22 Jun 1829 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by James Gratrix, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Preston and Jane Melling. Thomas and Ellen both signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Ellen's first child was Martha, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Jan 1830, with sponsors John Swift and Elizabeth Daggers. Their second child died in infancy. William MELLING (2): William Melling was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Nov 1831, and the sponsors were John Berry and Jane Melling. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Apr 1833, where his age was recorded as "infant" and his abode was Fishwick's Court. Their third child was Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 Mar 1834, with sponsors Thomas Bambur and Ellen Singleton, but he and his mother died within a three year period. Ellen Melling, of Preston, was buried on 28 Feb 1836 in the churchyard at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham, aged 35 years. Her husband waited almost three months to remarry. Thomas Melling, a widower, aged 30, a fruiterer, and Isabella Stackers (actually Stackhouse), a spinster, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 25 May 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were James Brown and Margaret Edmondson. The bride, groom and Margaret Edmondson signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and Thomas' occupation were not recorded in the church register and are taken from the Marriage Bond dated 24 May 1836. A little more than a year after Thomas remarried, his infant son by his first wife died. Thomas Melling, of Preston, was buried on 16 Jul 1837 in the churchyard at St Michael's Church, Kirkham, aged 3 years, and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Melling, a labourer, aged c. 30, was living in Heatley Street, Preston with Isabella, aged c. 20. They were both listed as born in Lancashire. His daughter Martha may have been the Martha Melling, aged 10, who was a live-in servant at the Blue Anchor pub, run by Elizabeth Threlfall. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Melling, a fruiterer, aged 46, was living a 1 Coffee Gardens, Preston with Isabella, aged 36. They were lodging in the home of his younger brother Henry Melling and his wife Margaret (see below). Isabella and Margaret were listed as born in Poulton-le-Fylde, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Thomas Melling died two years later. Thomas Melling, of Avenham Street, was buried on 4 Sep 1853 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church in Preston. The burial register recorded his age as 48 years but when his death was registered his age was recorded as 46 years. Isabella (Stackhouse) Melling, a widow, aged 36, and Joseph Rodgerson, a widower, aged 43, a labourer, both of Poulton-le-Sands, were married on 13 Dec 1856 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married after Banns by Joseph Turner, Vicar, and the witnesses were Frances Wilson and John Beckett. Isabella signed the marriage register with an X. It doesn't appear that Isabella had any children by either marriage, but became step-mother to her second husband's son Richard, who was born in about 1848. Isabella (Stackhouse) Melling-Rodgerson's death was registered in the first quarter of 1882 in the Heaton sub-district of Lancaster, aged 66 years. The Family of James and Ellen MELLING: James Melling, a bachelor, and Ellen Worden, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 4 Mar 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were James Worden and Ellen Melling. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Before James and Ellen were married she had at least two children. Mary Werden (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Dec 1823, with sponsors John and Jane Lee. The baptism of her next known child is a confusing one. Thomas Worden was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Feb 1832 under the name Thomas Waring, with his parents listed as James Melling and Helen Weardon (sic). The sponsors were Richard Singleton and Jane Melling. A note in the baptism transcripts states that his parents were married - however they didn't actually marry until the following year. James Melling, a bachelor, and Ellen Worden, a spinster, were married on 4 Mar 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were James Worden and Ellen Melling. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday last,...Mr. James Melling, to Miss Ellen Worden, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Mar 1833 The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Fishmongers, James Melling, at 153 Church Street, and it was in that year that James and Ellen's first 'legitimate' child was born. William Melling was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Jan 1834, with sponsors William Singleton and Ellen Wilkinson. Two years later they lost a child. Thomas WORDEN: Thomas Worden, of 37 Bridge Street, who was born in 1832, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 May 1836, aged 4 years. At the time of Thomas' death James and Ellen were expecting their next child, Henry, who was born on 30 Jun 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Jul 1836, with sponsors Thomas Owen and Jane Weardon. He was followed by Martha, who was born on 29 Nov 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Dec 1838, with sponsors Richard Singleton and Ellen Woodroof. On the night of the 1841 census James Melling was away from home. Ellen Melling, aged c. 35, was living in Canal Street, Preston with William, aged 7; Henry, aged 5; and Martha, aged 2. Staying with her was Mary Worden, a cotton factory worker, aged 17; and William Worden, aged 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their fifth child, who was born the following year, did not survive infancy. Alice MELLING: Alice Melling was born on 2 Feb 1842 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, and the sponsors were Peter Wilkinson and Sarah Bateson.
She died of smallpox in Bridge Street on 11 Nov 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 2 years. James and Ellen's sixth child was another son they called Thomas, who was born on 21 Feb 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Francis Baggs and Ellen Holme. He was followed by Susannah, who was born on 14 Dec 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors Robert Clarkson and Mary Worden. At the time of the 1851 census James Melling, a fruit dealer, aged 45, was living at 30 Edward Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 47, and five children, William, a piecer, aged 17; Henry, a piecer, aged 15; Martha, aged 12; Thomas, a scholar, aged 6; and Susannah, aged 3. James was listed as born in Fulwood, Ellen was born in Ribbleton, and their children were born in Preston. Ellen (Worden) Melling died less than two years later. Ellen Melling died on 1 Feb 1853, aged 48 years, but was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, or in the churchyards of St Ignatius Catholic Church or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Ellen Melling, Edward-street, aged 48." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Feb 1853 James Melling was a widower for a little more than eleven months. James Melling, widower, aged 46, a fruiterer, of Bridge Street, the son of the late William Melling, a fish monger, and Mary Shelford, widow, aged 37, a traveller, of Spring Gardens, the daughter of the late William Morley, a labourer, were married on 8 Jan 1854 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by S. Hastings, Curate, and the witnesses were Henry Melling and Catherine Riley. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Sometime after marrying in Preston James and Mary Ann moved to the neighbourhood of Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, where their son Robert was born in 1858. Robert was their only known child together. James' daughter Martha was married two years later. John Whittle, a bachelor, aged 21, a piecer, of Simpson Street, the son of Thomas Whittle, a labourer, and Martha Melling, a spinster, aged 21, a weaver, of Bridge Street, the daughter of James Melling, a labourer, were married on 28 May 1860 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Isabella Melling. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Their marriage was very brief, as Martha died less than three months later. Martha Whittle, the wife of John Whittle, a spinner, of Simpson Street, was buried on 30 Aug 1860 in a public grave, J-112, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 22 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Martha Whittle, Simpson-street, 22." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Sep 1860 On the night of the 1861 census James Melling, a fruitier and fishmonger, aged 54, was living at 18 Seed Street, Preston with his wife Mary Ann, a fruitier and fishmonger, aged 47, and one child, Robert, a scholar, aged 3. James was listed as born in Preston, Mary Ann was born in Pinch Beck, Lincolnshire, and Robert was born in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland. Two of James' children were living with the family of their late sister Martha's husband, but the name Whittle was mis-transcribed as Little and Melling was transcribed as Millan. Thomas Little (sic), a labourer, aged 58, was living in Simpson Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, a housekeeper, aged 50, and two sons, John, a widower, aged 22; and Robert, aged 17. Also living with them, as boarders, were Thomas Millan (sic), aged 17; and Susannah Millan, aged 14, all working as factory hands. Thomas and Elizabeth Whittle were listed as born in Hutton, and the rest of the household were listed as born in Preston. Susannah Melling was married nine years later. Thomas Dunbar, a bachelor, aged 23, a turner, of North Street, the son of George Dunbar, a farmer, and Susannah Melling, a spinster, aged 22, a rover, of Green Bank, the daughter of James Melling, a hawker, were married on 1 Oct 1870 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by W.D. Thompson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were William Parkinson and Jane Gibson. Susannah signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1871 census James Melling, a hawker of fish, aged 63, was living at 2 Green Bank, Preston with Mary Ann, a hawker of fish, aged 58, and their son Robert, a cotton weaver, aged 13. Robert Melling, a bachelor, aged 21, a collier, of 17 Seed Street, the son of James Melling, a hawker, and Martha Ann Sedgwick, a spinster, aged 21, a spinner, of 17 Seed Street, the daughter of the late Joseph Sedgwick, a labourer, were married on 9 Nov 1879 at St George's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Charles H Wood, and the witnesses were James Browne and Elizabeth Woods. James Melling died the following year. James Melling, of 17 Lord (sic) Street West, was buried on 7 Jun 1880 in a private grave, A-485, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70 years. His was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Burials since our last:...James Melling, Seed-street West, 70;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Jun 1880 At the time of the 1881 census Robert Melling, a labourer, aged 23, was living at 4 Seed Street, Preston with his wife Martha Hannah, a cotton throstle spinner, aged 23, and one child, James, aged 4 months. Living with them was Robert's widowed mother Mary Ann Melling, aged 69. Robert was listed as born in Kirkysteven (sic), Westmorland, Mary Ann was born in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, and Martha and James were born in Preston. This is the last confirmed record I can find of Mary Ann (Morley) Melling, who was not living with her son Robert at the time of the 1891 census. Note 1: When Martha Melling's birth was registered her mother's maiden name was spelled Wearden, but when Alice, Thomas and Susannah's births were registered it was spelled Worden, which I believe is the correct spelling. Note 2: The private grave, A-485, was purchased by Henry Melling for the burial of his son Henry on 12 Aug 1872, aged 25 years. Also buried in the grave are Henry Melling, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Holliday) Melling, who was buried on 5 Jun 1886, aged 1 year; and William Melling, the son of James and Ellen (Worden) Melling, who was buried on 30 Jun 1890, aged 56 years. The Family of John and Elizabeth MELLING: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Melling, a fisherman, living at 4 Bolton's Court. His brother James, a fishmonger, was listed at the same address. His first child was born two years later. It appears that John Melling and Elizabeth Wright had a lengthy relationship before they were married, resulting in at least two children. Thomas Wright was baptized on 23 Feb 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, at which time his parents were described as John and Elizabeth Wright, and his father was described as a fishmonger, of Park Lane. Their second child was Mary Jane Melling, who was born on 22 Aug 1837 and was baptized five days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Richard Rigby and Elizabeth Bamber. She was listed as the daughter of John and Elizabeth Melling, even though her parents were not yet married. To further complicate things, her birth was not registered under either surname. John Melling finally married Elizabeth Wright on 4 Apr 1839 Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius,...on Thursday, Mr. John Melling, to Miss Elizabeth Wright, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Apr 1839 At the time of their marriage Elizabeth would have been heavily pregnant, as their child, Ellen, was born a little more than a month after they married. Ellen Melling was born on 12 May 1839 and was baptized ten days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors William Melling and Elizabeth Cockshut. On the night of the 1841 census John Melling, a fishmonger, aged c. 30, was living in Bostock Yard, Preston with Elizabeth, aged c. 35, and three children, Thomas, aged 8; Jane (Mary Jane), aged 5; and Ellen, aged 2. Living with them was Elizabeth Melling, aged 70; and Jane Singleton, a servant, aged 17. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Elizabeth had one further child while living in Preston, James Melling, who was born on 22 Oct 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Thomas Bamber and Elizabeth Snape. I can find no further record of this family after 1841. The Family of Henry and Margaret MELLING: Henry Melling, a bachelor, and Margaret Edmondson, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 3 Jan 1837 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas and Isabella Melling. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Henry and Margaret may have been of different faiths, and their first child was baptized in a Church of England church. Martha Melling was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 18 Feb 1838. Her father was described as a Huckster, of Church Street. Martha was followed by the first of two children they called William, whose birth was registered in the fourth quarter of 1839, but I can find no record of his baptism. It may be that he only lived a very short time and was baptized privately at the bedside. He was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 3 Nov 1839, where his age was recorded simply as "infant" and his abode was Church Street. On the night of the 1841 census Henry Melling, a fruiterer, aged c. 25, was living in Church Street, Preston with Martha (sic), aged c. 25, and one child, Martha, aged 3. Living with them was Susan Jackson, a female servant, aged c. 15; and William Melling, a male servant, aged 13. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Henry and Margaret's third child was born later that year. The second child they called William was born on 17 Dec 1841 and was baptized eleven days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Hall and Ellen Preston. Six months later, they lost their eldest child. Martha Melling, of Church Street, was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 7 Jun 1842, aged 4 years. Henry and Margaret's fourth child was Elizabeth, who was born on 18 Nov 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Dec 1843, with one sponsor, Rachel Preston. Their surname was spelled Mullen in the baptism transcripts. She was followed by Henry, who was born on 14 Sep 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors James Banks and Elizabeth Johnson. At the time of the 1851 census Henry Melling, a fruiterer, aged 37, was living a 1 Coffee Gardens, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 37, and their three children, William, a scholar, aged 10; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 7; and Henry, a scholar, aged 5. Living with them, as lodgers, was his older brother Thomas Melling, a fruiterer, aged 46, and his wife Isabella, aged 36. Isabella and Margaret were listed as born in Poulton-le-Fylde, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their sixth and last child was born a few weeks later. Jane Melling was born on 29 May 1851 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 Jun 1851, with sponsors William and Rose Barnes, but she died in childhood. Jane Melling, of Bridge Street, was buried on 5 Dec 1858, in a public grave in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 7 years. The burial register describes her as the "son" of Henry Melling, a fruiterer On the night of the 1861 census Henry Melling, a fruiterer, aged 48, was living at 2 Tenterfield Street, Preston with two children, Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 17; and Henry, a scholar, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Preston. Henry was listed as married, but his wife was not at home on the night of the census. She died before the date of the next census. Margaret Melling, of Back Bridge Street, who was born in about 1809, was buried on 28 Jan 1871 in a public grave in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 61 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: Margaret Melling, Back Bridge-street, aged 61 years;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Feb 1871 On the night of the 1871 census Henry Melling, a retired fruiterer, aged 57, was living at 31 Tenterfield Street. He was remarried five months later. Henry Melling, a widower, aged 57, a gentleman, of Tenterfield Street, the son of the late William Melling, a fish dealer, and Sarah Jackson, a spinster, aged 39, a nurse, of Meadow Street, the daughter of the late Titus Jackson, were married on 10 Sep 1871 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Edmund Lee, Curate, and the witnesses were John Jackson and Ellen Miller. Henry's son Henry Jr died young and was buried on 12 Aug 1872 in a private grave, A-485, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 25 years. His was the first interment in a grave purchased by his father, and he was buried 20 feet deep. Henry and Sarah had two children together, another daughter he called Martha, who was born at home, 34 Tenterfield Street, on 27 Mar 1874; and another son he called Henry, who was born on 15 Aug 1875. At the time of the 1881 census Henry Melling, a retired fruiterer, aged 68, was living at Gammell Lane, Fulwood, Preston with his wife Sarah, aged 49, and two children, Martha, a scholar, aged 7; and Henry, a scholar, aged 6. Sarah was listed as born in Bleasdale, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Henry Melling Sr died two years later. Henry Melling, of Fulwood, died on 5 May 1883 and was buried five days later in a private grave, A-485, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70. His was the third interment, buried 16 feet deep. He was buried in the grave he purchased for the burial of his son Henry in 1872. Death Notice: "On the 5th inst., at his residence, Fulwood, Mr. Henry Melling, formerly of Preston, aged 71." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 May 1883 Probate Notice: "MELLING Henry. 1 June (1883). The Will of Henry Melling late of Fulwood in the County of Lancaster Gentleman who died 5 May 1883 at Fulwood was proved at Lancaster by John Salter Clinning of 9 Christ-Church-street Preston in the said County Printer and Stationer and William Melling of 173 Lancaster-rode Preston and James Brown of Preston fruiterers and Sarah Melling of Gammer Lane End Fulwood Widow the Relict the Executors. Personal Estate £665 1s. 4d." At the time of the 1891 census Sarah Melling, a widow living on her own means, aged 57, was living in a cottage in Fulwood Row, Fulwood with her two children, Martha, a dressmaker's apprentice, aged 17; and Henry, a tea traveller's apprentice, aged 15. Living with her were two cousins, Henry Jackson, a scholar, aged 12; and Alice Jackson, a scholar, aged 9. Sarah was listed as born in Bleasdale, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Sarah (Jackson) Melling died nine years later. Sarah Melling, of Fulwood, died on 9 June 1900 and was buried five days later in a private grave, I-551, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 67 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. The grave was purchased by a Henry Melling, probably her son, and Sarah's appears to have been the only burial in the grave. Death Notice: "DEATHS...MELLING - On the 9th inst., suddenly, Sarah, relict of the late Henry Melling, of Fulwood, aged 67 years. Deeply regretted. Friends will please accept this (the only) intimation." Probate Notice: "MELLING Sarah of Laburnam-cottage Ganmer (sic) Lane End Fulwood near Preston Lancashire widow died 9 June 1900 at Thornley Smithy Thornley-with-Wheatley Lancashire Administration Lancaster 5 July (1900) to Henry Melling commercial-traveller Effects £492 13s. 10d". |
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The Family of Joseph and Elizabeth MELLING: Joseph Melling and Elizabeth Sharrock, both of Lytham, were married first in a Catholic ceremony at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham on 11 Feb 1776, where the witnesses were William Davis and Alice Margison. The following day they were married legally at St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham. They were married after Banns by John Gibson, Minister of Lytham, and the witnesses were Richard Elston and Hannah Malley. Joseph and Elizabeth signed the marriage register with an X, and Joseph's surname was spelled Millin in the St Peter's register. Joseph and Elizabeth baptized nine children at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, beginning with James, who was baptized on 13 Sep 1776, with Godparents William Davis and Ellen Cookson. He was followed by William, who was baptized on 30 Jun 1778, with Godparents Ralph and Ann Sharrock; then Margaret, who was baptized on 2 Jan 1780, with Godparents William Sharrock and Ellen Walton; Henry, who was baptized on 3 Feb 1782, with Godparents James Postlewhite and Alice Margison; Joseph, who was baptized on 25 May 1784, with Godparents William Gillet and Ann Snape; Thomas, who was baptized on Christmas Day 1786, with Godparents Richard and Catherine Gillet; Richard, who was baptized on 13 Feb 1789, with Godparents Thomas Beezley and Jane Simpson. Richard lived only a few weeks and was buried on 8 Mar 1789 in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church, where he was described as the son of Joseph Melling, a shoemaker. The last two children Joseph and Elizabeth baptized in Lytham were John, who was baptized on 3 Apr 1793, with Godparents William and Margaret Banes; and Elizabeth, who was baptized on 7 May 1797, with Godparents James Smith and Margaret Barnes. Their surname was spelled Mallin when Elizabeth was baptized. It is not known when the family moved to Preston, and it is possible that they had further children during the period 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, when the St Wilfrid's records are missing. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists nine people called Melling living in Stanley Street. Joseph, Ellen, William, James, Betty, William, aged 3; Joseph, aged 2; William and Mary. As the ages were not recorded for seven of the nine people it is impossible to determine how they were all related. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Joseph Melling, aged 60, living at 31 Stanley Street with Elizabeth, aged 58; Richard, aged 31; Thomas, aged 28; and Ellen, aged 25. Elizabeth (Sharrock) Melling may have been the Elizabeth Melling who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 12 Nov 1821, aged 62 years. It was noted in the burial register that she was a Papist (Catholic). However, her abode was listed as Fishwick rather than Stanley Street. Her husband appears to have died eighteen years later. Joseph MELLING (1): Joseph Melling, a shoemaker, of St Paul's Square, died on 11 Jan 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 88 years. His death was registered by Richard Melling, of St Paul's Square, who may have been his son. There was no death notice published. The Family of Joseph and Ellen MELLING: Joseph Melling (Jr) and Ellen Ward, both of Preston, were married on 20 Sep 1808 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were James Melling and Francis Brackenbury. Because Joseph and Ellen were married during the period covered by the above-mentioned missing register, there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel, or what children they may have baptized at that chapel during that period. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records was Joseph, who was baptized on 24 Sep 1815, and the sponsors were John and Ellen Melling. Joseph and Ellen went on to have two more children baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel: Ellen, who was baptized on 15 Mar 1818, with sponsors James Wiggins and Jane Melling; and Margaret, who was baptized on 15 Apr 1821, with sponsors Rudolph Sharrock and Helen Glover. The 1822 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Boot and Shoe Makers, Joseph Melling, living in Stanley Street; and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list, under Boot and Shoe Makers, Joseph Melling, living in Stanley Street. Their oldest known son appears to have died two years later. Joseph MELLING (2): Joseph Melling, of St Paul's Square, who was born in 1815, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Apr 1843, aged 19 years. There was no death notice published. I can find no further record of Joseph, Ellen or their daughters Ellen and Margaret. If, as I suspect, Joseph Melling was the sister of Mrs Margaret Moon of Croston, he died before she wrote her Will on 27 Aug 1840. At that time his widow Ellen was still living. |
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Ellen MERCER: With so little information to go on it's impossible to be certain, but the infant Ellen Mercer, of Queen Street, buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Sep 1833, may have been the child baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel in 1831. Helen Mercer was baptized on 20 Nov 1831. She was the daughter of Margaret Mercer, and the sponsors were John Bell and Elizabeth Higginson. The putative father was James Topping. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Topping, a spinner, living at 21 Willow Street. Also listed at that address was William Topping, a carder. He was apparently still living in Willow Street when he married Margaret Mercer. James Topping, a bachelor, and Margaret Massey (sic), a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 17 Oct 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Farrington and Esther Topping. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Further information regarding the marriage of James Topping and Margaret Mercer is included under the surname Topping. |
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The Family of John and Mary MERCER: John Mercer, a bachelor, aged 22, a millwright, of Preston, and Mary Shepherd, a spinster, aged 25, of Penwortham, were married on Christmas Day 1829 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by James Gratrix, Curate, and the witnesses were James Mercer and Mary Speight. Their ages, John's occupation, and Mary's abode were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond dated 24 Dec 1829. John and Mary's first child was Margaret, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Dec 1830, with sponsors James Mercer and Ann Gardner. Their second child did not survive infancy. John MERCER Jr: John Mercer was baptized on 24 Jun 1832 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the sponsors were Robert Gardner and Dorothy Mercer. He lived about one year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Jun 1833, where his age was recorded as "infant", and his abode was Bridge Lane. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Mercer, a millwright, living at 29 Bridge Lane. John and Mary's third child was James, who was baptized on 23 Feb 1834 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston, with sponsors James and Dorothy Mercer. It appears that James also died in infancy as he was not listed with his parents in any later records, but I can find no record of his burial in Preston - unless he was the child buried in 1835. James MERCER (?): James Mercer may have been the child buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Feb 1836 under the name Jane Mercer, of 28 Old Friargate, aged 1 year. I can find no record of the birth or baptism of a Jane Mercer born in 1833/34, and it may be that the child's name was mis-transcribed in the burial transcripts. John and Mary's fourth child was Mary, who was baptized on 10 Jan 1836 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston, with sponsors John Park and Elizabeth Mercer. She was followed by a second son the called John, who was born on 31 Mar 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Apr 1838, with sponsors Henry Seed and Elizabeth Mercer. On the night of the 1841 census John Mercer, a millwright, aged c. 30, was living in Adelphi Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 35, and three children, Margaret, aged 10; Mary, aged 5; and John, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. On the night of the 1851 census John Mercer, a millwright, aged 44, was living at 141 Adelphi Street with his wife Mary, aged 50, and one child, Mary, aged 15. Living with him was his widowed mother-in-law Mary Sheperd (sic), aged 80. John and his daughter Mary were listed as born in Preston, his wife was born in Brindle, and his mother-in-law was born in Appleby, Westmorland. Their son John was not at home on the night of the census and may have been the John Mercer, a scholar, aged 13, who was a live-in student at Spinkhill College in Renshaw, Derbyshire. He was listed as born in Preston. By the time of the 1861 census John and Mary's surviving children had left home and John Mercer, a millwright / smith, aged 54, was living at 54 Adelphi Street with Mary, aged 60. John died two years later. John Mercer, of Adelphi Street, who was born in about 1806, died on 9 Mar 1863 and was buried four days later in a private grave, A-414, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 56 years. His was the first interment, buried 12 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...John Mercer, Adelphi-street, aged 56;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Mar 1863 Probate Notice: "MERCER John. 22 April (1863). Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of John Mercer late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Yeoman deceased who died 9 Mar 1863 at Preston aforesaid were granted at Lancaster to Mary Mercer of Preston aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceased she having been first sworn. Effects under £100. At the time of the 1871 census Mary Mercer, a widow, aged 70, was still living at 54 Adelphi Street. Staying with her was her married daughter Margaret Rigg, a seamstress, aged 40, and two grandsons, John Rigg, a moulder's apprentice, aged 20; and Thomas Henry Gee, aged 3. Mary was listed as born in Brindle, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Mary (Shepherd) Mercer died at home four years later. Mary Mercer, of 54 Adelphi Street, who was born in about 1800, died on 14 Aug 1875 and was buried four days later in the family grave, A-414, where her husband had been buried twelve years earlier. Hers was the sixth interment, buried 9 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 14th inst., at her residence, 54, Adelphi-street, Mary, relict of the late John Mercer, aged 75." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Aug 1875 Note 1: Also buried in the family grave at Preston Cemetery was their daughter Margaret Rigg, who died on 26 Jan 1873, aged 42 years, and three of their grandchildren, James Mercer Gee, who died 14 Sep 1865, aged 11 weeks; Sarah Ann Gee, who died 25 Jan 1867, aged 5 months; and James Shepherd Gee, who died 17 Jun 1870, aged 11 weeks. Note 2: Margaret Mercer married John Rigg on 26 Dec 1849 at St Wilfrid's Chapel; Mary Mercer married John Gee in Preston in 1857; and John Mercer Jr married Sarah Coupe on 27 Jul 1864 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. |
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The Family of Thomas and Jane METCALF: Thomas Metcalf, a bachelor, and Jane Proctor, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 24 Nov 1821 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Alice McDuggall. Thomas and Jane both signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with the same witnesses. Thomas and Jane made their home in Preston and baptized the first seven of their eight known children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Margaret, who was baptized on 12 May 1822, with sponsors Thomas Waterhouse and Marianne Higginson. She died in infancy but I can find no record of her burial. Margaret was followed by John Metcalfe (sic), who was baptized on 25 Apr 1824, with sponsors Thomas Clarkson and Mary Holderness; then William Medcalf (sic), who was baptized on 16 Jul 1826, with sponsors George Rocliffe and Mary Proctor. Their next two children also died in infancy. Alice and Margaret METCALF: Alice and Margaret Metcalf were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 Jun 1829. Alice's sponsors were George Rockliff and Elizabeth Whalley, and Margaret's were Richard Payne and Ann Catterall. Alice was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Oct 1829, but Margaret is a bit of a mystery. I suspect that she was the infant buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Dec 1829 under the name Thomas Metcalfe (sic), and that an error was made in recording the burial. It may be that her father's name was entered in the place for Margaret's name. These children died within six months of their births, both were recorded as being of Crown Street, and their ages were recorded simply as "infant". Thomas and Jane's sixth child was Joseph Medcalf (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Oct 1830, with sponsors John Brown and Elizabeth Whalley. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Metcalf, a weaver, living at 4 Higginson Street, where they were living when their seventh known child was born. Jane METCALF: Jane Metcalf was born on 31 Oct 1835 and baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Nov 1835, with sponsors John Brown and Ellen Forneval. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Feb 1836, aged 4 months. Her abode was recorded as 4 Higginson Street, and her surname was spelled Medcalfe in the burial transcripts. Thomas and Jane's eighth and last known child was James Medcalf (sic), who was born on 4 Dec 1837 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church six days later, with sponsors James Sharrock and Sara (illegible), and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Metcalf, a cotton weaver, aged c. 50, was living in Higginson Street, Preston with Jane, aged c. 45, and four children, John, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; William, a cotton piecer, aged 14; Joseph, aged 10; and James, aged 3. With the exception of Thomas, they were all listed as born in Lancashire. Also staying with them was Thomas Proctor, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; and John Welch, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40. Sometime after 1841 the family left Preston. On the night of the 1851 census a Thomas Medcalf, a hand loom weaver, aged 61, was living in Mellor Brook, near Balderstone, with his wife Jane, a hand loom weaver, aged 60. Living with them was an unmarried lodger, Elizabeth Carter, a machine tenter, aged 21. Thomas was listed as born in Yorkshire, Jane was born in Goozner (Goosnargh), and the lodger was born in Ireland. If this is the same couple that were living in Preston ten years earlier, what became of their children? Thomas Metcalf died a few weeks after the census was taken. Thomas Metcalf, of Mellor Brook, Balderstone, was buried on 29 Jun 1851 in the churchyard at St Leonard's Parish Church in Balderstone, aged 63 years. Jane Proctor was a widow when she married Thomas Metcalf. Her first marriage was in 1814. John Proctor and Jane Waterhouse, both of Preston, were married on 26 Nov 1814 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were John Catteral and George Riley. John Proctor signed his own name in the register, spelling his surname Procter. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where the witnesses were Ralph Proctor and Margaret Waterhouse. John and Jane had at least two children, both sons they called Thomas, and both baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The first child was baptized on 10 Mar 1816, with sponsors James Diccinson and Mary Higginson; and the second was baptized on 13 Sep 1818, with sponsors David and Mary Harrison. John Proctor was not listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, when Jane and Thomas were listed living at 4 Craggs Row. I believe that John Proctor was the man buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Mar 1820, aged 40 years. I can find no further record of Jane Metcalf after 1851. |
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The Family of Richard and Frances METCALF: Richard Metcalf, a warper, and Fanny Ramson, a spinster, both of Blackburn, were married on 17 Nov 1787 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. They were married, by licence, by Rev. Thomas Starkie, Vicar, and the witnesses were Peter Nevill and John Margerison. Frances "Fanny" Ramson signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Fanny's first known child was Mary, who was baptized on 28 Jan 1790 at St Alban's Catholic Church in Blackburn, with sponsors Robert Gillet and Mary Charnock. She was followed by John, who was born on 3 Sep 1791 and was baptized at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn on 11 Sep 1791. His surname was spelled Medcalf in the baptism register, and he was the only one of their known children to have been baptized in a Church of England church. Richard and Fanny's third child was Richard, who was baptized on 15 May 1793, with one sponsor, John Baron. He was followed by Francis, who was baptized on 24 Dec 1797, with sponsors William Laytham and Margaret Penswick; then Thomas, who was baptized on 3 Mar 1799, with sponsors Peter Barker and Margaret Penswick; and Frances, who was baptized on 2 Sep 1804, with sponsors Richard and Alice Arkwright. These last four children were baptized at St Alban's Catholic Church in Blackburn, where their surname was spelled Medcalf in each instance, except for Frances, whose surname was spelled Medcaff. Other than the marriages of their sons Thomas and Francis (see below), I can find very little information about Richard and Frances, until the death of Frances (Ramson) Metcalf in 1840. Frances METCALF: Frances Medcalf, the widow of Richard Metcalf, a warper, died on 5 Jun 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 68 years. Her death was registered by her son John Metcalf, of 19 Oxford Street. At the time of her death Frances was referred to as the widow of Richard Metcalf, but I cannot confirm the details of her husband's death. Richard METCALF: A Richard Metcalfe (sic), of Pleasant Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Feb 1827, aged 78 years, but if the age recorded in the burial transcript is correct, he would have been about 23 years older than Frances. Another Richard Metcalf died in the House of Recovery and was buried on 1 Jan 1836 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 53. He would have been about 11 years younger than Frances. The Family of Thomas and Dinah METCALF: Thomas Metcalfe, a bachelor, and Dinah Stalker, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 10 Apr 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clarke, Curate, and the witnesses were William Stalker and Maria Craven. Thomas and Dinah's first known child was Ann, who was born on 11 May 1838 and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Chor and Sarah Haggers. Her surname was spelled Metcalfe in the baptism transcripts. She was followed by Richard, who was born on 17 Aug 1839 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 25 Aug 1839, with sponsors Francis Metcalf and Margaret Whiteside; then Thomas, who was born on 21 Apr 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 May 1841, with sponsors Edward Bonny and Frances Donnelly. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Metcalf, a warper, aged 42, was living in Mount Street, Preston with Dinah, aged 36, and three children, Hannah, aged 3; Richard, aged 1; and Thomas, aged 6 weeks. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The following year they lost their only daughter. Ann "Hannah" METCALF: Ann Metcalf, who was born in 1838 and was known as Hannah, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Sep 1842, aged 4 years. Thomas and Dinah's fourth child was John, who was born on 29 Dec 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Jan 1843, with sponsors James and Mary Hall. Their fifth and last child did not survive infancy. Joseph METCALF: Joseph Metcalf was born on 29 Mar 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Apr 1846, with sponsors Thomas Hall and Sarah Haggars. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 May 1847, aged 13 months. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Metcalf, a cotton warper, aged 52, was living at 15 Mount Street with his wife Dinah, a school mistress, aged 46, and three children, Richard, aged 11; Thomas, aged 9; and John, a scholar, aged 8. Living with them was Thomas' unmarried older brother John, a cotton warper, aged 59. Thomas and his brother were listed as born in Blackburn, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Thomas Metcalf Sr died two months before the date of the next census. Richard Metcalf, a bachelor, aged 20, a cabinet maker, of Mount Street, the son of the late (sic) Thomas Metcalf, a warper, and Jane Campbell, a spinster, aged 18, a dressmaker, of St Marys Street, the daughter of John Campbell, a pensioner, were married on 15 Aug 1859 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Wilson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were George Knowles and Ann Brown. Although Richard's father was listed as "the late" Thomas Metcalf, he didn't die until a year and a half later. Thomas Metcalf, a warper, of Mount Street, was buried on 5 Feb 1861 in a public grave, J-730, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 61 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...John Medcalf (sic), Mount-st., 61;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Feb 1861 At the time of the 1861 census Dinah Metcalf, widow, a housekeeper, aged 56, was living at 13 Mount Street with three of her sons, Richard, a cabinet maker, aged 21; Thomas, a currier, aged 20; and John, a fitter, mechanic, aged 18. They were all listed as born in Preston. Although Richard was married, he was listed as unmarried in the census. His wife was living with her parents, John and Jane Campbell, at 2 St Mary's Street. She was a dressmaker, aged 20, and was listed as born in Bengal, East India, a British Subject. Jane (Campbell) Metcalf died two years later. Jane Metcalf, of St Mary Street, was buried on 29 Sep 1863 in a private grave, B-449, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 22 years. Hers was the first interment in a grave purchased by John Campbell, and she was buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Jane Metcalf, St. Mary's-street, aged 22;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Oct 1863 Richard Metcalf, a widower, aged 25, a cabinet maker, of Mount Street, the son of the late Thomas Metcalf, a warper, and Ann Leyland, a spinster, aged 25, a weaver, of Essex Street, the daughter of the late James Lester Leyland, a mechanic, were married on 21 May 1865 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by W.D. Thompson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were William and Ellen Leyland. Ann signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas Metcalf, a bachelor, aged 29, a currier, of Clover Street, the son of the late Thomas Metcalf, a warper, and Elizabeth Standen, a spinster, aged 31, of Berry Street, the daughter of the late William Standen, a farmer, were married on 29 Oct 1870 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Edmund Lee, Curate, and the witnesses were William Jolly and Helen Standen. On the night of the 1871 census Richard Metcalf, a cabinet maker, aged 31, was living at 6 Clover Street, Preston with his wife Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 31, and three children, John, a scholar, aged 7; Thomas, aged 3; and Alice Hannah, aged 1. Living with him was his widowed mother Dinah, a housekeeper, aged 66. Also living with them were two boarders, Ann Hall, an unmarried domestic servant, aged 28; and her son John, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. On the night of the 1881 census Thomas Metcalf, a currier, aged 39, was living at 15 Jordan Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 42, and one child, John H, aged 7. Living with him was his widowed mother Diana (sic), aged 77, and his married brother John, a hot water engineer / gas fitter, aged 38. Elizabeth was listed as born in Goosnargh and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Dinah (Stalker) Metcalf died the following year. Dinah Metcalf, of 15 Jordan Street, died on 11 Apr 1882 and was buried three days later in a private grave, S-529, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 77 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 11th inst., at 15 Jordan-street, Preston, Diana (sic) Metcalf, aged 77." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Apr 1882 Note: Dinah's first name was spelled correctly in the burial register. The Family of Francis and Agnes METCALF: Francis Metcalf, a bachelor, aged 25, a shoemaker, and Agnes Pratt, a spinster, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 26 Sep 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Anthony Hammond, and the witnesses were John Metcalf and Ann Morgan. Their ages and Francis' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 25 Sep 1823. Francis and Agnes settled in Preston and baptized the first seven of their nine children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 12 Dec 1824, with sponsors John Bray and Margaret Donnelly. She was followed by Harriet, who was baptized on 12 Mar 1826, with sponsors Joseph Connell and Ellen Haywood; then Francis, who was baptized on 15 Jul 1827, with sponsors John Miller and Agnes Bray; John, who was baptized on 26 Apr 1829, with sponsors Thomas Metcalf and Margaret Donolly; and Thomas, who was baptized on 9 Jan 1831, with sponsors James Atkinson and Agnes Bray. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Francis Metcalf, a warper, living at 21 Saul Street. Their sixth child was born three years later. Frances Metcalf was born on 26 Jun 1835 and was baptized on 5 Jul 1835, with sponsors Thomas Cooper and Agnes Bray. The following year, Francis and Agnes lost one of their children. Harriet METCALF: Harriet Metcalf, of 3 Saul Street, who was born in 1826, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 May 1836, aged 10 years. Francis and Agnes' seventh child was Agnes, who was born on 29 Dec 1837 and was baptized on 14 Jan 1838, with sponsors Edward Bamber and Elizabeth Swindlehurst. She was the last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and was followed by a second daughter they called Harriet, who was born on 16 Sep 1839 and was baptized Arrietta Medcalf at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 29 Sep 1839, with sponsors John Southworth and Maria Sewdall. On the night of the 1841 census Francis Metcalf, a journeyman warper, aged c. 40, was living in Saul Street, Preston with Agnes, aged c. 35, and seven children, Hannah, a cotton factory worker, aged 16; Francis, aged 13; John, aged 12; Thomas, aged 10; Frances, aged 6; Agnes, aged 4; and Harriet, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their ninth and last child was born later that year. Simon Metcalf was born on 4 Sep 1841 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church eight days later, with sponsors John and Isabella Hodson. At the time of the 1851 census Francis Metcalf, a cotton warper, aged 52, was living at 43 Saul Street, Preston with his wife Agnes, a silk dyer, aged 47, and six children, Hannah, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 26; Francis, a baker, aged 23; Thomas, a cabinet maker, aged 20; Frances, a dress maker, aged 15; Harriet, a scholar, aged 11; and Simon, a scholar, aged 9. Francis Sr was listed as born in Blackburn, Agnes was born in Kendal, Westmorland, and the children were born in Preston. Agnes (Pratt) Metcalf, the wife of Francis Metcalf, a warper, of Saul Street, died on 8 Jul 1858 and was buried three days later in a private grave, D-258, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 54 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Agnes Metcalf, Saul-street, aged 54;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Jul 1858 At the time of the 1861 census Francis Metcalf, widower, a cotton warper, aged 63, was living at 19 Saul Street, with four of his children, Hannah, a housekeeper, aged 36; Agnes, a milliner, aged 23; Harriet, a milliner, aged 21; and Simon, a cabinet maker, aged 19. Four years later, Francis lost another daughter. Agnes Metcalf died on 1 Aug 1865 and was buried four days later in the private family grave, D-258, at Preston Cemetery, aged 27 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Agnes Metcalf, Saul-street, aged 27;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Aug 1865 On the night of the 1871 census Francis Metcalf, widower, a dyer, aged 73, was still living at 19 Saul Street, with his unmarried daughter Harriet, a housekeeper, aged 28 (sic). Francis died later that year. Francis Metcalf died on 4 May 1871 and was buried four days later in the family grave, D-258, at Preston Cemetery, aged 73 years. There was no death notice published. Note 1: Simon Metcalf, of 16 Aughton Street, died on 21 Jan 1873 and was buried four days later in the family grave, D-258, at Preston Cemetery, aged 31 years. His first name was spelled Simeon on the headstone. Note 2: When the baptisms of Francis Jr, Thomas, and the second Harriet were recorded their surname was spelled Medcalf, and when the baptisms of Frances and Agnes were recorded it was spelled Metcalfe. |
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The Family of Thomas and Jane MILLER: Thomas Miller, aged 21, of Woodplumpton in the Parish of St. Michael and County of Lancaster, Yeoman, and Jane Kay, aged 22, of Stidd in the Parish of Ribchester and County Lancaster, Spinster, were married on 11 Oct 1784 at St Wilfrid's Parish Church in Ribchester. They were married, by licence, by Isaac Relph, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Roper and Mathew Miller. Additional information not recorded in the church register is taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 11 Oct 1784. After marrying in Ribchester Thomas and Jane settled in or near Catforth, Woodplumpton, and baptized five children at St Andrew's Catholic Chapel in Cottam, beginning with James, who was born on 26 Feb 1787 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors John Lund and Hellen Kellett. He was followed by Joseph, who was born on 18 Jul 1789 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Thomas Kay and Helen Fidler; then William, who was born on 15 May 1791 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors William Park and Margaret Charnley; Mary, who was born on 13 Feb 1797 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Thomas Charnley and Elizabeth Hayddock (sic); and George, who was born on 28 Jun 1800 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Robert Haydock and Mary Fidler. I can find very little information about this family until the death of Jane (Kay) Miller. Jane MILLER: Jane Miller, of Catforth, Woodplumpton, who was born in about 1758, died in Catforth on 8 Feb 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery five days later, aged 79 years. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Miller, a publican, aged c. 80, was living in the village of Catforth, Woodplumpton, with William, aged c. 45; Margaret, aged c. 15; and Jane, aged 11. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. It isn't certain that this was the same Thomas Miller who died in 1848, but a woman I believe to have been his daughter was referred to as "of Woodplumpton" when she married Peter Harrison in 1835. Peter Harrison, a bachelor, of Preston, and Maria Miller, a spinster, of Woodplumpton in the Parish of St Michaels, were married on 17 Feb 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were W. Walker, Helen Pilkington, and T. Woolman. All parties signed their own names in the marriage register. Thomas MILLER: Thomas Miller, a farmer, who was born in about 1757, died in St Ignatius Square on 26 Mar 1848 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 91 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...on Sunday last,...Thomas Miller, St. Ignatius's-square; aged 90;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Apr 1848 When Thomas Miller died it was Peter Harrison, of St Ignatius Square, who registered his death, and on the night of the 1851 census Peter Harrison, a cotton manufacturer, aged 60, was living at 7 St Ignatius Square, Preston with Mary, aged 54, and their daughter Margaret, a scholar, aged 12. Living with them was a servant, Elizabeth Horn, aged 17. Peter was listed as born in Whittingham, Mary was born in Ashton, Margaret was born in Preston, and the servant was born in St Michaels. Note 1: Thomas Miller's death certificate and the death notice give his age as 90 years, but the burial transcripts record it as 91 years. Note 2: There was another Thomas Miller, a farmer, also aged c. 80, who was living in Carr Lane in Tarleton with Betty, aged c. 50; Richard, a boatman, aged c. 40; Thomas, a male servant, aged c. 20; and Ann, aged c. 15. Living with them was James Fairclough, a male servant, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. This Thomas Miller was probably the Thomas Miller, of Tarleton, that was buried in the churchyard at St. Michael and All Angel's Parish Church in Croston on 29 Oct 1841, aged 87 years. The Family of George and Agnes MILLER: George Miller, of Woodplumpton in the Parish of St Michaels, and Agnes Holmes, of Barton in the Chapelry of Broughton, were married on 29 Nov 1822 at St John the Baptist Parish Church in Broughton. They were married after Banns by William Dixon, Incumbent Minister, and the witnesses were John and Betty Barton. At the time of their marriage Agnes would have been heavily pregnant, as their first child was born one month later. Agnes was not a Catholic and their first child, Elizabeth, was born on 27 Dec 1822 and was baptized on 5 Jan 1823 at the Wesleyan Chapel in Garstang. The baptism register records that Elizabeth was the daughter of George and Agnes Miller, a farmer, of Barton Mill in the Parish of Broughton. Their next five children were baptized at St Mary's Newhouse Catholic Chapel in Newsham, beginning with Margaret, who was born on 5 Jan 1824 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Thomas and Maria Miller of Catforth. She was followed by John, who was born on 5 Oct 1825 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors Edward Cock and Helena Holmes; then Joseph Henry, who was born on 4 Apr 1827 and was baptized with sponsors William Huthersall and Mar. (probably Margaret) Williams. The date of the baptism was not recorded. George and Agnes's fifth child was Jane, who was born on 12 Jun 1830 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Thomas and Anna Gornal. She was followed by Maria, who was born on 3 Aug 1832 and was baptized with sponsors George and Margaret Cross. The date of the baptism was not recorded. George and Agnes's seventh child was the first of two daughters they called Agnes, who was born on 15 Feb 1834 and was baptized the next day at St Thomas' Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock, with sponsors Joseph Miller and Margaret Sharrock. She was followed by Lydia, who was born in about 1835; then Thomas, who was born in 1837. Thomas was the first of their children to be born after the start of civil registration, and his birth was registered in the Broughton sub-district of Preston in the fourth quarter of 1837. I have been unable to find the baptism record of Lydia and Thomas. George and Agnes's tenth child was Ann, who was born on 7 Apr 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel seven days later, with sponsors Henry and Jane Noble. It appears that her birth was never registered. Ann was followed by Harriet, whose birth was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1840, but I have not found her baptism record. Shortly before the date of the 1841 census George and Agnes lost one of their children. Agnes MILLER (1): Agnes Miller, who was born in 1834, died on 5 Feb 1841 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 6 years. Her father, George Miller, a farmer, of Stocks Farm, registered her death. On the night of the 1841 census George Miller, aged c. 35, was living at Stock's Farm, Water Lane End, Preston with Agnes, aged c. 35, and nine children, Betsy, aged 17; Margaret, aged 16; John, aged 15; Henry, aged 14; Maria, aged 9; Lydia, aged 6; Thomas, aged 4; Ann, aged 2; and Harriet, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Water Lane End was an area of Ashton upon Ribble. George and Agnes's twelfth and last known child was a second daughter they called Agnes. Agnes MILLER (2): Agnes Miller was born on 15 Mar 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors James and Mary Miller. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Mar 1844, aged 1 year. In 1845 George and Agnes's eldest daughter, Elizabeth, gave birth to her first child. Jane Ann Miller was born on 31 Jul 1845 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 10 Aug 1845. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Miller, and the sponsors were John and Lucy Bibby. Elizabeth was married three years later. John Fowler, a bachelor, aged 27, a farmer, of Ashton, the son of Richard Fowler, a farmer, and Elizabeth Miller, a spinster, aged 25, of Ashton, the daughter of George Miller, a farmer, were married on 17 Sep 1848 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by John Wilson, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Jolly and Ellen Banister. Elizabeth signed the marriage register with an X. George and Agnes' daughter Margaret married Henry Wells on 29 Oct 1829. At the time of the 1851 census George Miller, a farmer and carter, aged 49, was still living at Stocks Farm, Preston with his wife Agnes, aged 49, and seven children, Henry, a cart driver, aged 25; Jane, aged 20; Maria, aged 18; Lydia, aged 15; Thomas, aged 13; Ann, aged 11; and Margaret (actually Harriet?), aged 10. Living with them was their married daughter Betsy, aged 28; her husband John Fowler, an agricultural labourer, aged 29; their daughter Agnes Ellen Fowler, aged 1; and Jane Ann Miller, aged 5, who was listed as "daughter", but was actually George and Agnes' granddaughter. George was listed as born in Plumpton (Woodplumpton), Agnes, Henry and Jane were born in Barton, Maria, Lydia and Thomas were born in Goosnargh, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Also living with them were four servants, Charles Billington, aged 28; Richard Puller, aged 21; John Walmsley, aged 23; and George Harrison, aged 16, who were all working as cart drivers. At the time of the 1861 census George Miller, a farmer of 6 acres, aged 60, was living at Stock House, Preston with Agnes, aged 60, and two unmarried daughters, Jane, aged 30; and Maria, aged 29. Staying with them was their grandson, James Willis, a scholar, aged 11, who was born in Broughton; and two servants, Charles Billington, an unmarried agricultural servant, aged 35; and Robert Fairclough, widower, an agricultural servant, aged 80. Their grandson was actually James Wells, the son of their daughter Margaret and her husband Henry Wells, who she married in Preston in 1849. Agnes (Holmes) Miller died before the date of the next census. Agnes Miller, of Ashton, died on 26 Feb 1870 and was buried in the churchyard at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam on 3 Mar 1870, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 26th ult., at Stock's Farm, Ashton, Agnes, the wife of George Miller, aged 66." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Mar 1870 On the night of the 1871 census Maria Miller, an innkeeper and farmer of 6 acres, aged 37, was living at the Red Lion Inn, Catforth, Woodplumpton with her sister Jane, a domestic servant, aged 40; their widowed father George, a retired farmer, aged 67; and a niece, Agnes Miller, aged 1. Maria was listed as born in Goosnargh, Jane was born in Barton, George was born in Woodplumpton, and Agnes was born in Preston. Maria Miller married George Brown in Preston in 1880 and on the night of the 1881 census George Brown, a farmer of 177 acres, aged 47, was living at Elswick Grange in Elswick with his wife Maria, aged 48; his stepson Thomas Miller, a scholar, aged 8; his niece Agnes Miller, a scholar, aged 10; and his widowed father-in-law George Miller, a boarder, aged 77. George Brown was listed as born in Elswick, Maria was born in Goosnargh, Thomas and George were born in Woodplumpton, and Agnes was born in Preston. George Miller was married for the second (or possibly third) time on Wednesday, 19 Nov 1884 at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam. He married Jane Billington, a widow, and both seem to have shaved a few years off their ages when the marriage was registered, with George giving his age as 71 years and his bride giving her age as 53 years. George would have been closer to 86 years old, and Jane was reputed to be closer to 74. Their marriage apparently caused quite a stir in the neighbourhood and was reported in a lengthy and humorous article in the Preston Chronicle under the title "Extraordinary Marriage near Preston", published on Saturday, 22 Nov 1884. On the night of the 1891 census George Miller, a yeoman, aged 84, was living at Cottam Cottage in Ingol with his wife Jane, aged 55. George was listed as born in Catforth and Jane was born in Walton-le-Dale. Their ages were off by several years, and George died a few weeks after the census was taken. George Miller, of Cottam, died on 29 Apr 1891 and was buried in the churchyard at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Cottam, on 2 Mar 1891, aged 89 years. George, who was born on 28 Jun 1800, would have been about two months short of his 91st birthday. The death certificate and burial register record George's age as 89 years, but the death notice records it as 91 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 29th ult., at Cottam, near Preston, George Miller, aged 91 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 May 1891 Note 1: The burial register at St Andrew's Church recorded George Miller's date of death as the 30th rather than the 29th of April. Note 2: A PDF copy of the above mentioned newspaper article regarding George's marriage is available on request. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ann MILLER: Thomas Miller, aged 21, and Ann Newsham, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 12 Aug 1801 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Naylor and Ann Woods. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where Thomas' surname was spelled Millar. Their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 11 Aug 1801 Thomas and Ann's first child was John Millar (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Jul 1802, and the sponsors were John Barrow and Ann Woods. There then appears a gap in the St Wilfrid's records from 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, during which time they had at least three more children, Thomas in about 1804; James in about 1811, and Francis in about 1813. Thomas and Ann were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston but the 1820 Catholic census lists Thomas Miller, aged 48, living in Marsh End with Nancy, aged 45, and three children, Thomas, aged 16; James, aged 9; and Francis, aged 7. Their older son John may have been the John Miller, aged 18, who was living at 31 Stanley Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Miller, a warehouseman, living at 19 Bridge Lane. His eldest son died at that address five years later. John MILLER: John Miller, a shoemaker, of 19 Bridge Lane, who was born in 1802, died on 5 Dec 1837 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 35 years. His death was registered by his father, Thomas Miller, of 19 Bridge Lane. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, Mr. John Miller, Bridge-lane, aged 35." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Dec 1837 Sometime after 1837 Thomas and Ann moved to Mount Street, Preston, where Ann died in 1840. Anne MILLER: Ann "Nancy" Miller, the wife of Thomas Miller, a warehouseman, of 3 Mount Street, who was born in about 1778, died on 14 Dec 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, much regretted, Mrs. Miller, aged 62, wife of Thomas Miller, Mount-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Dec 1840 On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Miller, a warehouseman, aged 68, was living in Mount Street, Preston with James, a tailor, aged c. 25. Also staying with them was a female servant, Ann Nicholson, aged c. 25. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas died later that year. Thomas MILLER: Thomas Miller, a warehouseman, of Spring Street, who was born in about 1773, died on 24 Dec 1841 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 68 years. There was no death notice published. His son James died less than five months later. James MILLER: James Miller, a tailor, of Spring Street, who was born in about 1809, died on 15 Apr 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 32 years. There was no death notice published. Note: The John Miller who was living at 31 Stanley Street in 1820 was one of four young men living at the home of Joseph and Elizabeth Melling. John and the other boys may have been apprenticed to Joseph Melling, a shoemaker, who died in 1839. |
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The Family of Henry and Alice MOLYNEUX: Henry Muleneux (sic) and Alice Parker, both of Preston, were married on 1 Aug 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Ireland and James Hatch. Henry and Alice both signed the marriage register with an X. Henry and Alice's first child was Ann, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Apr 1817, with sponsors Joseph and Mary Latus. She was followed by a child that apparently died in infancy. Jane or John MOLYNEUX: This one is a bit of a puzzler. Henry and Alice baptized a child recorded in the St Wilfrid's baptism transcripts as John Molyneux, baptized on 6 Dec 1818. He was the son of Henry and Helen (sic) Molyneux, and the sponsors were John Parker and Elizabeth Jackson. The problem is that there is no further record of this child, and I suspect that he or she was the Jane Molineux (sic) who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Feb 1819, with no age or abode recorded. If either of the original records were written in Latin, it may be that the Latin versions of the names Jane and John were confused. Henry and Alice's next child was Alice, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Nov 1820, with sponsors were John Swarbrick and Elizabeth Pemberton. She was followed by William, who was baptized William Molineux on 30 Mar 1823 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Ann Parker; then Mary Ann, who was baptized Mary Ann Molineux at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Mar 1826, with sponsors Joseph Gradwel and Ann Parker. Mary Ann would have been less than four years old when her father died. Henry MOLYNEUX: Henry Molyneux, a spindle maker, of Friargate, who was born in about 1794, died on Christmas Day 1829 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Dec 1829, aged 35 years. There was no death notice published. Henry's Will: "This is the last Will and Testament of me, Henry Molyneux of Preston in the County of Lancaster, spindle maker, made whilst I am of sound mind, memory and understanding..." Henry first appointed his friends James Dixon, gentleman, and John Abraham, gentleman, both of Preston, to be the Executors and Trustees of his estate. He entrusted them with all of his "messuages, hereditaments and real estate" as well as all monies, goods, chattels and personal estate "whatsoever and wheresoever" - to hold in trust and sell by public auction or private contract all of his real and personal estate, except his house, shop and premises in Friargate, and the household goods, chattels, furniture and stock in trade therein. The Executors were to "stand possessed" of all of the monies raised by the sale of his real and personal estate, including his eight houses in Bridge Lane, two houses in Mount Pleasant near Bridge Lane, four houses in Patten Street, and his "undivided moiety" in a pew adjoining the reading desk in Trinity Church in Preston, Upon Trust, to invest the monies raised in real or government securities and pay the interest (and the rents from any unsold properties) "unto the hands of my dear wife Alice, to and for her own use and benefit, for the maintenance and education of my children until the youngest child attained the age of 21 years." After his youngest child turned 21 the Executors were to give £100 to each of his sons (or the representative of any deceased son who died after reaching the age of 21 years), and £50 to each of his daughters (or the representative of any deceased daughter who died after reaching the age of 21 years), and pay the interest on the balance of his money to his wife Alice "for and during her natural life". After Alice's death the principal money was to be divided between all of his children, share and share alike - except that his daughters were to be given £50 more than his sons. His wife was to be permitted to occupy the messuage, shop and premises in Friargate, including the contents, during her natural life, rent free, "so that she may carry on the trade she now carries on", for the benefit and maintenance of herself and the children. After his wife's death the property in Friargate was to be sold and the money raised made part of his residual estate. The Executors were to pay his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses from his personal estate. Henry Molyneux signed the Will with his mark and seal on 5 Jun 1828, witnessed by R. Beattie, T. Tipping, and John Blackhurst.
"On the ninth day of July in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, this Will of Henry Molyneux late of Preston in the County of Lancaster within the Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Diocese of Chester Spindle Make, who departed this life on the twentyfifth day of December 1829 was proved in common form and John Abraham of Preston in the County of Lancaster one of the Executors therein named was sworn well and faithfully to execute and perform the same and so forth (power being reserved for James Dixon the other Executor in the said Will named and so forth) and that according to the best of the knowledge information and belief of the said John Abraham, the Executor, the whole of the goods, chattels and credits of which the said Testator Henry Molyneux died possessed within the Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Diocese of Chester (exclusive of what the said Testator might have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee for any other person or persons and not beneficially and without deducting any thing on account of the Debts due and owing by and from the said Testator) were under the Value of eight hundred pounds. Before me, Robt. Harris B.D., Surrogate." On the night of the 1841 census Anne (sic) Molyneux, aged 48, was living in Chaddock Street, Preston, with Anne, aged 22; Alice, aged 18; and Mary, aged 15. They were all listed as "Ind." (of independent means), and as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Alice Molyneaux, widow, a landed proprietor, aged 65, was living at 11 Cross Street, Preston with two unmarried daughters, Ann, aged 32; and Mary Ann, aged 21. Alice was listed as born in Ashton and her daughters were born in Preston. By the time of the 1861 census Alice Molyneux, widow, a proprietor of houses, aged 70, was living at 66 Fishergate, Preston with Anne, aged 43; and Mary A, aged 28. In this census they were all listed as born in Preston, and some of the ages are questionable. Mary Ann Molyneaux (sic) married Richard Alban Crombleholme on 8 May 1866 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Lea. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 8th inst., at St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, Lea, by the Rev. Walter Maddocks, assisted by the Rev. W.T. Crombleholme, of St. Anne's, Ashton-under-Lyne, Mr. Richard Alban Crombleholme, son of the late James Crombleholme, Esq., of Preston, to Miss Mary Ann Molyneaux, of Lea, daughter of the late Mr. Henry Molyneaux, of Preston, - No cards." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 May 1866 Alice Molyneaux died at her home in Lea on 2 Oct 1870, and was buried six days later at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Lea, aged 83 years. Her surname was spelled Mollyneux in the burial register.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 2nd inst., at the Briars, Lea, near Preston, Alice, relict of the late Henry Molyneaux, of Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Oct 1870 On the night of the 1871 census Ann Molyneaux, unmarried, aged 50, was living at The Briars, Lea Town, with her unmarried sister Alice, aged 44; her married sister Mary Ann Crombleholme, aged 42, and her brother-in-law Richard Alban Crombleholme, a collector for H.M. Customs, aged 42. Ann and Alice were listed as having no occupation and living on income from houses. Richard Crombleholme was listed as born in Poulton-le-Fylde and the sisters were born in Preston. Note: Henry Molyneux's Will was very long, seven large pages, and complicated. The above information is a simplified version. The original Will is held at the Lancashire Archives in Preston under reference WRW/A/R150/52. |
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Margaret MOON: Margaret Moon, who was born in about 1780, died on 6 Jul 1841 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Her age was not recorded in the burial transcripts, but when her death was registered her age was given as 61 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday week, Mrs. Moon, wife of Mr. Robert Moon, yeoman, Eccleston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Jul 1841. Margaret's Will: "This is the Last Will and Testament of me, Margaret Moon, wife of Robert Moon, Yeoman, of Eccleston near Croston in the County of Lancaster." In her Will dated 27 Aug 1840, Margaret Moon appointed her husband Robert Moon, of Eccleston, and her brother Richard Melling, of Preston, to be her Executors. She directed that £20 of her £40 personal estate was to be used towards the cost of her funeral and probate expenses. The other £20, as well as the rents and profits from her three freehold cottages in Spring Street, Preston, were to be paid to her "present husband", for his own use, for a term of three years after her death. After the three year term the cottages were to be sold, and out of the money raised the Executors were to reimburse themselves for any reasonable expenses. The remainder of the money was to be divided into five equal shares, with one share each being paid to: Her brothers Richard Melling of Preston, John Melling of Penwortham, Thomas Melling of Bamber Bridge, and her sister Ellen Melling of Blackburn, spinster. The fifth share, and the other £20 from her personal estate, was to be paid to Hannah Wane, wife of John Wane, of Eccleston, joiner, the daughter of her husband Robert Moon. If any of her brothers died before receiving his or their share, the money was to go to his or their children. If her sister died before receiving her share that money was to go to Margaret's sister-in-law, Ellen Melling, the widow of her late brother Joseph Melling, of Preston. If Hannah Wane died before receiving her share the money was to go to Robert Moon, for his own use.
Margaret signed the Will with her mark and seal, which was witnessed by James Marsden, Thomas Moon, and Henry Duckworth. The Will was proved to Richard Melling, power being reserved by Robert Moon, and the estate was valued at under £200. Robert Moon was Margaret's second husband. Her first marriage was to Thomas Hagger. Thomas Hagger, bachelor, a cotton manufacturer, aged 21, and Margaret Melling, a spinster, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 29 Jan 1803 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Humphrey Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were James Melling and Mary Caddy. Margaret signed the register with an X. Their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond dated 16 Jan 1803, where Thomas' surname is spelled Haggar. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where Thomas' surname was spelled Haggar and Margaret's was spelled Mellin. Thomas Hagger died young and was buried on 10 Dec 1818 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, age 33 yrs. Seven years after her husband's death, Margaret (Melling) Hagger married again. Robert Moon, a widower, aged 39, a saddler, of Chorley, and Margaret Hagger, a widow, aged 39, of Preston, were married on 13 Jun 1824 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Anthony Hammond, and the witnesses were John Rigby, Thomas Ince and Helen Sharrock. Margaret signed the register with an X. Their ages and Robert's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond dated 2 Jun 1824. Robert Moon's first marriage had been to Ann Walton. Robert Moon, bachelor, a saddler, of Chorley, and Ann Walton, a spinster, of Leyland, were married on 23 Nov 1815 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married, by licence, by James Cooper, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Walton and John Blackburn. Robert and Ann had two children during their brief marriage, both baptized at St Laurence's Parish Church in Chorley. In each instance their father was described as a saddler, of Chorley. Hannah Moon was baptized 28 Nov 1817; and her brother Henry was baptized on 23 May 1819 - after the death of his mother. Ann Moon, of Chorley, was buried on 5 May 1819 in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Eccleston, aged 33 years. Robert and Ann's daughter Hannah, aged 20, a spinster, of Eccleston, and John Wane, a bachelor, of full age, a carpenter, of Eccleston, were married on 16 Jul 1838 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Eccleston. They were married by Thomas Marshall, Curate, and the witnesses were Mary Wood, George Kirkby and Roger Wilding. John was described as the son of James Wane, a yeoman, and Hannah was described as the daughter of Robert Moon, a yeoman. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday last, at the Parish Church, Eccleston, by the Rev. T. Marshall, curate, Mr. John Wane to Miss Hannah Moon." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Jul 1838 John and Hannah's first child was James, who was baptized at St Mary the Virgin Church in Eccleston on 7 Jul 1839, and on the night of the 1841 census Robert Moon, a saddler, aged c. 55, was living at Horse Stone House in Eccleston with Margaret, aged c. 60. Staying with them was Robert's married daughter Hannah Wane, aged 23, and her son James, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Hannah's husband was not at home on the night of the census. Margaret (Melling) Hagger-Moon died exactly one month after the census was taken. After Margaret's death Robert remarried, for at least the third time. Robert Moon, a widower, of full age, a yeoman, of Eccleston, and Margaret Christopher, a spinster, of full age, a servant, were married on 13 Aug 1842 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Eccleston. They were married by Thomas Marshall, and the witnesses were James and Catherine Marsden. Robert's father's name was illegible in the marriage register but appears to have been Henry Moon, and Margaret's father was Robert Christopher, a farmer. Margaret signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1851 census Robert Moon, a farmer of 32 acres employing one outdoor labourer, aged 66, was still living at Horse Stone House, Parr Lane, Eccleston with his wife Margaret, aged 55. Staying with them was a servant, Harriet Lyon, a house servant, aged 11; and a visitor, Robert Christopher, aged 2. Robert was listed as born in Leyland, Margaret was born in Bispham, their servant was born in Lathom, and the visitor was born in Mawdesley. On the night of the 1861 census Robert Moon, a retired farmer, aged 75, was living in Parr Lane, Eccleston with Margaret, aged 67, and a granddaughter, Ann Christopher, a scholar, aged 14. Margaret (Christopher) Moon died the following year. Margaret Moon, of Eccleston, was buried on 10 Apr 1862 in the churchyard at St Michael and All Angels Parish Church in Croston, aged 68 years. Her husband survived her by five years. Robert Moon, of Eccleston, died on 18 June 1867 and buried three days later in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Church in Eccleston, aged 82 years. Monument Inscription: "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, In remembrance of the Late Robert Moon, of Eccleston, who died June 18th 1867, aged 82 years. Also Hannah, daughter of the above, who died July 18th 1899, aged 82 years." Probate Notice: "MOON Robert. 1 August (1867). The Will of Robert Moon late of Eccleston in the County of Lancaster Yeoman deceased who died 18 June 1867 at Eccleston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oaths of John Moon of Eccleston aforesaid Overseer of the Poor and James Wane of Eccleston aforesaid Joiner the Executors. Effects under £1,500." Note: Margaret (Melling) Moon was almost certainly the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Sharrock) Melling. |
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The Family of Catherine (CUTLER) MOORE: Catherine Cutler was born on 31 Aug 1799 and was baptized the same day at St Mary's Catholic Church in Euxton. Her parents, Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Boardman) Cutler, who were married on 15 Feb 1784 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland, baptized eight children at St Mary's Church, with Catherine being their youngest. Perhaps due to being pregnant, Catherine married for the first time at the young age of 18 years. Thomas Moor (sic), bachelor, a weaver, and Catherine Cuttler (sic), a spinster, both of the Parish of Leyland, were married on 3 May 1818 at St Andrew's Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by James Cooper, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Fearson (?) and Thomas Plaskett. Thomas and Catherine both signed the marriage register with an X. The surname of the first witness was illegible. Thomas and Catherine's first child was born the day after they married. Joseph Moore was born on 4 May 1818 and was baptized the next day at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Euxton, with sponsors John and Ann Higginson. Thomas and Catherine's second known child was Bartholomew, who was baptized on 31 Aug 1821 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. His father was listed as a weaver. It is not known why they baptized their second son in a Church of England church, unless Thomas and Catherine were of different faiths. When their son Joseph died it was noted in the burial register that he was a Roman Catholic. Joseph Moor (sic), of Whittle, was buried on Christmas Day 1826 in the churchyard at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland, aged 8 years. His father may have been the man who had been buried in the same churchyard nine weeks earlier. Thomas Moor (sic), of Whittle, was buried on 22 Oct 1826, aged 30 years. He was not described as a Catholic. Whether the Thomas Moor buried in 1826 was Catherine's husband or not, we know that she was a widow by 1828 when her next known child was born. Joseph MOORE: Joseph Moore was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Oct 1828. He was the son of Catherine Moore, and his father was recorded as Robert Sumner. The sponsors were John Holding and Elizabeth Harrison. He lived a little more than 19 months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 May 1830, where his age was recorded as "infant" and his abode was Dock Street. Catherine's next child was Elizabeth, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Jan 1833. She was the daughter of Catherine Moore and her father was recorded as Thomas Dewhurst. The sponsors were John Taylor and Esther Moss. Elizabeth was followed by Ann, who was born on 21 Jan 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later. She was the daughter of Catherine Moore and, like her sister, her father was recorded as Thomas Dewhurst. The sponsors were William Gradwell and Alice Harrison. Ann's sponsors, William Gradwell and Alice Harrison, were married almost exactly one year after Ann Moore's birth, and two of their children were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Three years after the birth of her youngest daughter, Catherine lost her older son. Bartholomew MOORE: Bartholomew Moor (sic), of Marsh Lane, a worker in a linen mill, died of asthma on 15 Apr 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 17 years. His death was registered by Alice Gradwell, who may have been the Alice (Harrison) Gradwell who was a sponsor to Bartholomew's half-sister's baptism three years earlier. On the night of the 1841 census Catherine Moore, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40, was living in Albert Street, Preston with two children, Elizabeth, aged 8; and Ann, aged 5. They were living, presumably as lodgers, in the home of Thomas and Jane Jackson. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Catherine married for the second time four years later. Robert Pearson, a bachelor, aged 39, a weaver, of Walton Street, the son of Robert and Mary Pearson of Brunswick Place, and Catherine Moore, a widow, aged 42, a weaver, of Walton Street, the daughter of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Cutler, of Manchester, were married on 22 Jun 1845 at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by Thomas Cookson, and the witnesses were Ellis Ward and Margaret Bolton, both of Paradise Street. It was noted that Robert's father and Catherine's mother were deceased. On the night of the 1851 census John Cutler, an unmarried tailor, aged 44, was living at 5 Patten Street, Preston. Living with him, as lodgers, were Robert Pearson, a hand loom weaver, aged 46, his wife Catherine, aged 47, and her two daughters, Elizabeth Moor, a teamster (seamstress?), aged 18; Anne Moor, a frame tenter in a cotton mill, aged 15; and Catherine's two grandsons, Thomas Moor, a scholar, aged 4; and Alfred Moor, aged 3 weeks. Also living with them were two other lodgers, Joseph Eastham, a hand loom weaver, aged 38; and his wife Nancy, a hand loom weaver, aged 34; and a servant, Margaret Hall, a married house servant, aged 47. John Cutler and Catherine Pearson were listed as born in Uxton (Euxton), Robert Pearson was born in Longton, Thomas Moore was born in Manchester, Joseph Eastman was born in Ribchester, Nancy Eastham was born in Harwood, the servant was born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. John Cutler and Elizabeth Moore were married in Preston ten years later. I can find no further record of Robert and Catherine Pearson after 1851. Note: When Catherine married Robert Pearson her age was recorded as 42 when she would have actually been 45. At the time of the 1851 census her age was recorded as 46, but she would have actually been 51. |
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The Family of Robert and Margaret MOORE: Robert Moore, a bachelor, and Margaret Cuerden, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 16 Sep 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Cuerden and Dorothy Moore. Both ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Robert and Margaret settled in Ashton, near Preston, and baptized three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Joseph More (sic), who was baptized on 1 Jun 1834, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Cuerdon. He was followed by James, who was born on 16 Sep 1835 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors James and Mary Cuerdon. Margaret's maiden name was spelled Cuerdon in the baptism transcript. Their third and last child was Mary, who was born on 17 Aug 1837 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors James and Dorothy Moore. Two months after Mary's birth Robert and Margaret lost their oldest child. Joseph MOORE: Joseph Moore, of Ashton, who was born in 1834, died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Oct 1837, aged 3 years. His mother died less than a year later. Margaret MOORE: Margaret (Cuerden) Moore, a cordwainer, of Ashton, who was born in about 1812, died in Ashton on 11 Aug 1838 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 26 years. Her husband Robert registered her death. I cannot find Robert or his surviving children in the 1841 census but by the time of the 1851 census he was living with his late wife's sister. Elizabeth Cuerden, an unmarried washer women, aged 49, was living at 2 Pilkington Cottages in Lea, near Ashton. Living with her was her widowed brother-in-law, Robert Moor (sic), a shoemaker, aged 45, and her niece Mary Moor, a washer, aged 13. Robert was listed as born in Kirkham and Elizabeth and Mary were born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census Betty Cuerden, a laundress, aged 58, was living in Greaves Town, Lea with her niece Mary Moore, a laundress, aged 23, and Robert Moore, listed as a lodger, a gardener's labourer, aged 54. In this census Elizabeth and Mary are listed as born in Ashton upon Ribble and Robert was listed as born in Singleton. Robert was remarried the following year. Robert Moore and Julia Harrison were married in the Preston area in 1862, probably at the Preston Register Office, and on the night of the 1871 census Robert Moore, a gardener to C.J. Stoner, aged 61, was living in the gatehouse to Anderton Hall in Anderton, Adlington, with his wife Julia, aged 50. Robert was listed as born in Singleton and Julia was born in Ireland. Anderton Hall was the home of C.J. Stoner, Esq. Julia (Harrison) Moore died three years later. The death of Julia Moore was registered in the Adlington sub-district of Chorley in the third quarter of 1874, aged 56 years. There was no death notice published and I have not found her burial location. At the time of the 1881 census Robert Moore, widower, a shoemaker, aged 75, was living alone in Babylon Lane, Adlington. His birthplace was recorded as Singleton. I believe he died three years later. The death of Robert Moore was registered in the Broughton sub-district of Preston in the second quarter of 1884, aged 82 years, but he was not buried in Preston Cemetery, and I can find no record of his burial elsewhere. There was no death notice published and he did not leave a Will. |
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Charles MOORHOUSE: Charles Moorhouse, who was born in about 1802, died on 9 Jun 1839 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 36 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Mr. Charles Moorhouse, Ribbleton, aged 36." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Jun 1839 Charles Moorhouse, a bachelor, and Ellen Whittle, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 4 Feb 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Whittle and Ellen Carr. The bride, groom and Ellen Carr signed the marriage register with an X. Charles and Ellen had just one child, Joseph Moorhouse, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 May 1833, with sponsors Richard Whittle and Helen Carr. After her husband's death Ellen and Joseph went to stay with her widowed mother Mary, and on the night of the 1841 census Mary Whittle, a farmer, aged 78, was living in Ribbleton Row, Ribbleton with Thomas Whittle, aged 38. Staying with them was Ellen Moorhouse, a female servant, aged 48; and Joseph Moorhouse, aged 8. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary Whittle died three years later. After Mary Whittle's death her son Thomas took over the family farm in Ribbleton, and at the time of the 1851 census Thomas Whittle, an unmarried farmer of 31 acres, aged 49, was living in Ribbleton Row, Ribbleton with his widowed sister Ellen Moorhouse, a housekeeper, aged 59, his nephew Joseph Moorhouse, employed on the farm, aged 17; and his niece Mary Coup, an unmarried house servant, aged 31. Also staying with them was a visitor, John Thompson, aged 6. With the exception of Mary Coup, who was born in Bootle, they were all listed as born in Ribbleton. John Thompson was originally entered as a nephew, but this was crossed out and changed to visitor. Charles and Ellen's son Joseph Moorhouse married Elizabeth Baxendale at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 14 Jun 1859. They were married by Richard Carr, and the witnesses were John Worthington and Mary Coupe. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at St. Ignatius's Church, Mr. Joseph Moorhouse, of Ribbleton, to Miss Elizabeth Baxendale, of Fulwood." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Jun 1859 On the night of the 1861 census Thomas Whittle, a farmer of 25 acres, aged 60, was living in Ribbleton Common, Ribbleton with his widowed sister Ellen, a housekeeper, aged 70. The census taker didn't record Ellen's surname, which makes it appear that she was Ellen Whittle. Ellen's son Joseph Moorhouse, a plasterer, aged 27 and his wife Elizabeth, aged 27, were living a short distance away with their two children, Mary Ellen Baxendale Moorhouse, aged 3; and Ann Moorhouse, aged 1. Joseph was listed as born in Ribbleton, Elizabeth was born in Hambleton, Mary Ellen was born in Fulwood, and Ann was born in Ribbleton. Ellen Moorhead (sic), of Ribbleton, was buried on 22 Mar 1869 in a public grave, H-423, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 75 years. Charles and Ellen's only child, Joseph Moorhouse, of 104 Ribbleton Lane, was buried on 19 Jan 1874 in a public grave, N-437, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 39 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Joseph Moorhouse, Ribbleton-lane, 34;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Jan 1874 Note 1: The burial entry for Ellen Moorhouse was very difficult to read but appears to have her surname as Moorhead instead of Moorhouse, and her age as 75 instead of 79. When her death was registered her name was spelled Moorhouse and her age was recorded as 79 years. There was no death of an Ellen Moorhead, of any age, registered in Lancashire in 1869. Note 2: Ellen Whittle was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Whittle. |
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The Family of Paul and Jane MORCELLA: Paul Morcella and Jane Wilson were married on 11 Feb 1833 in Kendal, Westmoreland. After marrying in Kendal they settled in Preston, where they baptized eleven children, beginning with Mary Ann Marcela (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Feb 1834, with sponsors John Delabella and Helen Smyth. Their second child did not survive infancy. Paul MORCELLA Jr: Paul Marcelli (sic) was born on 9 Nov 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Vincent Justin and Mary McKirnin. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Dec 1835, aged 5 weeks. His abode was recorded as 162 Friargate. Paul and Jane's third child was Stephen Marcella (sic), who was born on 11 Jan 1838 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church three days later, with sponsors Thomas Owen and Anna Dellabella. When his birth was registered his surname was spelled Morcela.
About a year and a half after Stephen's birth Paul and Jane lost their eldest child. Mary Ann MORCELLA: Mary Ann Morcella, who was born in 1834, died on 17 Jun 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 5 years. Her abode was recorded as Fox Street. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, after a severe illness, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. Paul Marsella (sic), image maker, Fox-street, aged 5 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Jun 1839 Paul and Jane's fourth child, Janet Marcella (sic), was born on 19 May 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Charles Reileni and Helen Rogerson. When her birth was registered her first name was recorded as Toneta. On the night of the 1841 census Paul Marcella (sic), a figure maker, aged 34, was living in Fox Street, Preston with Jane, aged 27, and two children, Stephen, aged 3; and Tonetta, aged 1. Living with them was a female servant, Elizabeth Willesee (?), aged 19. Jane and the servant were born outside of the county, the children were born in the county, and Paul's place of birth was abbreviated "F", which meant "Foreign Parts", in this case, Italy. Paul and Jane's fifth child was Joseph Marsella (sic), who was born on 15 Feb 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors John and Ann Dellabella. He was followed by a second child they called Mary Ann (Marcelli), who was born on 23 May 1845 and was baptized three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Ann Raby; then Theresa, who was born on 22 Apr 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Werden. Theresa was followed by two children that did not survive. Jane Elizabeth MORCELLA: Jane Elizabeth Marcella (sic) was born on 1 Apr 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Robert and John (Jane?) Ellis. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Sep 1849, aged 5 months. Ann MORCELLA: Ann Morcella, of Lune Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Feb 1851, where her age was recorded as 10 months. However, if she was 10 months old in February of 1851 she would have been born in about March or April of 1850. As her birth was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1851, I suspect that the age given was incorrect or mis-transcribed. Her birth appears to have been registered in late January or early February, and it is likely that she was 10 minutes old when she died, which might explain why I can find no record of her baptism. If she only lived a few minutes, she may have been baptized privately at the bedside. At the time of the 1851 census Paul Morcella, a figure maker, aged 44, was living at 35 Lune Street, Preston with his wife Jane, aged 37, and five children, Stephen, a scholar, aged 13; Loretta (Toneta), a scholar, aged 10; Joseph, a scholar, aged 8; Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 5; and Teresa, age 3½. Living with them was a servant, Ellen Wilson, a house servant, aged 14. Paul was listed as born in Italy, Stephen was incorrectly listed as born in Witherslack, Westmorland, and the younger children were born in Preston. Jane's birthplace was not recorded, but should have been Witherslack, Westmorland. Paul and Jane's tenth child was Silvester, who was born on 4 Apr 1852 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Edmund Parkinson and Jane Ellis. He was followed by another son they called Paul, who was born on 9 Jan 1856 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Christopher Tate and Jane Johnson. Their surname was spelled Marcella in the baptism transcripts and when his birth was registered. The 1854 History and Directory of Mid Lancashire, under Preston, lists Paul Morcella, a plaster figure maker, living at 35 Lune Street, and on the night of the 1861 census Paul Morcello (sic), an ornamental modeler, aged 54, was still living at 35 Lune Street with Jane, aged 47, and six children, Tognieta (sic), aged 20; Joseph, a figure modeler, aged 18; Mary A, aged 15; Teresa, a scholar, aged 13; Silvester, a scholar, aged 9; and Paul, a scholar, aged 5. Paul Sr was listed as born in Italy, Jane was born in Witherslack, Westmorland, and their children were born in Preston. Sometime after 1861 Paul Morcella took over running the Golden Ball pub at 4 New Street, Preston and the 1868 electoral rolls for the Trinity Ward of Preston list "Morcella Paul, 4 New st" and "Morcella Joseph, 270 North rd". Paul Morcella Sr died the following year. Paul Marcella (sic), of 4 New Street, was accidentally killed on 26 Aug 1869, and was buried two days later in a private grave, A-172, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. His was the first interment, buried 21 feet deep. Newspaper Report: "A PRESTON LANDLORD KILLED BY A CONVEYANCE. An accident occurred on Monday which has ended fatally to Mr. Paul Morcella, landlord of the Golden Ball, New-street. It appears that he was proceeding along with his son to Fernyhalgh Chapel, for the purpose of having him examined before going to college. On entering Fernyhalgh, they observed a conveyance coming behind at a rapid rate. They were at that time walking in the middle of the road, and at once went to the hedge side, when in a few minutes the shafts of the conveyance struck Mr. Morcella on the ribs, knocking him down and running over his chest. He was at once picked up and conveyed to the residence of Mr. James Thornton, spirit merchant, of this town, from which he was taken home. Drs. Smith and Haldan attended him to the time of his death, which took place on Thursday. The conveyance belonged to Mr. Hubberstey, farmer, Haighton, and was driven by James and John Hubberstey. Mr. Morcella formerly belonged to Lucca, near Florence, in North Italy, and was a well known artist and modeller, living for some time in Lune-street. He has been in Preston for 40 years, and was 64 years of age. His death is lamented by a large circle of friends. The inquest will be held at two o’clock this afternoon." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Aug 1869 Inquest Report: "THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO MR. MORCELLA. - on Saturday afternoon, an inquest was held at the police station, before Mr. M. Myers, on the body of Mr. Paul Morcella, landlord of the Golden Ball, New-street, whose death occurred on the previous Thursday. Mr. J. Catterall appeared on behalf of the family of the deceased, and Mr. Blackhurst was present for James and Robert Hubbersty, who were in the shandray which ran over the deceased. The first witness was Paul Morcella, who said: I live in Preston, and am 13 years of age. The deceased was my father. He was 64 years of age. He died on Thursday morning last. I was with him on Thursday week. He was run over near Ladywell-bridge, in the Township of Broughton. My father and I were going to Fernyhalgh, and when near Ladywell-bridge, noticed shandray about 40 or 50 yards off. It was coming behind us, and when we got to the other side of the bridge the shandray was near a stile. He could see them, and if they had been looking out the drivers could have seen us. It was coming very swift - at a gallop. When the shandray was near upon us, I said “Father, mind,” and I ran to a gateway to get out of the road. When I turned round my father was lying down with his head in the hedge, and the shandray was stopped. It had by this time got round the corner and was facing me. It was the hedge to the left hand that my father's head was lying near. The road is very narrow at this point - just sufficient for a conveyance. I think the road was level there. There is, however, a turn in the road before we get to the bridge. We had only got 10 or 11 yards beyond the bridge when the accident happened. There is no footpath there, and we were on the road at the time and not on the grass. - By a juror: there was no grass with the exception of a small slip behind the hedge, and we could not walk there without tearing our clothes. - By the Coroner: I don't know whether there was room for my father to stand on one side so as to allow the conveyance to pass. I went to the place where my father had been thrown down, with the constable. There were two men in the conveyance - Robert and James Hubbersty. I did not hear them call out before they got up to us. We met a boy on this side of the bridge before my father was knocked down. He had come over the bridge, and was coming to Preston. – By Mr. Blackhurst: There is a turn in the road when we get across the bridge. I do not think it would be possible for Hubbersty to see my father and me until he was just upon us. I think there is room at the place where the carriage came upon us for a person to pass by. – By Jurors: they could see us a little before we got to the bridge. When I saw them they were upon us, and I ran to get out of the way. My father said nothing when I spoke to him. Dr. Haldan said that he was sent for on Thursday week to see the deceased: but being away, Dr. Smith went in his stead. He (Dr. Haldan) did not see the deceased till next day. Deceased complained of great pain on the right side. Continued to attend him till he died. Deceased was not able to lie in bed. He had made a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased. Found the right lung very much collapsed, with laceration in it, and there was a very large quantity of blood in the right cavity of the thorax. There was a fracture of five ribs. This was quite sufficient to cause death. John Clarkson, a boy living in Fulwood, said that on Thursday morning week he was near Ladywell-bridge, when the deceased was run over. He passed them near the bridge. Did not see the conveyance before he passed them, but noticed it as soon as he got by them. It was a shandray, and was driven by Robert Hubbersty. The horse was galloping. When he first saw the shandray it would be about 150 yards from the bridge, and it passed him when he was about 40 yards from it. The horse stopped in a minute or two after it had passed him, and thinking something was the matter he ran back to it. He heard no one calling out after the conveyance passed him. When he returned he saw the deceased lying in the hedge, about five or six yards from the bridge. The road is very narrow at that part. He could see the conveyance when it was standing from the place where he heard it stop. – By Mr. Blackhurst: The shandray wheel was about half a yard from the hedge side where deceased was lying. On the other side, and at the bridge, there was the scar of a cart wheel. A colt was in the shandray. The horse did not seem to be running away. Did not see it shy off the road at all. There was a turn in the road immediately after getting over the bridge. It would not be possible for a driver to see a person on the left side after passing the bridge more than 6 or 7 yards off. – By Mr. Catterall: The conveyance was four or five yards from where the man was lying when he got to it. – By the Coroner: The driver did not seem as if he had had anything to drink. Margaret Wells, of Preston, said she was in a house near the bridge at the time of the accident. She first saw the conveyance about 200 yards before it got to the bridge. The horse was going at a brisk speed. When the conveyance had got to about the bridge, she heard James Hubbersty call out “Robert, mind what thou art doing.” In about five minutes afterwards she heard the boy scream, and went out of the house to see what was the matter. She had previously been watching the conveyance out of a window. On getting to the spot Robert Hubbersty appeared to be quite sober. There was about a quarter of a yard of grass between the hedge and the place where the wheel passed, on one side, and about three quarters on the other. The Hubberstys lived in the neighbourhood, and travelled on the road every day. – By Mr. Catterall: Had heard that Robt. Hubbersty had had some drink that morning. – By the Coroner: But he was capable of driving. Mr. Blackhurst then briefly addressed the jury. The evidence did not at all show that Hubbersty was incapable of managing the horse, which was a young one. He had only had two glasses of ale. As soon as he saw the deceased he tried to pull up. The horse was going fast because it had shied at something. Deceased might be deaf for he did not appear to notice what his son said. Hubbersty was sorry for what had occurred; and he (Mr Blackhurst) thought the jury would return a verdict of “accidental death.” The Coroner next summed up. He said the real question was whether Hubbersty was driving the horse furiously, and at such a rate that he could not possibly stop it. The jury would also have to consider whether the deceased contributed to his death by not going in such a way as to avoid an occurrence of this kind. Supposing he was in a part of the road where he could not get out of harm's reach of a conveyance, and contributed towards his own death, why then Hubbersty would’not be answerable. They must recollect that the deceased, when found, was in the hedge side, as if trying to get out of the way. In addition they would have to consider the state of Hubbersty, the driver. Two witnesses had stated that he was sober, and he thought they might fairly take it for granted that he was not in a state of intoxication. The jury returned a verdict of “Accidental death,” and asked the Coroner to caution Robert Hubbersty. – The Coroner told Hubbersty that he had better be more careful in driving." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Sep 1869 Probate Notice: "MORCELLA Paul. 7 October (1869). The Will of Paul Morcella late of Preston in the County of Lancaster licensed victualler deceased who died 26 August 1869 at Preston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oath of Jane Morcella of Preston aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £100." On the night of the 1871 census Jane Morcella, widow, a licenced victualler, aged 57, was living at the Golden Ball pub, 4 New Street, Preston with her son Paul, a scholar, aged 15; her married daughter Mary Ann Wright, a licenced victualler's assistant, aged 25; her son-in-law Joseph Edward Wright, a licenced victualler's assistant, aged 26; and a granddaughter, Emily Henshall, a scholar, aged 6. Jane was listed as born in Weether Slack (Witherslack), Westmorland; Joseph Wright was born in Philleigh, Cornwall; Emily Henshall was born in Pendleton; and Paul and Mary Ann were born in Preston. Joseph Edward Wright and Mary Ann Morcella were married in Preston in 1870. Jane's granddaughter Emily Henshall (sic) was the daughter of Togneta Morcella and her husband George Henshaw, who were married in Preston in 1866. In 1879, after ten years of widowhood, Jane (Wilson) Morcella married William Naylor, and moved to Walton-le-Dale. At the time of the 1881 census William Naylor, an ex publican, aged 61, was living in Meaney Gate, Bamber Bridge, with his wife Jane, a housekeeper, aged 67. William was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, and Jane was born in Witherslack, Westmorland. Jane (Wilson) Morcella-Naylor died eight years later. Jane Naylor, of Brownedge, was buried on 4 Mar 1889 in the private family grave, A-172, aged 75 years. Hers was the fifth interment, buried 14 feet deep. Note 1: This family's surname was spelled in a variety of ways in the various records but the correct spelling is Morcella Note 2: Jane Morcella purchased grave A-172 upon the death of her first husband, Paul Morcella, in 1869. There were apparently a total of ten burials in the grave. The second interment was of their granddaughter Antonetta, of 19 Elizabeth Street, who was buried on 29 Nov 1869, aged 1 year. Her surname was spelled Marcello in the burial register, and when her birth was registered her name was recorded as Antognieta Marcello. The third interment was their grandson Paolo Vincent Brown, of 19 Elizabeth Street, who was buried on 31 Jul 1872, aged 6 months, and buried 17 feet deep. When his birth was registered his name was recorded as Paulo Wright, with his mother's maiden name recorded as Morcella. The fourth interment was another grandchild, William George Wright, of 19 Elizabeth Street North, who was buried on 1 Aug 1873, aged 7 months, buried 16 feet deep. The sixth interment was of their son Sylvester Morcella, of the Arkwright Arms pub, in Stoneygate, who was buried on 10 Jan 1893, aged 41 years. He was buried 12 feet deep. The ninth interment was that of Paul Morcella Jr, of 152 Deepdale Road, who was buried on 8 Feb 1923, aged 67 years. He was buried 6 feet deep. The details of the seventh, eighth and tenth burials are illegible in the grave register. |
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John MORGAN: John Morgan, who was born in about 1766, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Dec 1820, aged 54 years. There was no death notice published. John Morgan, a sailor, and Ann Charnock, a spinster, both of Lancaster, were married on 15 Sep 1801 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married, by licence, by J. Thomas, Curate, and the witnesses were Hugh O'Neal and Grace Fisher. According to the Marriage Bond, dated 15 Sep 1801, John and Ann were both 25 years old, but their true ages may have been 35 and 32 respectively. Sometime after marrying in Lancaster John and Ann moved to Preston, and it is likely that their two daughters were born there. However, both girls were born during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's register, 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, so there is no record of their baptisms. Their daughter Ann was born in about 1806 and Rosella was born in about 1809. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John and Ann Morgan living in Singleton Row with two children, Ann, aged 4; and Rosella, aged 1. They were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census, and may have been living outside the boundaries of St Wilfrid's parish at the time. Their daughter Ann was married in Walton-le-Dale five years later. Robert Jenkinson, a bachelor, and Ann Morgan, a spinster, both of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 3 Apr 1825 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by Edmond Stregfellow Radcliffe, Curate, and the witnesses were Francis and Agnes Mitcalf. Robert's surname was spelled Jinkinson in the marriage register. Robert and Ann baptized eleven children at St John's Parish Church in Preston, some of whom did not survive infancy. John and Ann's younger daughter was married in Preston six years after her sister. John Andrews, a widower, and Rosilla (sic) Morgan, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 11 Jul 1831 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Jenkinson and Isabella Yates. John and Rosella baptized nine children at St John's Church, but only three apparently survived infancy. None of their deceased children were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Some years after John Morgan's death his widow moved in with her married daughter, and on the night of the 1841 census Robert Jenkinson, a journeyman mechanic, aged c. 35, was living in Canal Street, Preston with Ann, a retail brewer, aged c. 35, and five children, James, a journeyman mechanic, aged c. 15; Elizabeth, aged 13; Ann, aged 9, Agnes, aged 5; and Mary, aged 3. Living with them was Ann's widowed mother Ann Morgan, aged 70. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Robert Jenkinson, a mechanic, aged 47, was living at 15 Edward Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 45, and six children, Elizabeth, a servant, aged 22; Ann, a winder, aged 19; Agnes, a winder, aged 16; Mary, an errand girl, aged 14; Robert, aged 9; and John, aged 4. Living with them was his widowed mother-in-law, Ann Morgan, a shop keeper, aged 82. Robert Sr was listed as born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, Ann Morgan was born in Lancaster, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Ann (Charnock) Morgan died three years later. Ann Morgan, of Adelphi Street, who was born in about 1769, was buried on 26 Apr 1854 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, Preston, aged 84 years. There was no death notice published. Note: The spelling of Rosella's name varied from one record to another, and the correct spelling is unknown. |
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The Family of Robert and Alice MORLEY: Robert Morley and Alice Oddy, both of Preston, were married on 17 Jan 1802 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were William Haigh and William Hodgkinson. Alice signed the marriage register with an X. Robert and Alice were married one year before the gap appears in St Wilfrid's records, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know what children they may have baptized in the chapel during that period. We know from later records that they had Miles in about 1803, Mary in about 1805, James in about 1807, and Betty in about 1810. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Robert Morely (sic), aged 29, living in Duke Street with Alice, aged 29, and two children, Mary, aged 5; and Betty, aged 3. Their sons Miles and James were either away when the census was taken or were inadvertently omitted. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was John, who was baptized on 17 Jan 1813, with sponsors William Winstanley and Margaret Waring. He appears to have died in infancy and may have been the John Morely (sic) who was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 24 Feb 1815, aged 2 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). Their sixth known child was Robert, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Dec 1815, with sponsors George and Margaret Waring. They then had two children that I believe died in infancy. Alise MORRILLY: The Alise Morrilly who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Jan 1819 may have been the Alice Morley who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Sep 1818. She was the daughter of Robert and Alice Morley, and the sponsors were James and Mary Morley. William MORLEY: William Morley was baptized on 19 Dec 1819. He was the son of Robert and Alice Morley, and the sponsors were James and Mary Morley. He may have been the infant William Morley who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Apr 1820. These children were not listed with their family in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston. The 1820 Catholic census lists Robert and Alice Marley (sic) living at 8 Duke Street with five children, Miles, aged 17; Mary, aged 15; James, aged 13; Betty, aged 10; and Robert, aged 4. Robert and Alice's ninth known child was born two years later. Peter MORLEY: Peter Morley was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Sep 1822, with sponsors James and Mary Morley. He died in infancy and may have been the Peter Morley who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Jul 1823. His age was recorded as 11 years but, if my suspicions are correct, he was actually closer to 11 months old. Robert and Alice's tenth and last known child was Alice, who was born in about 1825 but I can find no record of her baptism. Robert Morley, the son of Robert and Alice Morley, of Preston, and Elizabeth Holden, the daughter of Richard and Ann Holden, of Preston, were married on 26 Oct 1840 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by William Lomax, and the witnesses were William and Mary Slater.
Robert and Elizabeth's first child was Miles, who was born on 2 Mar 1841 and was baptized five days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors William and Mary Slater, and on the night of the 1841 census Robert Morley, a weaver of cotton, aged c. 55, was living in Aughton Street, Preston with Alice, aged c. 55, and their youngest daughter Alice Jr, a weaver of cotton, aged 16. Living with them was Robert Morley Jr, a plasterer, aged c. 25, Betty Morley, a weaver of cotton, aged 21, and Miles Morley, aged 3 months. Also staying with them was Ann Todd, a tenter, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their daughter Alice was married four years later. Robert Brown, the son of Ignatius and Alice Brown, and Alice Morley, the daughter of Robert and Alice Morley, were married on 28 Jul 1845 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by William Knight, and the witnesses were Thomas and Ellen Sutton. Robert and Alice (Oddy) Morley both died five years later. Alice Morley, of Aughton Street, was buried on 27 Jan 1850 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 68 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last,...Alice Morley, Aughton-street, aged 68; - all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Jan 1850 Robert Morley, of Aughton Street, was buried in the same churchyard on 22 Sep 1850, aged 68 years. There was no death notice published. |
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The Family of James and Mary MORLEY: James Morley and Mary Corney, both of Lytham, were married on 26 Nov 1781 at St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham. They were married after Banns by John Gibson, Minister, and the witnesses were Sarah Fell and John Jackson. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. James and Mary had been married the previous day in a Catholic ceremony at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, where the witnesses were John Whiteside and Clementina Bonney. James and Mary settled initially in Lytham, and baptized their first three children at St Peter's Catholic Church in the town. Alice Morley was baptized on 9 Mar 1784, with sponsors Thomas Duckworth and Elizabeth Fisher. She was followed by John, who was baptized on 21 May 1786, with sponsors Ralph Sharrock and Elizabeth Gillet; then Jane, who was baptized on 20 Jul 1788, with sponsors James Snape and Ann Wilding. Sometime after Jane's birth the family moved to Preston, where they baptized another five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. James and Mary Moreley (sic) were baptized on 9 Mar 1792. James' sponsors were Thomas Bonny and Catherine May, and Mary's were John Beans and Elizabeth Walton. They were followed by Margaret Morily (sic), who was baptized on 15 Jan 1797, with sponsors Edward Collison and Mary Cuzzle; then William Moreley (sic), who was baptized on 18 Nov 1798, with sponsors William Cliff and Jane Melling; and Ann Moreley (sic), who was baptized on 22 Aug 1802, with sponsors William Clarkson and Margaret Melling. Her parents' names were recorded as James and Ann in the baptism transcripts. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John and Mary Morley living in Duke Street with Jane, aged 20; James, aged 18; Betty, aged 14; Peggy, aged 12; William, aged 10; and Nancy, aged 10. The parents' ages were not recorded and the ages of some of the children are off by a year or two. James and Mary's daughter Jane was married five years later. John Fairclough and Mary Morely (sic), both of Preston, were married on 28 Jan 1815 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Margaret Fox and George Riley. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. James and Mary's son, William Morley, a cotton spinner, and Mary Atkinson, a spinster, both of the Parish of Samlesbury, were married on 8 Sep 1817 at St Leonard the Less Parish Church in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by James Barnes, and the witnesses were Simeon Layland and John Valentine. William and Mary both signed the marriage register with an X. Their first child was Mary, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Dec 1818, with sponsors Robert and Mary Morley. James and Mary's unmarried daughter Margaret "Peggy" Morley had a daughter Ann, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel 30 May 1819, with sponsors William and Mary Morley, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston they were all living together. James and Mary Morley were living at 22 Duke Street with Betty, aged 24; Peggy, aged 22; William, aged 20; Mary, aged 19; Nancy, aged 18; Mary, aged 2; and Nancy, aged 1. James Morley may have died shortly after the census was complied. James MORLEY: We know that James Morley died before his wife Mary, and he may have been the James Morley who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Feb 1820, with no age or abode recorded. There was no death notice published, so we cannot be sure that this is the right person, but I can find no other burial record for him. William and Mary's daughter died the following year. Mary MORLEY (1): Mary Morley, who was born in 1818, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Feb 1821, aged 2 years. William and Mary baptized one more child at St Wilfrid's Chapel, Elizabeth, who was baptized on 9 Mar 1823, with sponsors John and Margaret Morley. I believe that William died six years later. William MORLEY (1): William Morley, who was born in Preston in 1798 appears to have been the man buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery under the name William Morland, of Syke Hill, who was buried on 21 Jun 1829, aged 31 years. There was no death notice published. I can find no further record of his widow or daughter. Jane (Morley) Fairclough's husband died young. John Fairclough, of Fylde Road, was buried on 28 Nov 1838 in the churchyard at Trinity Church, aged 48 years. Her mother Mary (Corney) Morley died the following year. Mary MORLEY (2): Mary Morley, of 7 Fylde Road, the widow of James Morley, a spinner, died on 1 Jun 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 80 years. Her death was registered by her grandson, John Fairclough (Jr), of 7 Fylde Road. On the night of the 1841 census Jane Fairclough, aged c. 50, was living in Bedford Street, Preston with two children, Mary, a cotton winder, aged c. 20; and John, a cotton piecer, aged c. 20. Staying with them, presumably as lodgers, were Henry Turner, an iron dresser, aged c. 20; and James Kay, an engineer, aged c. 25. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ten years later, at the time of the 1851 census, Jane Fairclough, widow, a char, aged 64, was living at 36 Bolton Street, Preston with her unmarried daughter Mary, a cotton warper, aged 34. Jane was listed as born in Lytham and Mary was born in Preston. Jane (Morley) Fairclough died three years later. Jane Fairclough, of Bolton Street, was buried on 24 Dec 1854 in the churchyard at Trinity Church, aged 67 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday week,...Jane Fairclough, Bolton-street, aged 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Dec 1854 The Family of John MORLEY: James and Mary's son John Morley, who was born in Lytham in 1786, was married at least twice. John was apparently in the British Army for a time and may have married his first wife, who may have been called Mary, anywhere in the world. The children born before they came to Preston may have been Thomas in about 1805; Leddy in about 1809; Mary in 1811; Ann in 1814; and Alice in about 1817, although I can only find baptism records for two: Mary, who was born on 19 Aug 1811 and was baptized on 1 Sep 1811; and Ann, who was born on 23 Mar 1814 and was baptized on 3 Apr 1814, both at St Mary Magdalene's Church in Woolwich, Kent. The baptism register records that they were the daughters of John and Mary Morley. Sometime before 1820 the family moved to Preston, where they baptized another two children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. John Morley was baptized on 7 May 1820, and the sponsors were Robert and Alice Morley, and the 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John and Mary Morley living in Park Street with six children, Thomas, aged 15; Leddy, aged 11; Mary, aged 8; Ann, aged 6; Alice, aged 3; and John, aged 1. John was followed by James, who was baptized on 15 Aug 1822, with sponsors James Baines and Alice Coupe. His mother Mary died sometime before 1827. Mary MORLEY (3): A Mary Morley, of William Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Oct 1826. No age or other information was recorded, but I believe this was the first wife of John Morley, who remarried six months later. John Morley, a widower, and Ellen Hardman, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 23 Apr 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Fraiser, Curate, and the witnesses were David and Mary Ann Lee. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. John and Ellen's first child together was Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel in 1828, possibly on 26 Feb, but the date is not clear in the baptism transcripts. The sponsors were David and Marianne Leigh (Lee?). He was followed by Mary, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 Jan 1830, with sponsors Abraham Harris and Lydia Sloane. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Morley, a rover, living at 6 George Street, and it was in that year that their third child was born. William MORLEY (2): William Gerard Morley was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Jun 1832, and the sponsors were Richard Westwell and Marianne Gregson. He did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 May 1833. William, of George Street, would have been less than two weeks away from his first birthday, but his age was recorded simply as "infant" in the burial transcripts. John and Ellen's last known child was Alice, who was born on 21 Dec 1834 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on Christmas day 1834, with sponsors Richard Westwell and Marianne Gregson. Her older half-sister was married two years later. James Stoneforth (sic), a bachelor, and Ann Morley, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 7 May 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Bennett and Ann Marginson. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Although listed as a bachelor in the marriage register, James Staniforth was apparently a widow, having married Margaret Bennison at St John's Church on 11 Oct 1830. Their daughter Jane was baptized in the same church on 27 Feb 1831, when her father was described as a mechanic, of Leeming Street. Margaret, of George's Court, died aged 24 years and was buried in the churchyard of St Paul's Church on 23 Aug 1833. James and Ann had two children together, Mary Stanniford on 26 Mar 1837, and Margaret Staniford, who was baptized on 10 Apr 1840, both at St John's Church. Their abode was listed as Hopwood Street. When Mary was baptized her father's occupation was listed as mechanic, and when Margaret was baptized it was listed as a grinder. The death of Ellen Morley was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1841, aged 40 years, but she was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. On the night of the 1841 census John Morley, a labourer, aged c. 55, was living in Hopwood Street, Preston with five children, John, a carder, aged c. 20; James, a piecer, aged c. 15; Thomas, a piecer, aged 14; Mary, aged 11; and Alice, aged 6. John's married daughter was also living in Hopwood Street. James Standiford, a grinder, aged 33, was living with Ann, aged c. 30, and three children, Jane, aged 10; Mary, aged 4; and Margaret, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. James Stanforth died sometime before 1849 but I can find no record of his death or burial, a search made difficult due to the many variations in the spelling of his surname. His widow remarried in 1849. The marriage of Joseph Berry and Ann (Morley) Stanforth was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1849. They were not married in either of Preston's three Catholic churches, and it is possible that they were married in the Register Office. Joseph and Ann had no children together. At the time of the 1851 census John Morley was living with his married daughter Ann and her second husband. Joseph Berry, a labourer, aged 47, was living at 5 Edgar Street, Preston with his wife Ann, age 39, and five children, Ann, a linen spinner, aged 22; Elizabeth, a linen spinner, aged 20; Mary, a cotton spinner, aged 15; Ellen, a scholar, aged 9; and William, a scholar, aged 5. Living with them was a granddaughter, Mary Stanforth, a scholar, aged 13; a father-in-law, John Morley, widower, a Chelsea Pensioner, artillery, aged 63; and his daughter Alice, a cotton spinner, aged 17. Joseph was listed as born in Liverpool, his wife was born in Woolwich, Kent, their three older children were born in Ormskirk, John Morley was born in Lytham, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. The Mary Stanforth listed as Joseph's granddaughter was actually his stepdaughter, his wife's child by her first marriage. Joseph Berry's children were the children from his marriage to Alice Taylor, who he married in Ormskirk on 5 Nov 1821. She died aged 42, and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 23 Nov 1845 - thirteen days after the birth of their son William. John Morley, a spinner, of Alfred Street, was buried on 31 May 1859 in a public grave, H-239, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 67 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...John Morley, Alfred-street, aged 67;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Jun 1859 Note 1: Ellen Hardman's first marriage may have been in 1820. John Hardman, a bachelor, and Eleanor Brown, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 9 Oct 1820 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were David Lee and Lawrence Tomlison. The bride, groom and David Lee signed the marriage register with an X. David Lee may have been the same man who was a witness to the marriage of John Morley and Ellen Hardman in 1827. Ellen's first husband may have been the John Hardman who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 mar 1824, with no age or abode recorded. Note 2: When Margaret Stanford's birth was registered her surname was spelled Staneforth and her mother's maiden name was spelled Morely. |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth MOSS: Thomas Moss, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Thompson, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 1 Jan 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were George Moss and Agnes Thompson. Thomas, Elizabeth and Agnes signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Elizabeth had a large family, but it is difficult to know exactly how many children they had. There were thirteen children baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel with parents Thomas and Elizabeth (or Betty) Moss, and I will list them all here, but some may have been the children of another couple. James Moss was baptized on 5 May 1822, with sponsors John and Ann Bilsborough. He was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 16 May 1824, with sponsors Joseph and Margaret Moss, then a child that died in infancy. John MOSS: John Moss was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Jun 1826, with sponsors Joseph and Alice Moss. He did not survive and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Apr 1827, where his abode was recorded as New Preston, and his age was recorded as "infant". The next child baptized was the first of two children to be called Thomas, who was born on 14 Aug 1827 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Moss. He was followed by the first of three children to be called Alice, who was baptized on 14 Dec 1828, with sponsors Peter Sharrock and Alice Moss; then Elizabeth, who was baptized on 15 Nov 1829, with sponsors Joseph and Alice Moss. If these last three children died in infancy I can find no record of their deaths or burials. The next child, a second child called Alice, did die in infancy. Alice MOSS: Alice Moss was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Mar 1831, with sponsors John and Ann Oxendale. She lived about nine months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Dec 1831, where her abode was recorded as Primrose Hill, and her age was recorded as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Moss, a brickmaker, living at 18 Caton Street, and it was in that year that the third child called Alice was born. She was baptized on 1 Apr 1832, with sponsors James Westby and Ann Bell, and was followed by another child who did not survive. William MOSS: William Moss was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 May 1834, and the sponsors were Stephen Moss and Ann Pemberton. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Apr 1835, aged 11 months. His abode was recorded as 5 Maudlands Row. The next child baptized was Mary, who was born on 2 Jul 1836 and was baptized eight days later, with sponsors John and Margaret Moss; followed by another child called Thomas, who was born on 26 Jun 1838 and was baptized on 1 Jul 1838, with sponsors John Moss and Helen Dewhurst; then Ann, who was born on 10 Apr 1841 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John Dewhurst and Margaret Holden. These last two children were born after the start of civil registration and when their births were registered their mother's maiden name was recorded as Thompson. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Moss, a publican, aged c. 40, was living at the Ship Inn, Fylde Road, Preston with Betty, aged c. 40, and six children, James, a brick m(aker), aged c. 15; Margaret, aged c. 15; Alice, aged 9; Mary, aged 5; Thomas, aged 3; and Nancy, aged 2 months. Staying with them was Joseph Brighouse, a male servant, aged c. 20; Henry Barnes, a labourer, aged c. 35; James Towers, a journeyman mechanic, aged c. 25; Jane Towers, aged c. 20; and Mary Towers, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas and Elizabeth's last child was Stephen, who was born on 6 Jan 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John Sherliker and Helen Dewhurst. He too died in infancy.
Stephen Moss, of North Road, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 18 Aug 1843, aged 7 months. Thomas and Elizabeth's daughter Margaret, a spinster, aged 22, of North Road, married John Watson on 26 Jul 1845 at St John's Parish Church, at which time her father was described as Thomas Moss, a brickmaker. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Moss, a master brick maker employing 6 men, aged 51, was living at 2 Brookhouses, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 51, and four children, Alice, a winder, aged 19; Mary Ann, a weaver, aged 14; Thomas, a brick maker, aged 13; and Ann, a scholar, aged 10. Staying with them was a niece, Mary Ann Thompson, a weaver, aged 18; and a nephew, John Thompson, a scholar, aged 6. Thomas, Elizabeth and their children were listed as born in Preston, Mary Ann Thompson was born in Walton, and John Thompson was born in the East Indies, but was a British Subject. Thomas and Elizabeth's daughter Alice, a spinster, aged 23, a warper, of Parker Street, married David Ashworth on 30 Jun 1856 at St John's Parish Church, at which time her father was described as Thomas Moss, an innkeeper. Her married sister Margaret Watson was one of the witnesses. Thomas and Elizabeth's son Thomas, a bachelor, aged 22, a brickmaker, of Brook Street, married Ann Threlfall on 3 Nov 1860 at St John's Parish Church, and on the night of the 1861 census Thomas Moss, a brickmaker, aged 61, was living at 131 Brook Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 61, and their youngest daughter Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 21. Living with them was their married son Thomas, a brickmaker, aged 22; his wife Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 21; and their nephew, John Thompson, a carrier off for brickmakers, aged 15. In this census Elizabeth's birthplace was recorded as Tockholes. Thomas Moss Sr died four years later. Thomas Moss, of Aqueduct Street, died on 7 Apr 1865 was buried four days later in a private grave, A-659, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Thomas Moss, Aqueduct-street, aged 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Apr 1865 Probate Notice: "MOSS Thomas. 10 April (1869). The Will of Thomas Moss late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Brickmaker deceased who died 7 April 1865 at Preston aforesaid was proved at Lancaster by the oaths of Thomas Moss of Preston aforesaid Brickmaker the son and Elizabeth Moss of Preston aforesaid Widow the Relict the Executors. Effects under £100." I cannot find Elizabeth in the 1871 census, but by the time of the 1881 census she had moved in with her widowed daughter. Alice Ashworth, widow, a cotton warper, aged 50, was living at 4 Witton Village in Witton, near Blackburn, with her daughter Margaret, a cotton warper, aged 18. Living with her was her widowed mother Elizabeth Moss, aged 80; and a lodger, Grace Hatton, a married cotton winder, aged 53. The lodger was born in Darwen, and the rest of the household were listed as born in Preston. Elizabeth (Thompson) Moss died two years later. Elizabeth Moss, of Witton, Blackburn, died in Blackburn and her body was brought back to Preston for burial on 10 Apr 1883 in a private grave, A-666, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Hers was the first interment in a grave purchased by James Moss, and she was buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Elizabeth Moss, Blackburn, 78;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Apr 1883 |
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The Family of John and Ann MOULDING: John Moulding and Ann Lingart, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 27 Oct 1800 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by James Barton, Minister, and the witnesses were John Danson and Henry Moulding. Unusually for the time, all four signed their own names in the marriage register. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, where John's surname was spelled Molding. John and Ann's first child was Helen (Ellen), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Jan 1802, with sponsors William Wilson and Elizabeth Lingart. There then appears a gap in St Wilfrid's records from 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, caused by a missing register. It is not known how many children John and Ann may have had during that period. As the family were living in the Parish of Penwortham, they were not listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston. During the above mentioned period they baptized one child in the Parish Church (Church of England) in Samlesbury. John Moulding, the son of John and "Nancy" Moulding, was born on 28 Jul 1805 and was baptized at St Leonard the Less Church in Samlesbury. Church of England churches of this period did not normally record the names of sponsors or Godparents. The first of John and Ann's children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was William Moulden (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Mar 1813, with sponsors Joseph Waring and Ann Walmesley. He was followed by Ann (actually Mary Ann) Moalding (sic), who was baptized on 30 Jul 1815, with sponsors Thomas Moss and Mary Walmesley. On the night of the 1841 census John Moulding, a farmer, aged c. 65, was living at Nutter's Platt, in the village of Hutton, with Ann, aged c. 65, and two children, William, aged c. 25; and Mary, aged c. 20. Staying with them was Ellen Fairclough, aged 7, and six servants: Jane Brown, aged c. 40; James Brown, aged c. 40; Ann Brown, aged c. 20; Ellen Brown, aged c. 15; Thomas Eastham, aged c. 15; and Henry Caton, aged 45. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. In 1841 John and Ann's married son John Jr was living in Preston. Their son William married Ellen Thornley in 1845 (see each below). Ann (Lingart) Moulding died six years later. Ann MOULDING: Ann Moulding, wife of John Moulding, a farmer, of Hutton, died in Hutton on 4 Jul 1847 and her body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 72 years. Her husband John registered he death. At the time of the 1851 census John Moulding Sr, widower, a retired farmer, aged 76, was living with his married son John Jr and his family at Spring Gardens, Pope Lane, Penwortham (see below). John Moulding Sr died five years later. John Moulding, of Penwortham, died on 29 Dec 1856 and was buried on 1 Jan 1857 in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, his age was not recorded in the burial register, but when his death was registered his age was recorded as 87 years. The Family of John and Jane MOULDING: John Moulding and Jane Eccles, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 7 Apr 1834 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by W Browne, Curate, and the witnesses were James Brown and Mary Eccles. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Penwortham, John and Jane settled in Preston, where their first two children died in infancy. William MOULDING: William Moulding was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 May 1835, with sponsors John Threlfall and Alice Acres. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Mar 1837, aged 21 months. His abode was recorded as 9 Back Leeming Street. John MOULDING: John Moulding was born on 5 Jan 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John (probably James) and Jane Brown. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Oct 1838, aged 9 months. His abode was recorded as Leeming Street. John and Jane's third child was Elizabeth, who was born on 28 Oct 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Nov 1839, with sponsors James Brown and Mary Eccles. On the night of the 1841 census John Moulding, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 35, was living in South Meadow Lane, Preston with Jane, aged c. 30, and one child, Elizabeth, aged 1. Staying with them, presumably as lodgers, were Peter Daniel, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 25; and Dorothy Daniel, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their infant daughter died two years later. Elizabeth MOULDING (1): Elizabeth, the daughter of John Moulding, a labourer, of Penwortham, who was born in 1839, died of scarlet fever on 14 Jan 1843 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 3 years. At the time of Elizabeth's death, John and Jane would have been expecting their fourth child. Joseph Moulding was born on 8 Mar 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Mar 1843, with sponsors William and Mary Ann Moulding. Their surname was spelled Maulding in the baptism transcripts. Joseph was followed by Mary, who was born on 18 Sep 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later, with sponsors Henry and Mary Daniel. Her surname was spelled Moudy in the baptism transcripts. John and Jane's sixth and last child was Thomas, who was born on 4 May 1848 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later, with sponsors Robert Grayston and Mary Eccles. At the time of the 1851 census John Moulding, a gardener, aged 45, was living at Spring Gardens, Pope Lane, Penwortham with his wife Jane, aged 42, and three children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 8; Mary, a scholar, aged 5; and Thomas, aged 2. Staying with him was his widowed father John, a retired farmer, aged 76, and his unmarried sister Mary Ann, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 36. Jane was listed as born in Clifton, and the rest of the family were born in Penwortham. John Moulding Sr, of Penwortham, died the following year (see above), and John Jr died two years after him. John Moulding, of Penwortham, died on 19 Nov 1858 and was buried four days later in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, aged 54 years. On the night of the 1861 census Jane Moulding, widow, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 55, was living at Old Fold, Penwortham with three children, Joseph, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 18; Mary, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 15; and Thomas, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 13. Jane was listed as born in Clifton, and her children were born in Penwortham. Of John and Jane's six children, only three survived infancy, and one died before reaching adulthood. Mary Moulding, of Penwortham, died on 10 Jun 1866 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Church in Bamber Bridge, aged 19 years. Thomas Moulding, a bachelor, aged 20, a labourer, of Adelphi Street, the son of the late John Moulding, a labourer, and Mary Park, a spinster, aged 19; a weaver, of Nelson Street, the daughter of Henry Park, an engine tenter, were married on Christmas Day 1868 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by C.J. Astbury, Senior Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Becconsall and Sarah Park. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Joseph Moulding, of Penwortham, the son of John and Jane Moulding, and Mary Derbyshire, of Penwortham, the daughter of John and Ann Derbyshire, were married on 2 Jan 1870 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Wilfrid Nelson and Mary Pearson. Jane (Eccles) Moulding, of Penwortham, who was born in about 1807, died in Penwortham on 5 Mar 1871 and was buried in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Church, Bamber Bridge three days later, aged 63 years. There was no death notice published. Note: Five of John and Jane's six children were born after the start of civil registration, and in all but one instance their mother's maiden name was recorded as Eccles, but when Joseph's birth was registered in 1843 Jane's maiden name was recorded as Eccleston. The Family of William and Ellen MOULDING: Ellen Thornley had two children before marrying William Moulding, John in about 1841 and Ann in about 1844. A John Thornley, the son of Ellen Thornley, was baptized at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham on 10 Oct 1841, and an Ann Thornley was baptized on 28 Jan 1844 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, but she was listed as the daughter of John and Ellen Thornley. It may be that Ellen passed herself off as a married woman, as there was only one birth of an Ann Thornley registered in the Preston area in 1844, and her mother's maiden name was Thornley, i.e., she was unmarried. It is possible that William Moulding was the father of both of Ellen's children. William Moulding and Ellen Thornley were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Feb 1845, witnessed by James and Ellen Brown. The first child born after their marriage was Thomas, who was born on 26 Jan 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Feb 1846, with sponsors James and Helen Brown. His surname was spelled Mouldin in the baptism transcripts. He was followed by Elizabeth, who was born on 23 Dec 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jan 1848, with sponsors Richard Graveston and Marian Moulding; then Martha, who was born on 7 Jul 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Jul 1850, with sponsors Owen Eastham and Ellen Brown. About six months after Martha's birth they lost one of their children. Elizabeth MOULDING (2): Elizabeth Moulding, who was born in 1847, died in Hutton, and her body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Jan 1851, aged 3 years. On the night of the 1851 census William Moulding, a labourer - carter, aged 34, was living at 9 Grosvenor Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 26, and four children, John, a gardener, aged 9; Ann, aged 7; Thomas, aged 5; and Martha, aged 1. The two older children were listed under the surname Moulding instead of Thornley. William, John, Ann and Thomas were listed as born in Penwortham, Ellen was born in Leyland, and Martha was born in Preston. Living at the next address 8 Grosvenor Street was John Thornley, an overlooker of looms, aged 28, with his wife Martha, a cotton weaver, aged 31, and his unmarried brother Thomas, a gardener, aged 24. John and Thomas were listed as born in Leyland and Martha was born in Penwortham. William and Ellen's sixth child was Mary, who was born on 4 Aug 1852 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Evan Eastom and Alice Higginson. She was followed by William, who was born on 15 Sep 1854 and was baptized on 8 Oct 1854, with sponsors Thomas Symners and Mary Ann Moulding. He was the last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their eighth child was Dinah, who was born on 1 May 1857 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church nine days later, with sponsors William Moulding and Anna Bell; followed by Walter, who was born on 16 Feb 1860 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church three days later, with sponsors John Robinson and Elizabeth Culshaw. At the time of the 1861 census William Moulding, a day labourer, aged 41, was living at 32 Grosvenor Street, Preston with Ellen, aged 36, and eight children, John, a gardener, aged 19; Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 17; Thomas, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Martha, a scholar, aged 10; Mary, a scholar, aged 7; William, a scholar, aged 5; Dinah, aged 3; and Walter, aged 1. Walter was listed as a scholar but this must have been an error, as a one year old child would not have been attending school. William and Ellen's tenth child was Arthur, who was born on 24 Oct 1862 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church the next day, with sponsors Henry Moxham and Elizabeth Hirse(?). He was followed by their eleventh and last child, Edwin, who was born on 25 Apr 1865 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church five days later, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Moulding. On the night of the 1871 census William Moulding, an agricultural labourer, aged 55, was living at 9 Albyn Street East, Preston with Ellen, aged 46, and nine children, Ann, aged 26; Thomas, aged 24; Martha, aged 20; Mary, aged 18; William, aged 16; Dinah, aged 13 - all cotton weavers; Walter, aged 11; Arthur, aged 7, and Edwin, aged 5 - all scholars. In this census William Sr, Ann and Thomas were listed as born in Penwortham, Ellen was born in Leyland, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their youngest son died two years later. Edwin Moulding, of Albyn Bank Road, was buried on 9 Oct 1873 in a private grave, B-194, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 8 years. His was the first interment in a grave purchased by William Moulding, and he was buried 21 feet deep. On the night of the 1881 census William Moulding, a gardener, aged 55 (sic), was living at 26 Albyn Street East with Ellen, aged 50 (sic), and six children, Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 30; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 28; William, a gardener, aged 26; Dinah, a cotton weaver, aged 23; Walter, a cotton weaver, aged 21; and Arthur, a cotton weaver, aged 18. At the time of the 1891 census William Moulding, a gardener, aged 80, was living at 53 Albyn Bank Road with Ellen, aged 65, and four of their unmarried children, Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 42; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 38; Walter, a cotton weaver, aged 31; and Arthur, a cotton weaver, aged 28. Ellen (Thornley) Moulding died two years later. Ellen (Thornley) Moulding, of 53 Albyn Bank Road, died on 5 May 1893 and was buried four days later in their private grave, B-194, at Preston Cemetery, aged 68 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 5th inst., at Albyn Bank-road, Preston, Ellen Moulding, aged 68 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 May 1893 William Moulding survived his wife by just over one year, dying on 29 Jun 1894. He was buried on 2 Jul 1894 in the family grave, B-194, at Preston Cemetery, aged 82 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...MOULDING - On the 29th inst., at 53, Albyn Bank-road, Preston, William Moulding, aged 82." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Jun 1894 Note: More information on the Moulding family burials is available on the Find a Grave website. |
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The Family of William and Ellen MOULDING: The person buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Mar 1818 with only a surname recorded may have been Richard Moulding, who was baptized Richard Moleding at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Jan 1818. He was the son of William and Ellen Moleding, and the sponsors were Archibald Cummings and Ann Moleding. We know this child died before May 1819, as his parents named another son Richard in that year. William Molden (sic) and Ellen Moss, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 10 Feb 1806 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by Robert Atherton Rawstorne, Minister, and the witnesses were Peter Dawson and John Moulding. William and Ellen were married during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's register, 22 Feb 1803 to 17 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at that chapel, or if they baptized any children there during that period. The first baptism record I can find for one of their children was that of Thomas Mouldin (sic), who was baptized on 15 Nov 1812 at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, with sponsors Thomas Moss and Grace Kerfoot. He married Dorothy Carter in Walton-le-Dale in 1836 (see below). William and Ellen went on to have six more children, including Edward, who was baptized at Brownedge St Mary's Church on 9 Oct 1814, with sponsors John Billington and Jane Brown; Henry, who was baptized in the same church on 31 Mar 1816, with sponsors Peter Brown and Mary Walmesley; then the above mention Richard, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston on 18 Jan 1818; and another son they called Richard Mouldin (sic), who was baptized on 2 May 1819 at Brownedge St Mary's Church, with the same sponsors, Archibald Cumming and Ann Moldin (sic). He was followed by William Mouldin (sic), who was baptized at Brownedge St Mary's Church on 14 Dec 1821, with sponsors John Jarrett and Ellen Hardacre; then Joseph, who was born on 28 Feb 1823 and was baptized at the same church on 1 Mar 1823, with sponsors Thomas and Deborah Hardacre. The next record I can find of the family is the 1841 census, at which time William Moulding, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 55, was living in Bank Lane, Walton-le-Dale with Ellen, aged c. 55, and four children, Edward, a cotton dresser, aged c. 25; Richard, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; William, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; and Joseph, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their son Richard was married four years later. Richard Moulding and Margaret Turner were married in 1845, with the marriage registered in Preston in the second quarter of that year. Before 1851 they baptized three children at Brownedge St Mary's Church, James, who was born on 7 Sep 1845 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors Joseph Moulding and Bella Turner; then William, who was born on 27 Mar 1847 and was baptized William Molding (sic) the next day, with sponsors Henry Moulding and Margaret Dewhurst; and Henry, who was born on 13 Mar 1850 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors Joseph Bolton and Ann Walmsley. In 1851 they were living with Richard's parents. On the night of the 1851 census William Moulding, a butcher, aged 65, was living in Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale with his wife Ellen, aged 65, and his unmarried son William, a fireman in a factory, aged 30; his married son Richard, an overlooker in a factory, aged 31; Richard's wife Margaret, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 30; and their three children, James, a scholar, aged 5; William, a scholar, aged 4; and Henry, aged 1. William Sr was listed as born in Lea, Ellen was born in Hutton, William Jr was born in Walton, Richard was born in Penwortham, and the rest of the family were born in Walton (Walton-le-Dale). Ellen (Moss) Moulding died five years later. Ellen (Helena in Latin) Moulding, of Withy Trees, died on 31 Dec 1856 and was buried on 4 Jan 1857 in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Church, aged 71 years. Her son Edward, of Preston, died a little more than a year and a half later, on 21 Jul 1858, and was buried in the same churchyard on 25 Jul 1858, aged 43 years. At the time of the 1861 census Richard Moulding, a power loom overlooker, aged 41, was living in Withy Trees, Walton-le-Dale with his wife Margaret, aged 41, and four children, James, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 15; William, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 14; Henry, a scholar, aged 11; and John, a scholar, aged 9. Living with him was his widowed father, William Moulding, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 74. William died five years later. William (Gulielmus in Latin) Moulding, of Withy Trees, died on 5 Dec 1866 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Church, aged 82 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 5th instant, Mr. William Moulding, Bamber Bridge, aged 82." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Dec 1866 Note 1: Joseph Moulding died on 17 Nov 1868 and was buried five days later in the churchyard at Brownedge St Mary's Church, aged 45 years; and Richard Moulding died on 5 Dec 1896 and was buried four days later in the same churchyard, aged 77 years. Note 2: When Edward Moulding was baptized in 1814 his mother's name was recorded as Ann instead of Ellen. The Family of Thomas and Dorothy MOULDING: Thomas Moulding, and Dorothy Carter, both of the Chapelry of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 23 May 1836 at St Leonard's Chapel, Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by W. Riky, Sub-Curate, and the witnesses were William Anderson and James Tomlison. Thomas and Dorothy both signed the marriage register with an X. Ellen MOULDING: Thomas and Dorothy's first child was Ellen, who was born on 23 Dec 1837 and was baptized the following day at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church, with sponsors John Carter and Alice Garlington. Her surname was spelled Maulding in the baptism register. Sometime after Ellen's birth the family moved to Ribbleton Lane, Preston, where Ellen died on 4 March 1840. She was buried four days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 2 years. When Ellen's birth was registered her mother's maiden name was recorded as Carter. One month after burying their daughter, Thomas and Dorothy had another daughter they called Ellen, who was born on 8 Apr 1840 and was baptized Helen Moulden at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors John and Ann Carter, and at the time of the 1841 census Thomas Moulding, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25, was living in Ribbleton Lane, Preston with Dorothy, aged c. 25, and the second child they called Ellen, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas and Dorothy's third child was Alice, who was born on 17 Apr 1842 and was baptized seven days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Joseph Worswick and Mary Southworth. She was followed by the first of two daughters they called Mary, who was born on 13 Nov 1844 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church four days later, with sponsors George and Alice Carter. Her surname was spelled Molding in the baptism register. Then came James, who was born on 11 Feb 1846 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors George and Margaret Carter; and William, who was born on 14 Mar 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church five days later, with sponsors Joseph Sharrock and Anna Crombleholme. His surname was spelled Molding in the baptism register. A little less than a year after William's birth, Thomas and Dorothy lost another child. Mary Moulding, of Preston, was buried on 15 Jan 1849 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church. Her age was recorded as 2 years in the burial register, but she was actually aged 4 years. Thomas and Dorothy's seventh child was Henry, who was born on 20 Sep 1849 and was baptized three days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors John Keighley and Margaret Carter. He was followed by the second child they called Mary, who was born on 10 Jan 1851 and was baptized nine days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors George Coupe and Alice Bilsbury. Her surname was spelled Moldin in the baptism register. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Moulding, a cotton weaver, aged 39, was living in the back house at 14 Ribbleton Street, Preston with his wife Dorothy, aged 37, and six children, Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 11; Alice, aged 9; James, aged 4; William, aged 3; Henry, aged 1; and Mary, aged 3 months. Thomas was listed as born in Walton, Dorothy was born in Blackburn, and the children were born in Preston. Thomas and Dorothy's ninth and last child was born three years later. Grace Moldin (sic) was born on 6 Jul 1854 and was baptized three days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors Thomas Rogerson and Maria Fletcher. Thomas and Dorothy's daughter Alice married John Riding at St John's Parish Church on 23 Feb 1861 and at the time of the 1861 census Thomas Moulding, a cotton weaver, aged 47, was living at 13 Ribbleton Street, Preston with Dorothy, a cotton weaver, aged 46, and five children, Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 21; Henry, a scholar, aged 11; Grace, a scholar, aged 6; William, aged 1; and Thomas, aged 1. Living with them, as lodgers, was their married daughter Alice Riding, a cotton weaver, aged 18; her husband, John Riding, a cotton loomer, aged 21; Jane Montgomery, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 21; and Jane Rogerson, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 18. The two youngest boys, William and Thomas, were listed as the sons of Thomas and Dorothy, but were actually their grandsons, the children of their unmarried daughter Ellen. William was born on 25 Sep 1859 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 2 Oct 1859, with sponsors John Wilcock and Jane Montgomery, and Thomas was born on 7 Apr 1861 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church six days later, with sponsors George Carter and Mary Wareing. His surname was spelled Molden in the baptism register. This family seems to have managed to avoid the census takers in 1871, and both Dorothy and Thomas died before the date of the 1881 census. Dorothy Moulding, of 19 Ribbleton Street, was buried on 4 Jul 1879 in a public grave, G-230, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Dorothy Moulding, Ribbleton-street, 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Jul 1879 Thomas Moulding, of 19 Ribbleton Street, was buried on 7 Feb 1880 in a public grave, G-247, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Thomas Moulding, Ribbleton-street, 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Feb 1880 Note: Thomas and Dorothy's son Henry was accidentally killed on 26 Oct 1873 and was buried four days later in a private grave, C-438, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 25 years. The grave was purchased by his father-in-law Abraham Ashton. I cannot find any newspaper reports on Henry's accident, and there was no death notice published. |
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The Family of James and Mary MURPHY: James Murphy and Mary Develing, both of the Chapelry of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 18 Jul 1827 at St Leonard's Chapel, Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by James Greenwood, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were James Meehan and James Tomlison. Mary signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Walton-le-Dale James and Mary settled in Preston, where their first child died in infancy. Richard MURPHY: Richard Murphy was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Jan 1830. He was the son of James and Mary Murphy, and the sponsors were Francis O'Neil and Ellen McCanna. He lived 14 weeks and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 May 1830, where his abode was recorded as Canal Street, and his age was recorded as "infant". James and Mary's second child was Ann, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Mar 1831, with sponsors John Devilin and Mary McCann. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Murphy, a weaver, living at 9 Wellington Street. Living at the same address was John Develin, also a weaver. James and Mary's third child was born the following year, but also died in infancy. John MURPHY: John Murphy was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Aug 1833, with sponsors Dennis and Margaret Sweeney. He was buried on 18 May 1835, aged 1 year. His abode was recorded as 9 Wellington Street. Mary Murphy was pregnant when their son died, as their fourth child, another son they called John, was born less than two months later. John Murphy was born on 7 Jul 1835 and was baptized five days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James and Letitia Meighan. He was followed by another son they called Richard, who was born on 30 Aug 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Sep 1837, with sponsors John Walker and Ann D Evelyn; then Catherine, who was born on 14 Jan 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors John Parkinson and Jane Blacow. Her surname was spelled Morphy in the baptism transcripts. On the night of the 1841 census James Murphy, a labourer, aged c. 30, was living in Wellington Street, Preston with Mary, a power loom weaver, aged c. 30, and four children, Ann, aged 11; John, aged 7; Richard, aged 4; and Catherine, aged 15 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Also staying with them was Catherine Murphy, aged c. 60, who was listed as born in Ireland. Their seventh and last child was born later that year. Elizabeth Murphy was born on 20 Oct 1841 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church four days later, with sponsors John Parker and Ann Pooles. Elizabeth too died in infancy, and her death was registered in the second quarter of 1845, aged 3 years. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church or St John's Parish Church, and it may be that she was buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Sometime after Elizabeth's birth her father disappears from local records, and it may be that their marriage had broken down. At the time of the 1851 census Mary Murphy, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 41, was living at 44 Higginson Street, Preston, with four children, Ann, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 20; John, a cotton piecer, aged 16; Richard, a cotton piecer, aged 14; and Catherine, a scholar, aged 12. Living with them was an unmarried lodger, Matthew Parkinson, a factory labourer, aged 38. They were all listed as born in Preston. Mary Murphy was listed as married, but her husband was not listed. James and Mary's son John Murphy married Mary Ellen Whitworth on 17 Oct 1857 St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by Thomas M Hill, and the witnesses were George and Mary Sturdy.
On the night of the 1861 census Mary Murphy, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 51, was living at 42 Higginson Street with her unmarried daughter Catherine, a linen weaver, aged 21. Living separately at the same address was Mary's married son John, a self acting cotton weaver, aged 25, with his wife Mary E, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 24; and their daughter Mary A, aged 1. John's wife was listed as born in Rochdale and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Mary Murphy was listed as married, but again, her husband was not listed. Mary Ellen (Whitworth) Murphy died one month after the census was taken. Mary Ellen Murphy, the wife of John Murphy, a self acting minder, of Higginson Street, was buried on 5 May 1861 in a public grave, J-147, in a Non-Conformist section of Preston Cemetery, aged 24 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Mary Ellen Murphy, Higginson-street, aged 24;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 May 1861 At the time of the 1871 census Mary Murphy, widow, a charwoman, aged 65, was still living at 42 Higginson Street, with her sons John, a cotton winder, aged 36; and Richard, a cotton piecer, aged 30; and her granddaughter Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 12. John was listed as unmarried rather than a widower. He was remarried later that year to Margaret Grime, and eventually took over as the head of household at their home in Higginson Street. On the night of the 1881 census John Murphy, a labourer in a cotton mill, aged 44, was living at 42 Higginson Street with his second wife Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 44, their two children, Richard, a scholar, aged 8; Henry, aged 5; and John's older daughter Mary Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 22. Living with him was his widowed mother Mary, a housekeeper, aged 73. She died three years later. Mary Murphy, of 42 Heywood Street, was buried on 8 Oct 1884 in a public grave, C-570, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 79 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Mary Murphy, Higginson-street, 79;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Oct 1884 Note: The spelling of Mary's maiden surname varied from one record to another. When her son Richard's birth was registered in 1837 it was spelled Devling, when Catherine's birth was registered it was spelled Deviling, and when Elizabeth's birth was registered it was spelled Develing. |
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Thomas MURPHY: Thomas Murphy, who was born in Ireland in about 1841, the son of Patrick Murphy, a slater, died on 27 Aug 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the following day, aged 11 years. It is not known when Thomas came to Preston or if he came with his parents. On the night of the 1851 census he was living with his uncle in Preston. John Heaney, a tailor, aged 40, was living at 5 West Side Deepdale Road, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 42, and three children, John, a printer compositor, aged 17; Richard, a scholar, aged 10; and Peter, a scholar, aged 6. Staying with him was his nephew, Thomas Murphy, a scholar, aged 9. Richard and Peter were listed as born in Preston and the rest of the family were born in Ireland. John and Margaret Heaney buried two of their sons in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. |
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The Family of Richard and Ann (Gould) MYERSCOUGH: Richard Myerscough and Ann Gold (sic), both of Preston, were married on 18 Jul 1810 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Harrison, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Baxendale and Mary Gold. Richard, Ann and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Ann were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony, or what children they may have baptized in the chapel during that time. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records was Catherine Myercough (sic), who was baptized on 1 Jan 1815, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Davies. She was followed by Jane, who was baptized on 9 Mar 1817, with sponsors John Campbell and Margaret Suddell; and Richard, who was baptized on 14 Feb 1819, with sponsors Richard Clarkson and Jane Goold (sic). Richard Jr was only a month old when his father died. Richard MYERSCOUGH: Richard Myerscough, who was born in about 1782, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Mar 1819, aged 36 years. His abode was not recorded and there was no death notice published. After her husband's death Ann went on to have two more children, one of whom apparently died in infancy. Charles MYERSCOUGH: Charles Myerscough was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel 6 Jan 1822. He was the son of Ann Myerscough, and the sponsors were John Fishwic (sic) and Mary Goold (sic). Charles does not appear in any later local records and was not living with his mother in 1841 (see below), when he would have been 19 years old. I suspect that he was the infant buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Nov 1824 with no first name or abode recorded. He would have been 2 years old. Ann Myerscough's last known child was John Mierscough (sic), who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Jan 1825, with sponsors Robert Leaver and Mary Goold (sic). On the night of the 1841 census Ann Myerscough, aged c. 50, was living in School Street West, Preston with three grown children, Jane, aged c. 25; Richard, aged c. 20; and John, aged c. 15, all three were cotton weavers, and they were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ann (Gould) Myerscough died four years later. Ann MYERSCOUGH: Ann Myerscough, of School Street West, who was born in about 1784, died on 14 Mar 1845 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, Ann Myerscough, School-street-west, aged 68." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Mar 1845 Note 1: Ann Gould was the daughter of James and Mary Gould, who were both buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Note 2: When Ann (Gould) Myerscough died the death register and burial record both recorded her age as 60 years, so the age given in the death notice is likely an error. The Family of Richard and Ann (Clarkson) MYERSCOUGH: Richard and Ann's son Richard Myerscough married Ann Clarkson, the daughter of Robert and Ellen Clarkson on 20 Aug 1848 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by William Knight, and the witnesses were John Banks and Elizabeth Pope. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Sunday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, Mr. Richard Myerscough, to Miss Ann Clarkson, both of Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Aug 1848 Richard and Ann's first child was Richard, who was born on 25 May 1849 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church two days later, with sponsors James Myerscough and Mary Laidley. He was followed by Robert, who was born on 4 Oct 1850 and was baptized in the same church on 3 Nov 1850, with sponsors Alice Green and Rob [entry left unfinished]. On the night of the 1851 census Richard Myerscough, a railway porter, aged 32, was living at 20 Markland Street, Preston with his wife Ann, a shop keeper, aged 31, and two children, Richard, aged 2; and Robert, aged 7 months. Staying with them as a lodger was his unmarried sister Jane Myerscough, a frame tenter, aged 33. Ann was listed as born in Clifton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their third child was born the following year. Ann Myerscough was born on 26 Jul 1852 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church three days later, with sponsors John Sargeant and Josephine Clarkson. A little more than a year later, Richard lost his older sister. Miss Jane MYERSCOUGH: Jane Myerscough, a cotton carder, who was born in 1817, died in Markland Street of asthma on 13 Dec 1853, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 36 years. Her death was registered by Robert Clarkson, of Markland Street, who may have been related to Jane's sister-in-law Ann (Clarkson) Myerscough. Richard and Ann's fourth child was Thomas, who was born on 19 Aug 1854 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Peter Clarkson and Elizabeth Pope. He was followed by Jane, who was born on 1 Oct 1856 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors Robert and Margaret Rushton; then Ellen, who was born on 8 Jun 1858 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Thomas Helm and Mary Farrell. All baptized at St Ignatius Church. Ellen, of Brunswick Place, died in infancy and was buried on 23 Aug 1858 in a public grave, F-204, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 2 months. The burial register described her as the daughter of Richard Myerscough, a baker, of Brunswick Place. Richard and Ann's seventh child was John, who was born on 29 Jan 1860 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 5 Feb 1860, with sponsors Robert Sharp and Hannah Smith, and on the night of the 1861 census Richard Myerscough, a baker, aged 42, was living at 30 Brunswick Place, Preston with Ann, aged 41, and five children, Robert, a scholar, aged 10; Ann, a scholar, aged 8; Thomas, a scholar, aged 6; Jane, a scholar, aged 4; and John, aged 1. Living with them as a boarder was John Gould, widower, a labourer, aged 67. Ann was listed as born in Clifton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their eighth and last child was born the next year. Edward Mayerscough (sic) was born on 26 Feb 1862 and was baptized on 2 Mar 1862 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas Mayerscough and Josephine Ann Clarkson.
In the first six months of 1863 Ann Myerscough lost her husband and two of her infant children. Richard Myerscough, of Brunswick Place, died on 26 Jan 1863 and was buried three days later in a private grave, E-278, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 43 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Richard Myerscough, Brunswick-place, aged 43;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Jan 1863 Richard and Ann's youngest child Edward, of Brunswick Place, was buried on 5 Apr 1863 in a public grave, E-922, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 1 year. His older brother John, of Brunswick Place, was buried on 3 Jul 1863 in a public grave, A-801, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 years. At the time of the 1871 census Ann Myerscough, a widow, aged 52, was living at 42 Adelphi Street, Preston with four children, Richard, a provision shopman, aged 21; Robert, a wine merchants clerk, aged 20; Ann, a cotton warper, aged 19; and Jane, a cotton winder, aged 14. Living with her as lodgers were her unmarried sister Josephine Clarkson, a cotton weaver, aged 42, and her niece Dorothy E Clarkson, a cotton winder, aged 19. Ann was listed as born in Clifton, Josephine was born in Lea, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. On the night of the 1881 census Ann Myerscough, a widow, aged 61, was living at 28 Hudson Street, Preston with two of her unmarried children, Robert, a coal agent, aged 30; and Jane, aged 24. Living with her was her unmarried sister Josephine Clarkson, a provision shopwoman, aged 50, and her niece Dorothy E Clarkson, a cotton warper, aged 29. There was no occupation recorded for Jane. Ann (Clarkson) Myerscough died two years later. Ann Myerscough, of St Ignatius Square, died on 12 Apr 1883, aged 64 years, and was buried two days later in the private grave, E-278, where her husband had been buried 20 years earlier. Her funeral had been held at St Ignatius Church, and the death register recorded her date of birth as 20 Apr 1819. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Ann Myerscough, St. Ignatius-square, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Apr 1883 Monument Inscription: "Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Myerscough, who died Jany 26th 1863, aged 43 years. Also for Ann, wife of the above, who died April 12th 1883, aged 64 years. Joseph Barker Myerscough, Grandson of the above, [who died] Feby 4th 1892, aged 12 months." Note 1: When Richard Myerscough was buried in 1863 his grave was recorded in the burial register as a public grave. Either this was an error or the family purchased the plot at a later date. Note 2: Joseph Barker Myerscough was the son of Richard and Ann's eldest son Richard and his wife Teresa (Louden) Myerscough. He was born on 26 Sep 1890. Note 3: Richard and Ann (Clarkson) Myerscough's daughter Jane was married at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 27 Jun 1889 to Richard Boocock, my great-grandmother's younger brother. |
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The Family of John and Ann MYERSCOUGH: John Myerscough, a husbandman, aged 21, of Bilsborrow in the Parish of Garstang, and Ann Ducket, a spinster, aged 22, of Claughton in the Parish of Garstang, were married on 4 Feb 1772 at St Helen's Church, Churchtown, Garstang. They were married, by licence, by James Pedder, Vicar, and the witnesses were Richard Thorney and Henry Lucas. Ann signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and abodes were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 21 Jan 1772. Ann's surname was spelled Ducketh on the bond. It is not known where John and Ann began their married life or where they baptized most of their children. They may have lived in the Garstang area, but the baptism records for St Mary and St Michael Catholic Chapel in Bonds, Garstang do not begin until 1788. The baptism records for St Mary and St James Catholic Church in Scorton begin in 1774, and I did find one of their children baptized there. John Mearscow (sic), the son of John and Ann Mearscow was baptized on 30 Apr 1779. The names of sponsors, if any, were not recorded. Their other known children were Richard, born in about 1783, and Rowland, born in about 1794. It seems that John and Ann Myerscough were living in Preston by about 1801 (their son John was married there in 1800, see below), and the first record I can find of them in the town was the burial of Ann (Duckett) Myerscough in 1805. Ann Myerscough, the wife of John Myerscough, was buried on 14 May 1805 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church in Preston, aged 60 years. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John Mascough (sic) living in Back Lane with Richard, aged 27; and Rowland, aged 16. By the time of the 1820 Catholic census John Myerscough Sr, aged 71, was living with his married son John at 15 Heatley Street (see below). John Sr died four years later. John MYERSCOUGH (1): John Myerscough, who was born in about 1748, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in Mar 1824, aged 76 years. The exact date of his burial was not recorded in the burial transcripts, and there was no death notice published. The Family of John and Mary MYERSCOUGH: John Myerscough and Mary Wyke, both of Preston, were married on 16 Nov 1800 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were David McCartney and William Hodgkinson. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony the previous day at St Wilfrid's Chapel. John and Mary's first child was William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Aug 1801, with sponsors William Wyke and Jane Barton. He was followed by Ann, who was baptized on 16 Jan 1803, with sponsors Thomas Layfield and Helen Mayerscough (sic). Ann died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 10 Mar 1804, aged 1 year. Her older brother was buried in the same churchyard two years later. William Myerscough, the son of John Myerscough, was buried on 21 Feb 1806, aged 4 years. Due to a missing register, there is a gap in the St Wilfrid's records from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, during which time John and Mary had at least three children, Ann, who was born in about 1805; Mary, who was born in about 1807; Ellen, who was born in about 1809, and Elizabeth (Betsy), who was born in about 1811. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John and Mary Mascough (sic) living in Back Lane with three children, Ann, aged 5; Mary, aged 3; and Elling (Ellen), aged 1. Ellen died late the following year and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 12 Dec 1811, aged 2 years. The first of John and Mary's children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was a second child they called Ellen, who was baptized Helen Mascough on 5 Apr 1813. She was listed as the daughter of John and Margaret (sic) Mascough, and the sponsors were Feliz and Frances Frier. Ellen was followed by Alice, who was baptized on 8 Jan 1815, with sponsors John Proctor and Mary Davis; then Margaret Miercough (sic), who was baptized on 26 Feb 1818, with sponsors John Chew and Jane Cooper. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Myerscough Sr, aged 71, living at 15 Heatley Street with John, aged 40; his wife Mary, aged 38; and six children, Nancy, aged 15; Mary, aged 13; Betsy, aged 9; Ellen, aged 7; Alice, aged 5; and Margaret, aged 2. Also living with them was Ellen Myerscough, aged 42, who may have been another child of John and Ann (Duckett) Myerscough. John MYERSCOUGH (2): John and Mary's last known child was John William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 May 1820, with sponsors Joseph Chew and Elizabeth Rigby. He apparently died in infancy and may have been either the John Myerscough who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Mar 1823, with his age recorded as "infant", or the John Myerscough who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in Jun 1824, aged 4 years. The exact date of his burial was not recorded, and no abode was listed for either child. Ellen MYERSCOUGH: Ellen Myerscough, who was born in 1813, appears to have died in childhood and may have been the 10 year old Myerscough child who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 Jun 1823, with no first name or abode recorded. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls listed John Myerscough, a bookkeeper, living at 13 Mount Pleasant, where two further children were living at the time of their burials. John MYERSCOUGH (3): John Myriscough (sic), of 13 Mount Pleasant, who was born in about 1830, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 Jun 1835, aged 4 years. I can find no record of this child's baptism and, as John and Mary would have been in their early 50s, I suspect this was a grandchild rather than one of their children. Eliza MYERSCOUGH: Eliza Myriscough (sic), of Mount Pleasant, was baptized Eliza Masker at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Mar 1836. She was the daughter of Betsy Masker, and the sponsors were John and Agnes Laurenson. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Jul 1836, aged 4 months. John MYERSCOUGH (4): John Myerscough, of Preston, who was born in 1779, died in Kendal, Westmorland on 12 Jan 1840 and his body was brought back to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jan 1840, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 12th ult., Mr. John Myerscough, clerk with Mr. Jas. Machell, carrier, of Kendal, and for many years at the warehouse in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Feb 1840 On the night of the 1841 census Mary Myerscough, a housekeeper, aged c. 60, was living at Taylor Row, Preston with Nancy, a washerwoman, aged c. 25; Betty, a milliner, aged c. 25; Margaret, a linen spinner, aged 14; Agnes, aged 9; Sarah, aged 5; and Thomas, aged 1. Also staying with them was William Coup, a journeyman painter, aged c. 20; Margaret Coup, a linen spinner, aged c. 20; and Mary Coup, a linen spinner, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary (Wyke) Myerscough died four years later. Mary MYERSCOUGH: Mary Myerscough, of Upper Walker Street, who was born in about 1775, died on 27 May 1845 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Jun 1845. Her age was recorded as 49 years in the burial transcripts, but the death certificate and death notice record her true as as 69 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Mary Myerscough, Upper Walker-street, aged 69." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 May 1845. Note: James Machell, who buried three of his children in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, was a carrier, listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls at 87 Fishergate. By 1841 he and his family were living in the township of Whitwell and Selside, near Kendal. |
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Richard MYERSCOUGH: Richard Myerscough was born on 6 Aug 1844 and was baptized at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 15 Sep 1844. He was the son of Andrew and Jane (Dunderdale) Myerscough, and the sponsors were Thomas Whittle and Elizabeth Dunderdale.
On the night of the 1841 census Andrew was living with his parents. Thomas Myerscough, a cotton weaver, aged c. 55, was living in Stanley Street, Preston with Charlotte, aged c 55, and two children, Andrew, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; and William, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15. Also living with them was Ann Smith, a cotton frame tenter, aged c. 20. At the same time, Jane Dunderdale was living with her family. Richard Dunderdale, a cotton spinner, aged c. 45, was living in Bedford Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged c. 40, and eight children, Jane, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Elizabeth, a cotton carder, aged c. 15; John, a cotton piecer, aged 14; Robert, a cotton worker, aged 14; Richard, aged 10; Joseph, aged 8; Anthony, aged 4; and Thomas, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Andrew and Jane were married the following year. Andrew Myerscough and Jane Dunderdale were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Sep 1842. The marriage entry is not complete, listing only Andrew and his parents, Thomas and Charlotte Myerscough of Preston. The spaces for the bride's information and the names of witnesses were left blank in the marriage transcripts. Andrew and Jane's first child was Thomas, who was born on 7 Jan 1843 and was baptized the next day at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors William Myerscough and Alice Cross. He was followed by the above mentioned Richard in 1844, then Elizabeth, who was born on 7 Sep 1846 and was baptized six days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors John Dunderdale and Elizabeth Duckett. At the time of the 1851 census Andrew Myerscough, a dresser in a mill, aged 30, was living in Frenchwood Square, Preston with Jane, a housekeeper, aged 28, and two children, Thomas, a scholar, aged 8; and Eliza, at home, aged 4. Andrew was listed as born in Goosnargh, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their fourth child was born fourteen weeks later. Robert Myerscough was born on 6 Jul 1851 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church seven days later, with sponsors John Sharrock and Catherine Pemberton. He was followed by another son they called Richard, who was born on 24 May 1855 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John Thomson and Betsy Dunderdale. Sometime after Richard's birth the family moved to Adlington, near Chorley, where their last three children were born. Rose Ann Myerscough was born on 20 Dec 1856 and was baptized Rossanna Myerscough four days later at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Weld Bank, Chorley. The sponsors were Edward Houghton and Elizabeth Ackers. She lived eleven months and died on 21 Nov 1857. She was buried in the churchyard of St Gregory's Church four days later. About a year after their daughter's death Andrew and Jane baptized Rosanna, who was born on 9 Oct 1858 and was baptized at St Gregory's Church on 17 Oct 1858, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Chew. She was followed by Andrew, who was born on 18 Nov 1860 and was baptized in the same church on 25 Nov 1860, with sponsors Thomas Myerscough and Mary Jane Speakman. At the time of the 1861 census Andrew Myerscough, a dresser of cotton, aged 40, was living at Factory Houses in Adlington with Jane, aged 38, and five children, Elizabeth, a power cotton weaver, aged 14; Robert, a scholar, aged 10; Richard, a scholar, aged 5; Rosanna, aged 2; and Andrew, aged 4 months. Andrew Sr was listed as born in Whittingham, Rosanna and Andrew Jr were born in Adlington, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. On the night of the census their eldest son, Thomas, a compositor, aged 18, was staying with his grandparents, Thomas and Charlotte Myerscough, at 17 King Street, in Preston. On the night of the 1871 census Andrew Myerscough, a cotton yarn dresser and innkeeper, aged 50, was living at the Brookes Arms Pub, 1 Eaves Lane, Chorley with his wife Jane, aged 38 (sic), and five children, Robert, a railway porter, aged 20; Richard, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 16; Rosannah, aged 12; Andrew, a scholar, aged 10; and Thomas Joseph, aged 2. Although listed as their son, Thomas Joseph, who was born in Chorley in 1868, was actually their grandson. Both Andrew and Jane died before the date of the next census. Jane Myerscough, of Eaves lane, Chorley, died on 26 Feb 1875 and was buried on 1 Mar 1875 at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Weld Bank, Chorley, aged 52 years. It was noted in the burial register that it was a private grave "next to Gillett's". Andrew Myerscough, of Chorley, died on 20 Jul 1875 and was buried three days later at St Gregory's Church, Weld Bank, Chorley, aged 54 years. It was noted in the burial register that it was a private grave, but the grave location was not recorded. Probate Notice: "MYERSCOUGH Andrew. 30 August (1875). The Will of Andrew Myerscough late of Chorley in the County of Lancaster Innkeeper who died 20 July 1875 at Chorley was proved at Lancaster by Thomas Eccles of Adlington in the said County Innkeeper and Brewer and Thomas Myerscough of Liverpool in the said County Commercial Traveller the Son the Executors. Effects under £200." Note 1: Charlotte (Smith) Myerscough was Andrew's step-mother. Thomas Myerscough, a widower, and Charlotte Smith, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 9 May 1825 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Anthony Hammond, and the witnesses were Thomas and Ellen Dunderdale. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Note 2: In 1841 Ancestry.com has indexed Jane's family under the surname Vanderdle. |
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