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The Family of John and Margaret PARKER: John Parker and Margaret Singleton, both of Preston, were married on 22 Jul 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Mary Sherliker and James Hatch. The bride, groom and Mary Sherliker signed the marriage register with an X. They were also married in a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, witnessed by Joseph Sumner and Mary Sherlerker (sic) John and Margaret may have been in a bit of a hurry to marry, as their first child was born about three months later. He, like all but one of their fourteen children, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Thomas Parker was baptized on 20 Oct 1816, with sponsors Joseph Singleton and Margaret Walmesley. He was followed by William, who was baptized on 30 Aug 1818, with sponsors William Singleton and Catherine Clayton; then John, who was baptized on 7 Nov 1819, with sponsors James Pickup and Cecilia Hoskinson. Before July 1821, John and Margaret lost one of their children. W.P. PARKER: John and Margaret's son William, who was born in 1818, died in infancy and was almost certainly the 2 year old W.P. Parker who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Mar 1821. We know that William did not survive infancy because John and Margaret had another son in 1821 that they called William. William PARKER : John and Margaret's second child to be called William was baptized on 8 Jul 1821, with sponsors William and Margaret Gradwell. He died in childhood and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Jan 1833, aged 11 years. William was followed by Henry, who was baptized on 13 Jul 1823, with sponsors Thomas Sherrington and Margaret Whittle; then Mary, baptized on 26 Dec 1824, with sponsors Joseph Singleton and Elizabeth Cuerden; Margaret, baptized on 28 May 1826, with sponsors William Daniel and Frances McGowan; Joseph, baptized on 24 Feb 1828, with sponsors Thomas Cuerden and Ann Kitchen; and Ann, who was baptized on 10 Jan 1830, with sponsors Thomas Singleton and Jane Cuerden. John and Margaret's next child also died in infancy. Jane PARKER: Jane Parker was baptized on 10 Nov 1833 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel, with sponsors Thomas and Helen Singleton. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Nov 1834, aged 12 months. John and Margaret's eleventh child was Lucy, who was born on 25 Jun 1835 and was baptized on 28 Jun 1835, with sponsors Charles and Ann Walmesley. She was followed by Catherine, who was born on 28 Apr 1837, and was baptized two days later, with sponsors James Duckett and Ann Cuerdon. John and Margaret's twelfth child did not survive infancy. Agnes PARKER: Agnes Parker was born on 15 May 1839, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 19 May 1839, with sponsors John Grundy and Margaret Bleasdale. She was the only one of their children to be baptized at St Ignatius Church, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 May 1840, aged 11 months. A little less than a year later, John and Margaret's thirteenth child was born. Eliza Parker was born on 12 Mar 1841, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John Grundy and Margaret Parker, and on the night of the 1841 census John Parker, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40, was living in Edward Street West with Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40, and ten children, John, a cotton spinner, aged c. 20; Henry, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Joseph, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15; Ann, a cotton creeler, aged 13; Elizabeth, aged 9; Lucy, aged 6; Catherine, aged 4; and Eliza, aged 3 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. A little more than a month later, their youngest child died. Eliza PARKER: Eliza Parker, who was born in March 1841, was buried on 13 Jul 1841, aged 4 months. The following year, John and Margaret's fourteenth and last child was born. Grace Parker, was born on 28 Nov 1842 and was baptized on 4 Dec 1842, with sponsors Robert Gregson and Sarah Bleardale (sic). At the time of the 1851 census John Parker, a loomer, aged 53, was living at 3 Edward Street West with his wife Margaret, aged 52, and six children, Joseph, a shipwright, aged 23; Ann, a scutcher, aged 21; Elizabeth, a steam loom weaver, aged 19; Lucy, a steam loom weaver, aged 15; Catherine, a winder, aged 13; and Grace a scholar at home, aged 8. John was born in Leyland, and the rest of the family were born in Preston, and by 1861 the family had moved home. John Parker, a drawer-in of cotton yarn, aged 63, was living at 2 Nelson Terrace, Wellfield Road, Preston with Margaret, a housekeeper, aged 63, and four of their unmarried children, Ann, a drawing-in tenter of cotton yarn, aged 31; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 29; Lucy, a cotton weaver, aged 25; and Grace, a cotton weaver, aged 18. Margaret (Singleton) Parker died on 21 Mar 1870, and was buried three days later in a public grave, N-304, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 71 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Margaret Parker, Nelson Terrace, 71;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Mar 1870 At the time of the 1871 census John Parker, widower, a gardener, aged 73, was still living at 2 Nelson Terrace, with his unmarried daughters, Anne, a cotton drawing tenter, aged 40; Elizabeth, a housekeeper, aged 38; and Lucy, a cotton weaver, aged 34, but by 1881 they'd moved again. John Parker, a gardener, aged 83, was living at 6 Cannon Hill in Ashton (Ashton-on-Ribble), with his daughters Elizabeth, aged 48; and Lucy, a cotton weaver, aged 43. Also staying with them was an unmarried lodger, William Slingsley, a joiner, aged 23, who was born in Liverpool. John died five years later, on 30 Sep 1886, and was buried on 4 Oct 1886 in a private grave, C-439, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 89 years. His address was 17 Ashton Street, his was the fifth burial, and he was buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Burials since our last:...John Parker, Ashton-street, 89:" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Oct 1886 Note 1: When Lucy was baptized in 1835, her mother's maiden name was recorded as Singleton. Note 2: John and Margaret's grandson Joseph Parker, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Bleasdale) Parker, is also buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. |
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Ann PARKER: Ann Parker was the wife of James Parker, but without knowing her maiden surname it is impossible to determine where or when they got married. Their first two known children were Christopher, who was born in about 1806, and Richard, who was born in about 1809, both born during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing. At the time of the 1810 Catholic census of Preston James Parker, F (father), was living in Friargate, with Ann, M (mother), Christopher, aged 4; and Richard, aged 1. The first of their children to appear in the St Wilfrid's baptism transcripts was William, who was baptized on 16 Sep 1813, with sponsors James Gradwell and Margaret Wittle. He was followed by James, who was baptized 3 Mar 1816, with sponsors Robert Caton and Ann Harrison; then Catherine, who was baptized on 5 Apr 1818, with sponsors Thomas Langtree and Winifred Crooke. By the time of the 1820 Catholic census James Parker, aged 37, was living at 105 High Street, with Ann, aged 35, Christopher, aged 14; Richard, aged 11; William, aged 5; John, aged 4; and Catherine, aged 2. I can find no record of the baptism of John and suspect that John was the child baptized as James, and that a mistake was made either in the original register or in the transcription. James and Ann's next child was Thomas, who was baptized on 28 May 1820, with sponsors William Fayle and Ann Smith; then Ann, who was baptized on 10 Mar 1822, with sponsors Thomas Barker and Elizabeth Adams. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James and Richard Parker, weavers, living at 105 High Street. This was almost certainly father and son, as Richard lived with his father at the time. By the night of the 1841 census James Parker, a weaver, aged c. 55, was living in High Street, Preston with Richard, a mechanic, aged c. 30; John, a mechanic, aged c. 25; and Agnes, aged 4. Agnes was James' granddaughter, the daughter of his son John. Also staying with them was William Adams, a weaver, aged c. 65; and Margaret Adams, aged c. 60. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Richard Parker, the son of James and Ann Parker, of Preston, and Elizabeth Wallbank, the daughter of James and Ann Wallbank, of Penwortham, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Sep 1842, and the witnesses were Robert Gravestown and Jane Pennington, both of Preston. Marriage Announcement: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, Mr. Richard Parker to Miss Elizabeth Wallbank;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Sep 1842 James Parker died in 1845 but was not buried in either St Wilfrid's Cemetery or St Ignatius Churchyard. I suspect that he was buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but the early burial register for that church is missing. Note: James and Ann's son William married Martha Richardson in 1839 and lived in Crown Street. Their sons Richard and John continued to live in High Street for a time, and at the time of the 1851 census Richard Parker, a grinder and glazier, aged 49, was living in High Street with his wife Betty, aged 39, and four children, James, aged 7; Thomas, aged 6; William, aged 3; and John, aged 1. Living at the next house was John Parker, a mechanic, aged 35, with two children, Agnes, a power loom weaver, aged 14; and Mary, aged 9. |
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The Family of William and Martha PARKER: William Parker, a bachelor, aged 25, a clogger, of High Street, son of James Parker, a weaver; and Martha Richardson, a spinster, aged 25, a weaver, of Crown Street, the daughter of the late Thomas Richardson, a weaver, were married on 13 Aug 1839 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by J.C. Whish, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Ellen Greenwood. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1841 census William Parker, a clogger, aged c. 25, was living in Starch Houses, Preston, while Martha, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25, was staying in Crown Street, Preston, with her mother Ann Richardson, aged c. 65. Also staying there were Ellen Entwistle, aged c. 20; Ann Robertson, aged c. 15; and Mary Richardson, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The following year, their only child was born. Ann PARKER: Ann Parker was born on 11 May 1842, and was baptized on 15 May 1842 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston. The sponsors were Richard Parker and Mary Richardson. Ann died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Sep 1842, aged 4 months. Perhaps due to complications of childbirth, her mother died the following month. Martha PARKER: Martha (Richardson) Parker was the daughter of Thomas and Ann Richardson. She was baptized on 7 Aug 1814 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Hugh and Elizabeth Bell. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Oct 1842, aged 28 years. William seems to have remarried and had another child, and at the time of the 1851 census he was a clogger, aged 37, living at 6 Aqueduct Street with his wife Margaret, aged 30, and one child, James, a scholar, aged 8. Also staying with them was Margaret's unmarried sister Ann Harrington, a winder, aged 34. William and James were listed as born in Preston, and Margaret and her sister were born in Longton. This is the last record I can find of William and his family, who seem to have left Preston after 1851. Note: William Parker was the son of James and Ann Parker, of High Street, Preston. |
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James PARKER: James Parker, who was born in about 1794, died in Preston on 22 Dec 1834 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on Christmas Day 1834, aged 40 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, aged 40, Mr. James Parker, pork dealer, Molyneux Square; formerly innkeeper at Inglewhite." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Dec 1834 It's not known how long James Parker was the innkeeper in Inglewhite, which would have almost certainly been at the Green Man pub, the only pub in the tiny village. The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Butchers, James Parker, New Shambles; and also lists him under Shopkeepers & Dealers in Groceries & Sundries, at 10 Molineaux (sic) Square. Therefore it would appear that he lived in Molyneux Square and had a butcher's shop in the Shambles. |
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Joseph PARKER: Joseph Parker was born in Penwortham on 9 Oct 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Oct 1850. He was the son of Thomas and Margaret Parker, and the sponsors were Thomas Moss and Ann Parker. Thomas Parker, son of John and Margaret Parker, of Preston, and Margaret Bleasdale, daughter of James and Elizabeth Bleasdale, of Preston, were married at St Ignatius' Catholic Church in Preston on 13 Jan 1840. They were married by Francis West, and the witnesses were Ann Clarke and Mary Bleasdale. Margaret Bleasdale was pregnant at the time of their marriage, and their first child was born the following month. John Parker was born on 14 Nov 1840, and was baptized on 15 Nov 1840, with sponsors John Parker and Mary Bleasdale. At the time of the 1841 census Thomas Parker, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25, was living in Edward Street West with Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20, and one child, John, aged 7 months. Also staying with them was Dorothy Willicy, aged c. 65; and Betsy Parker, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas and Margaret's family continued to grow, with the birth of James, who was born on 25 Jan 1842, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 Jan 1842, with sponsors Henry Parker and Sarah Bleasdale; Thomas, who was born on 1 Jun 1844, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Jun 1844, with sponsors James Duckett and Margaret Parker; William, who was born on 5 Apr 1846, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 12 Apr 1846, with sponsors Joseph and Mary Parker; Henry, who was born on 28 Apr 1849, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Apr 1849, sponsors Robert and Susan Grayston; and the above mention Joseph, born on 9 Oct 1850. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Parker, an overlooker in cotton spinning, aged 34, was living in Middleforth Green, Penwortham with Margaret, aged 31, and six children, John, a scholar, aged 10; James, a scholar, aged 9; Thomas, a scholar, aged 6; William, a scholar, aged 4; Henry, aged 2; and Joseph, aged 5 months. The last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Margaret, who was born on 20 Sep 1852, and was baptized on 26 Sep 1852, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Parker. She was followed by another son they called Joseph, who was born on 2 Dec 1854, and was baptized the following day at St Walburge's Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors Henry and Sara Parker; then Elizabeth Teresa, who was born on 16 Nov 1857, and was baptized on 22 Nov 1857 at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors James Duckett and Elizabeth Parker; and finally Richard, their tenth and last child, who was born on 14 Mar 1860, and was baptized two days later at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors Richard Buller and Lucy Parker. At the time of the 1861 census Thomas Parker, a manager in a cotton factory, aged 44, was living at 40 Christ Church Street, Preston with Margaret, a housewife, aged 40, and nine children, John, a dyer, aged 20; James, a mechanic, aged 19; Thomas, a brush maker, aged 16; William, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Henry, a scholar, aged 12; Margaret, a scholar, aged 8; Joseph, a scholar, aged 6; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 3; and Richard, aged 1. With the exception of Henry and Margaret, who were born in Penwortham, they were all born in Preston. I cannot find any record of Thomas and Margaret after 1861. Note: Margaret Bleasdale was a sponsor to Agnes Parker in 1839, the daughter of John and Margaret (Singleton) Parker. |
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The Family of William and Ann PARKINSON: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Parkinson, a labourer, living at 35 Park Road, and it was from this address that his wife was buried. Ann PARKINSON: There is little to be found about Ann Parkinson and I have not been able to discover her maiden name or where she and William were married. She would have been in her 60s at the time of her death, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Mar 1834. The burial transcript did not record her age. William and Ann's daughter Ellen married Ralph Partington in 1839. Raphael (Ralph) Partington, son of Simon and Jane Partington, of Preston, and Ellen Parkinson, daughter of William and Ann Parkinson, of Preston, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Apr 1839. The witnesses were John Swift and Margaret Parkinson, both of Preston. On the night of the 1841 census William Parkinson, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 70, was living in Saul Street with Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25. They were living in the home of Ralph Partington, a joiner, aged 32, his wife Ellen, aged c. 35, and their daughter Ann, aged 1. William died four years later. William PARKINSON: William Parkinson, of Saul Street, who was born in about 1769, died in Preston on 23 Dec 1845, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 76 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...William Parkinson, Saul-street, aged 76." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Dec 1845 At the time of the 1851 census Ralph Partington, a joiner, aged 41, was living at 54 Saul Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 47, and their daughter Ann, a scholar, aged 11. Also staying with them was Ellen's sister Margaret Parkinson, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 42, and a niece, Ann Parkinson, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 17. Ralph was born in Preston, Ellen and Margaret were born in Westby, Ann Partington was born in Lytham, and Ann Parkinson was born in Liverpool. Note: Ralph Partington's parents were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. |
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The Family of James and Alice PARKINSON: James Parkinson, a bachelor, and Alice Woodhouse, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 7 Dec 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Edward Shirlaker and Grace Townley. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Alice was listed as a spinster but this was crossed out and replaced with widow and the correction was initialled by Thomas Clark. Alice, the daughter of John and Grace Hatch, was the widow of William Woodhouse, with whom she'd had at least seven children, including a set of twins who died in infancy and were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. James and Alice's first child together also died in infancy. Catherine PARKINSON: Catherine Parkinson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Dec 1834, with sponsors Robert Sherlerker and Charlotte Latus. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Jan 1839, aged 4 years. The burial transcript recorded her abode as 5 Appleton Road, which was actually Appleton Row. Appleton Row was also known as Harrison's Hill. At the time of the census 1841 James Parkinson, an engine manager, cotton, aged c. 25, was living in Appleton Row/Harrisons Hill, Preston with Alice, aged c. 35, and four children, Nancy, a power cotton carder, aged c. 15; Rachel, a power cotton carder, aged c. 15; Richard, aged 10; and Mary, age 1. Also staying with them was John Hatch, aged c. 75, who may have been a relative of Alice's. Although the children were all listed as having the surname Parkinson, the older three children were actually Alice's children by her first marriage. Their daughter Mary Ann died later that year. Mary Ann PARKINSON (1): Mary Ann Parkinson, who was born on 5 Nov 1839, was baptized on 10 Nov 1839 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, with sponsors James Spencer and Ellen Pemberton. She died just days after the 1841 census was taken, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Jun 1841, aged 18 months. A little more than a year after burying their daughter James and Alice had another daughter they called Mary Ann. Mary Ann PARKINSON (2): The second child to be called Mary Ann Parkinson was born on 7 Aug 1842, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Aug 1842, with sponsors Richard and Elizabeth Pemberton. She lived 3 years and was buried on 29 Mar 1846 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. On the night of the 1851 census James Parkinson, an engine tenter, aged 37, was living at 14 Canal Street, Preston with Alice, aged 45. Living with them were Alice's children Ann Woodhouse, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 21; Richard Woodhouse (called Parkinson in the census), aged 21; John Woodhouse, a cotton card master, aged 30; his wife Jane aged 30; and their two children, William, aged 3; and Eliza, aged 2. Also staying with them was a lodger, Eliza Marginson, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 20. Ann Woodhouse was born in Roughleagh, Yorkshire, Eliza Woodhouse was born in Stoke-on-Trent, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. James Parkinson, an Engine Tenter, of Frederick Street, was killed in an industrial accident on 21 Jul 1856, aged 43. His burial was recorded in the register for St John's Parish Church, but he was actually buried in the newly opened Preston Cemetery. James Parkinson, of Frederick Street, was buried on 23 Jul 1856 in a public grave, H-510, in a Church of England section of the cemetery, aged 41 years. Death Notice: DEATHS...On Monday morning last, James Parkinson, engine tenter, aged 43 years; and Richard Slater, oiler, aged 35. The deceased were killed by the explosion at the mill of Messrs. Horrockes, Miller, and Co. Particulars of the melancholy occurrence will be found in page 6." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Jul 1856 The newspaper account of the accident is too lengthy (and repetitive) to transcribe here but the basic facts of the case are that James Parkinson had been in the employ of Horrockes, Miller, and Co. for 20 years and was the engine tenter. It appears that a pressure relief valve, known as an equilibrium valve, on a boiler tank failed and caused an explosion in the Engine House at the mill. The oiler, Richard Slater either fell or was blown by the force of the blast into the "wheel dip", a drop of about 14 feet, where he hit his head on a part of the wheel. James Parkinson tried to escape around the cylinder but was hit by the steam escaping from the main pipe. He was found with his left hand resting on the lower part of the cylinder and his right hand against the wall. He and Mr Slater were both dead by the time other employees got to them, and their bodies were immediately taken to their respective homes. James Parkinson was about 43 years of age and left a widow. Richard Slater was about 35 years of age and left a widow and three children. After a lengthy Coroner's Inquest, with several witnesses testifying, the Coroner decided on an open verdict, and that the men had been "killed by an explosion, but how that occurred there is no evidence to show. It must be considered accidental." At the time of the 1861 census Alice Parkinson, widow, a housekeeper, aged 59, was living at 17 Sherliker's Court, off Canal Street, with her married daughter Nancy Bell, a cotton weaver, aged 32, and her granddaughter Mary Bell, a scholar, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Preston. This is the last confirmed record I can find of Alice (Hatch) Woodhouse-Parkinson. Note 1: When Alice married James Parkinson she was the widow of William Woodhouse, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Mar 1833, aged 33. They were married at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 19 Aug 1820. More information will be included under the name Woodhouse. Note 2: A PDF copy of the newspaper article regarding James Parkinson's accident is available on request. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ellen PARKINSON: Thomas Parkinson, a bachelor, and Ellen Gregson, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 19 Apr 1809 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Isaac Turner and Thomas Seed. Thomas Parkinson signed the register with an X. Thomas and Ellen were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, so we do not know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony, or what children they may have had before January 1813. Later records show that they had at least two, Sarah, born in about 1809, and Betty, born in about 1810. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records was William, who was baptized on 20 Feb 1814, with sponsors William Abram and Mary Walker. He was followed by Ann, who was baptized on 12 Nov 1815, with sponsors William and Thomasine Leach. Ann obviously died in infancy, but before St Wilfrid's Cemetery opened and I can find no record of her burial elsewhere. Thomas and Ellen's next child was another daughter they called Ann, who was baptized on 13 Nov 1816, with sponsors Joseph Latus and Sarah Leach. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 18 Oct 1818, with sponsors Thomas Walker and Margaret Wike. At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Thomas Parkinson, aged 37, was living at 27 Friargate with Ellen, aged 37; Sarah, aged 11; Betty, aged 10; William, aged 6; Ann, aged 3; Margaret, aged 1; and John, aged 20. It is unclear how John was related to the family. Later that same year Thomas and Ellen's daughter Beatrice Agnes was born. She was baptized on 3 Dec 1820, with sponsors William Leach and Ann Oldham. She was followed by James, who was baptized on 23 Oct 1821 with the same sponsors, William Leach and Ann Oldham. Thomas and Ellen's last known child was Ellen, who was baptized Helen Parkinson at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Feb 1824, with sponsors William and Margaret Barns. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list a Thomas Parkinson, a clogger, living at 131 Friargate, where they were apparently living when they lost their youngest child two years later. Ellen PARKINSON: Ellen Parkinson, of Friargate, who was born in 1824, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Apr 1834, aged 10 years. Her older brother joiner her less than five years later. James PARKINSON: James Parkinson, of 135 Friargate, who was born in 1821, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Feb 1839, aged 17 years. I can find no further record of this family and they do not appear in the 1841 census in Preston. Note: The LancashireBMD website has listed James Parkinson's age as 1 year instead of 17 years. His correct age was listed in the General Register Office death indexes. |
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Henry PARKINSON: Henry Parkinson was born on 1 Aug 1843, and was baptized on 6 Aug 1843 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Matthew and Helen Parkinson, and the sponsors were Henry and Elizabeth Parkinson. Matthew Parkinson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Apr 1818. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Parkinson and the sponsors were Peter Newby and Agnes Waring. Ellen Baines was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Apr 1820. She was the daughter of Richard and Mary Baines, and the sponsors were Hugh and Elizabeth Hargreaves. Matthew Parkinson and Ellen Baines were married in the Preston Registry Office on 30 Jul 1843. Wedding Announcement: "On Sunday last, at the Register Office,...Mr. Matthew Parkinson to Miss Ellen Baines, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Aug 1843 Getting married in a registry office rather than a church would have been highly unusual in the 1840s, especially for a Catholic couple, but the fact that their son Henry was born two days later may have been a factor. After losing their first child, Matthew and Ellen went on to have four more children, beginning with John, who was born on 25 Nov 1844, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 1 Dec 1844, with sponsors Richard Baines and Harriet Parkinson, then Richard, who was born on 7 May 1846, and was baptized three days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors John Whittle and Elizabeth Parkinson. At the time of the 1851 census Matthew Parkinson, a hand loom weaver, aged 32, was living at 1 Elizabeth Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 31, and two children, John, aged 6; and Richard, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Preston. Their daughter Elizabeth was born later that year. Elizabeth Parkinson was born on 7 Jun 1851, and was baptized the following day at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Joseph Waring and Ann [Ponlin?]. She was followed by their fifth and last child, Matthew, who was born on 3 Jun 1855 and was baptized on the same day at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Richard and Ann Acres. Matthew Parkinson Sr died in March 1857, and was buried on 15 Mar 1857 in a public grave, G-158, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 38 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Matthew Parkinson, New Hall-lane, aged 38;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Mar 1857 On the night of the 1861 census Ellen Parkinson, widow, a cotton frame tenter, aged 40, was living at 7 Millar Street, Preston with her widowed father Richard, a tailor, aged 84, and her four surviving children, John, aged 16; Richard, aged 14; and Elizabeth, aged 11, and Matthew, a scholar, aged 5. The three older children were all working as power loom cotton weavers, and Ellen and the children were all born in Preston. Ellen's father, who was born in Catforth, was listed as Richard Parkinson instead of Richard Baines. Matthew and Ellen's daughter Elizabeth married James Kilner in 1871 and by the time of the 1881 census James Kilner, a carter, aged 24, was living at 92 Bootle Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 29, and three children, Mary, a scholar, aged 3; Ellen, aged 2; and Elizabeth, aged 11 months. Living with them was Elizabeth's mother Ellen Parkinson, formerly a cotton weaver, aged 60. They were all listed as born in Preston, and Ellen was listed as unmarried rather than a widow. She died the following year. Ellen (Baines) Parkinson, who was born in 1820, died on 19 Dec 1882, and was buried on 22 Dec 1882 in a private grave, S-378, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Since our last:...Ellen Parkinson, Bootle-street, 62;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Dec 1882 Monument Inscription: "Pray for the soul of Ellen Parkinson, who departed this life December 19th 1882, aged 62 years, on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy..." Note: The above monument inscription is a partial inscription from a large headstone. |
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Joseph PARKINSON: I cannot find a baptism for this child. When he was buried on 10 Jun 1830 his age was recorded simply as "infant", and it is possible that he died shortly after birth and was given an emergency baptism. His abode was recorded as "Weavers Arms", which was almost certainly the Weavers Arms public house in King Street, but I can find no record of a Parkinson family having lived at that pub. |
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Mary Ann PARKINSON: Mary Ann Parkinson was baptized on 13 Jul 1834 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. She was the daughter of John and Esther (Ann Esther) Parkinson, and the sponsors were Richard and Mary Smith. John Parkinson, a bachelor, aged 35, a coach maker, and Ann Easter Smith, a spinster, aged 33, both of Preston, were married on 21 Feb 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Ralph Barker, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were William Parkinson and Alice Smith. The marriage register did not record their ages or John's occupation, but this information was included on the Marriage Bond, where Ann's surname was incorrectly recorded as Eastersmith.
John and Ann, who apparently sometimes went by her middle name, Esther, settled in Preston and baptized their first child at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Elizabeth Parkinson was baptized on 10 Jan 1828, and the sponsors were William and Elizabeth Parkinson. Elizabeth was followed six years later by the above mentioned Mary Ann, who died in infancy and was buried under the name Marianne Parkinson on 22 Jul 1835 in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 12 months. On the night of the 1841 census John Parkinson, a coach builder, aged c. 50, was living in Gardener Street, Preston with Ann, aged c. 45, and Eliza, aged 13. Also staying with them was William Smith, independent, aged 68. Although their relationships were not recorded in the census, William was the father of Ann Esther (Smith) Parkinson. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Esther's daughter Elizabeth, who apparently went by Eliza, married Thomas Ambrose Craven in 1851 and at the time of the 1851 census John Parkinson, a coach builder, aged 60, was living in Butler's Court, Preston with Ann, aged 55. John was listed as born in Preston and Ann was born in Eccles. Elizabeth Craven, of Manchester, died in Manchester and her body was brought back to Preston for burial. She was buried on 22 Feb 1858 in a Catholic grave at Preston Cemetery, aged 31 years. After her death her son came to live with his grandparents, and at the time of the 1861 census John Parkinson, a journeyman coach builder, aged 68, was living at 25 Butler's Court, Preston with his wife Ann, age 64, and their grandson, John P Craven, a scholar, aged 8. Although they were all listed as born in Preston, their grandson John Parkinson Craven, was actually born near Manchester. John Parkinson died some time after 1861 and on the night of the 1871 census Ann Parkinson, widow, a housekeeper, aged 75, was living at 25 Butlers Court, Preston with her grandson, John Parkinson Craven, a soda water manufacturer's assistant, aged 18. Ann's birthplace was recorded as Eccles and her grandson's was Manchester. This is the last confirmed record I can find of Ann Esther (Smith) Parkinson. Note: Ann Esther Smith was the daughter of William and Mary (Eccles) Smith. |
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The Family of William PARKINSON: William Parkinson and Alice Smith were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 May 1848, with William Smith and Mary Parkinson as witnesses. Wedding Announcement: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, by the Rev. John Gosford, Mr. William Parkinson, tea dealer, to Miss Alice Smith, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Jun 1848 Over the eleven years of their marriage William and Alice baptized six of their seven children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with James, who was born on 23 Feb 1849 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors William Smith and Mary Parkinson. Their second child died in infancy. Thomas PARKINSON: Thomas Parkinson was born on 1 Mar 1850, and was baptized Thomas Parkenson (sic) on 3 Mar 1850 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas and Margaret Swarbrick. He lived less than a year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Jan 1851, aged 10 months. On the night of the 1851 census William Parkinson, a bookkeeper and hosier, aged 26, was living at 25 Friargate, Preston with his wife Alice, a milliner, aged 25, and their son James, aged 2. Also staying with them was Alice's brother, William Smith, a corn dealer, aged 23, and a house servant, Mary McCann, aged 19. They were all listed as born in Preston, with the exception of their servant, who was born in Ireland. Alice may have been pregnant with their third child, another that did not survive infancy. Mary Jane PARKINSON: Mary Jane Parkinson was born on 11 Oct 1851, and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Booth and Jane Dunderdale. She died on 21 Sep 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 1 year. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Mary Jane, infant daughter of Mr. Wm. Parkinson, Golden Ball Inn, in this town, aged 12 months." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Sep 1852 William Parkinson seems to have tried his hand at a number of occupations, being described as a bookkeeper, hosier, draper, milliner, grocer, and for a few years, landlord of the Golden Ball pub in New Street. He was only there from about 1852 to about 1855, and it was during that time that his fourth child was born. William Henry Parkinson was born on 22 Aug 1853 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Alice Thomson. He also died in infancy, but was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery with his older siblings. I have checked the burial records for St Ignatius Catholic Church and the newly opened Preston Cemetery, but cannot locate William Henry's burial record. It may be that he was buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but those burial records are apparently missing. William and Alice's fifth child was Mary Angela, who was born on 27 May 1855 and was baptized on 31 May 1855, with sponsors Henry Kellet and Elizabeth Parkinson. A note in the baptism register records that she married Charles Battersby on 8 Jan 1916 at St Joseph's Catholic Church, but this was actually her second marriage. By that time she was the widow of John Edward Robinson, who she married in 1881. William and Alice's sixth child was Aloysius, who was born on 22 Feb 1857 and was baptized Louis A. on 24 Feb 1857, with sponsors Thomas Stirzaker and Catherine Threlfall. He too died in infancy and was buried on 16 May 1858 in a private grave, A-296, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 1 year. His was the first burial in a newly purchased grave, and he was buried 20 feet deep. The parish burial register records that he was the son of William Parkinson, a draper, of Church Street. William and Alice's seventh and last child was the only one not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. William Joseph Parkinson was born on 14 Dec 1858, and was baptized two days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Richard Smith and Agnes Stirzaker. He died on 1 Mar 1859 and was buried two days later in the family grave, A-296, in Preston Cemetery, aged 2 months. His was the 2nd burial, and he was buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, William Joseph, son of Mr. William Parkinson, Church-street, aged 11 weeks. Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 March 1859 Alice (Smith) Parkinson died on Friday, 23 Dec 1859 and was buried in the family grave, A-296, at Preston Cemetery on 26 Dec 1859, aged 33 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, in Church-street, after a long and painful illness, Alice, the beloved wife of Mr. William Parkinson, draper, and daughter of the late Mr. Smith, corn merchant, in the 34th year of her age." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Dec 1859 With his wife's death, William was left to care for his two surviving children, James, aged 10, and Mary Angela, aged 4. His children needed a mother, and William remarried just four months later. William Parkinson, of Preston, the son of James Parkinson, and Mary Kay, of Preston, the daughter of William Kay, were married on 24 Apr 1860 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by Roger Taylor, and the witnesses were John and Mary Kay, both of Preston. Marriage Announcement: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Augustine, Mr. William Parkinson, draper, Church-street, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. William Kay, perfumer, formerly of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Apr 1860 At the time of the 1861 census William Parkinson, a milliner and hosier, aged 36, was living at 47 Church Street, Preston with his second wife Mary, aged 36, and his daughter Mary Angela, a scholar, aged 5. Also staying with them was a servant, Ann Brierly, aged 13. They were all listed as born in Preston, with the exception of their servant, who was born in Brownedge. On the night of the 1871 census William Parkinson, an underclothing manufacturer, aged 46, was living at 24 Cross Street, Preston with Mary, aged 46. William was employing one woman and five girls. Above his occupation, in a different hand, was written 'draper'. This is the last confirmed record I have of William. I know that he fell on hard times later in life and was declared bankrupt at one point, and I suspect that he and Mary left Preston after 1871. A William Parkinson, of 251 Great Homer Street, Liverpool died on 7 Sep 1877, and buried on 11 Sep 1877 in grave 483, at Low Hill Cemetery, Liverpool, aged 53 years. At the time of the 1881 census a Mary Parkinson, widow, a machinist, aged 55, born in Preston, was a lodger at 5 Cazneau Street, Liverpool, the home of Louis and Grace McGrah. Mr McGrah was a draper from Ireland. I can't be sure that this Mary is William's widow, but I can be sure of the entry in the 1891 census, when Mary Parkinson, a widow, aged 67, was living at 27 Albert Edward Road, West Derby, Liverpool, the home of her brother John Kay, a widower, aged 57. John Kay was a chemist and druggest, and was, like Mary, born in Preston. Mary was living on her own means. Sadly, Mary ended her days as an inmate in the Liverpool Workhouse in Walton on the Hill, where she was at the time of both the 1901 and 1911 censuses. In 1911 she was aged 86, and was as described as a widow, from Preston. She died the following year and was buried on 10 May 1912, aged 88, in a pauper's grave, 10-141, at Everton Cemetery. The Register records that she was from the Workhouse, and was a Roman Catholic. Note 1: Alice Smith was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 Feb 1826, the daughter of William and Mary Smith, and the sponsors were Henry and Ann Smith. Her parents are buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Note 2: Mary Kay was baptized on 22 Jun 1824, the daughter of William and Margaret Kay, and the sponsors were James and Ann Norris. Margaret Kay is buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, but William Kay emigrated to Australia, where he died in 1874. |
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Richard PARKINSON: Richard Parkinson, who was born in about 1776, died in Preston on 23 Apr 1846, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last, Mr. Richard Parkinson, Butler's Court, formerly landlord of the Grey Horse Inn, Church-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Apr 1846 Richard Parkinson, son of Robert and Margaret Parkinson, of Bleasdale, and Sarah Wilkinson, widow of James Wilkinson, of Preston, were married on 14 Jul 1838 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were James Bennet of Preston and Elizabeth Whiteside of Lancaster. The marriage entry does not record Richard's marital status so it is difficult to determine if he was a widower or a bachelor. He and Sarah were both in their 50s when they married and did not have any children together. Sarah and her first husband, James Wilkinson, had a least one child, a daughter Mary, who was born in about 1811. She married Thomas Fish, from Blackpool, at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Oct 1837. On the night of the 1841 cenus Richard Parkinson, an Innkeeper, aged c. 60, was living at the Grey Horse Inn, 145 Church Street, Preston with Sarah, aged c. 55. Also staying with them was Margaret Atkinson, a servant, aged c. 20. Sarah was listed as born in Lancashire and Richard and the servant were born outside of the county. At the time of the 1851 census Sarah Parkinson, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 66, was living at 10 Avenham Road, Preston with her married daughter Mary Fishe (sic), aged 39. Also staying with them were two unmarried lodgers, Thomas Rogers, a surveyor's assistant, aged 20; and James Croft, an attorney, aged 48. Sarah was listed as born in Lancaster, Mary was born in Preston, Mr Rogers was born in Freckleton, and Mr Croft was born in Wales. On the night of the 1861 census Sarah Parkinson, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 76, was living at 9 Avenham Road, Preston with her daughter Mary Fisher (sic), a lodging house keeper's assistant, aged 50. Lodging with them were two unmarried men, William B Gates, a cotton mule spindle maker, aged 16; and Richard Dowbiggin, a hosiers assistant, aged 22. Sarah died two years later. Sarah Parkinson, of Avenham Road, was buried on 4 Jul 1863 in a private grave, C-191, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Hers was the first interment in a grave purchased by her daughter Mary Fish, and she buried 8 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 6th inst., Mrs. Sarah Parkinson, Avenham-road, aged 78." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Jul 1863 After her mother's death Mary Fish took over the running of the lodging house and at the time of the 1871 census she was described as a widow, aged 60, a lodging house keeper at 10 Avenham Road. At that time she had one lodger, John A Phillips, a tea dealer, from Whalley, aged 24 years. Mary, an annuitant, aged 70, was living alone at 10 Avenham Road at the time of the 1881 census, and died three years later. Mary Fish, of 9 St Austin's Road, was buried on 18 Oct 1884 in the private grave, C-191, where her mother was buried twentyone years earlier. She was aged 74 years, was the second and last interment, and was buried 6 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last...Mary Fish, St. Austin's-road, 74;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Oct 1884 Note: Sarah's first husband, James Wilkinson, landlord of the Hoop and Crown pub in Friargate, died on 19 Feb 1834 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 48 years. |
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William PARKINSON: William Parkinson and Alice Pert, both of Preston, were married on 7 Aug 1797 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Nicholson, Curate, and the witnesses were John Hilton and William Hodgkinson. The bride and groom signed the marriage register with an X. William and Alice's first known child was Mary, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Nov 1799, with sponsors Peter Acres and Mary Pert. Unfortunately, their next four children were born during the period covered by the missing baptism register (1803 to 1812). Ann was born in about 1805, and Thomas in about 1808. At the time of the 1810 Catholic census of Preston William Parkinson, F (father), and Alice, M (mother) were living in Bowling Green, off Friargate, with Mary, aged 7; Ann, aged 5; and Thomas, aged 2. Their daughter Jane was born either later that year or early in 1811, followed by Alice in about 1812. William and Alice's sixth known child was Margaret, who was baptized on 16 Feb 1815, with sponsors Thomas Bamber and Margaret Oldham; followed by Hannah, who wasn't baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel and I've not been able to find her baptized elsewhere. Their ninth known child was Charles, who was baptized on 29 Jun 1817, with sponsors Henry Cooper and Ellen Allen. He died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 11 Aug 1819. William and Alice's tenth and last known child was Ellen, who was baptized on 9 Jan 1820, with sponsors Thomas Sherlerker and Ann Pert. At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston William Parkinson, aged 41, was living in Canal Street with Alice, aged 38, and Mary, aged 19; Ann, aged 15; Thomas, aged 12; Jane, aged 8; Alice, aged 7; Margaret, aged 5; Hannah, aged 3; and Ellen, aged 1. Over the next twenty or so years William and Alice's children married and started families of their own, and on the night of the 1841 census William Parkinson, a cotton spinner, aged c. 60, was living in Canal Street, Preston with Alice, aged c. 60 (recorded as 6 in the census). Also staying with them was their grandson John Cross, aged 14, the son of their daughter Mary and her husband Thomas Cross. William apparently owned several houses in Canal Street and three of his daughters were living further along the street: Their daughter Alice, aged c. 25, with her husband Robert Whatmough (sic); their daughter Hannah, aged c. 25, with her husband Thomas Hogarth (sic); and their daughter Ellen, aged c. 20 (recorded as 2 in the census), with her husband Richard Fletcher. William Parkinson, who was born in about 1778, died on 16 Sep 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Sep 1844, aged 66 years. William left a detailed Will, leaving all his household goods, furniture, clothes, money, and other personal estate to his wife Alice Parkinson. His Executors were to pay the rents and profits from his dwellinghouses in Canal Street to his wife during her lifetime, and after her death they were to be sold and the income from the sale of the houses was to be divided equally between his seven daughters, namely Mary, the wife of Thomas Cross; Ann, the wife of William Anderson; Jane, the wife of Thomas Tipping; Alice, the wife of Robert Watmough; Margaret, the wife of John Eastwood; Hannah, the wife of Thomas Hoggett (sic); and Ellen, the wife of Richard Fletcher. The monies were to be for their respective separate uses, benefits and disposals, "free from the power, control, debts or engagements of their respective husbands and wherewith such husbands shall in no wise intermeddle...". William made his Will on 8 Dec 1843 and signed it with his mark, which was witnessed by two solicitor's clerks, James Hayes and James Lodder.
The Will was proved on 14 Jan 1845 by Thomas Tipping, one of the Executors, and the personal estate was valued at under £20 (which did not include the value of any real property). I can find no further record of Alice (Pert) Parkinson after her husband's death. She is not listed in the 1851 census in Lancashire and I can find no record of her death or burial in Preston between 1844 and 1851. Note: Alice Pert was baptized on 19 Sep 1781. She was the daughter of Thomas and Ann Pert, and the sponsors were Thomas Aubin and Betty Pert. |
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Mary Jane PARSON / PARSONS: Mary Jane Parson was born on 16 Apr 1848, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 30 Apr 1848. She was the daughter of Robert and Isabella Parson, and the sponsors were William and Elizabeth Davis. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 May 1848, aged 1 month. Robert Parson and Isabella Keighley, nee Davis, the widow of Bruno Keighley, were married on 13 Apr 1846 at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston. The witnesses were Richard Walmesley and Ellen Rogerson. Mary Jane was Robert and Isabella's first child together. Their second child, William, was born on 15 Oct 1849, and was baptized on 21 Oct 1849 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors William Thompson and Mary Barnes. At the time of the 1851 census Robert Parson, a stonemason, aged 24, was living at 334 Ribbleton Lane, Preston with his wife Isabella, aged 28, and two children, her son Thomas Keighley, a scholar, aged 8; and their son William, aged 1. Robert was listed as born in Glaidburn (Slaidburn), Yorkshire; Isabella was born in Alston; Thomas was born in Thornley; and William was born in Preston. There were two other families, a total of twelve other people, living at that address. The following year Robert and Isabella's third child, Joshua, was born. He was born on 1 Apr 1852, and was baptized on 11 Apr 1852 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors James Rogerson and Mary Ann Coupe. For some reason, Robert and Isabella seem to have left the Catholic church after 1852, as the rest of their children were baptized in Church of England churches. Mary Parsons was baptized at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 23 Jun 1854. The baptism register records that her father was a mason, of Pole Street, Preston. Some time after 1854 the family left Preston and their fifth child, Jane, was baptized on 17 May 1857 at St Mary's Parish Church in Goosnargh. Her father was recorded as a stonemason, of Whittingham. Their sixth and last child, Catherine, was baptized on 15 Apr 1860 at St Lawrence's Parish Church in Longridge. Her father was a stonemason, of Alston. At the time of the 1861 census Robert Parson, a stonemason, aged 36, was living at Bottom of Church Brow, Clitheroe, with his wife Isabella, aged 38, and six children, Isabella's son Thomas (listed in the census as Thomas Parson), a stonemason, aged 18; William, a reed maker, aged 11; Joshua, a scholar, aged 9; Mary, a scholar, aged 6; Jane, aged 3; and Catherine, aged 1. Robert was listed as born in Newton, Yorkshire, Isabella was born in Alston, Thomas was born in Thornley, William, Joshua and Mary were born in Preston, and the two youngest girls were born in Whittingham. Sadly, Isabella and her son Joshua died within weeks of each other later that year. Joshua Parsons was buried at St Mary Magdalene Church in Clitheroe on 26 May 1861, aged 9 years, and Isabella Parsons was buried in the same churchyard on 20 Jun 1861, aged 38 years. Robert didn't stay a widower for long, remarrying later that same year. Robert Parsons, widower, aged 37, a mason, of Park Street, and Margaret Marchbank, spinster, aged 38, a winder, of Victoria Terrace, were married on 21 Dec 1861 at St James' Parish Church in Clitheroe. They were married after Banns by George Fielding, Incumbent, and the witnesses were John Baxter and Sarah Jane Marchbank. Margaret was the daughter of Barnard Marchbank, a printer, but in the space for Robert's father's details was written 'does not know'. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. By the time of the 1871 census Robert Parsons, a mason, aged 46, was living at 84 Lowergate, Clitheroe, with his wife Margaret, a washerwoman, aged 48. Also staying at the same address was William Nutter, widower, a smith, aged 61. Robert was listed as born in Newton, Yorkshire, Margaret was born in Clitheroe, and William Nutter was born in Trawden. Robert Parsons died in the Clitheroe district in 1877, aged 56 years, and may have been buried in Clitheroe Cemetery, which opened in 1861. At the time of the 1881 census Margaret Parsons, a widow, aged 58, was living with her step-daughter Catherine, the wife of Alfred Demaine. She died four years later, in early 1885, aged 62 years. She, like Robert, was probably buried in Clitheroe Cemetery. Note 1: The spelling of this family's surname varied between Parson and Parsons in the available records, with Parsons becoming the more common spelling as time passed. Note 2: Isabella Davis was the widow of Bruno Keighley, who died in 1845, aged 26. For further information regarding her first marriage see the burial of her son John Keighley. Note 3: Burial records for Clitheroe Cemetery are held at the cemetery office. Telephone: 01200 414478, E-mail: cemetery.services@ribblevalley.gov.uk |
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Edward PARKIN: Edward Parkin was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 May 1830. He was the son of John and Winifred Parkin, and the sponsors were John Brenan and Margaret Holderness. John Parkins (sic) and Winifred Astley, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 9 Aug 1829 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by James T Wareing, and the witnesses were John Branan and Catherine Cranshaw. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Winifred Astley was about 28 years old when she married John Parkin, and this may be why they had only two children. Their second child was Mary, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Oct 1832 with sponsors William Astley and Elizabeth Hartley. On the night of the 1841 census John Parkin, a cotton weaver, aged c. 45; was living in King Street with Winifred, aged c. 45; Mary, aged 8; and Mary, aged c. 65. Also staying with them was Isabella Astley, a cotton weaver, aged 68, Catherine Finney, aged c. 25; Thomas Bentham, a cotton weaver, aged c. 60; John Craven, a cotton weaver, aged 38; and Cicily Craven, aged 4 months. John Parkin was born outside of the county, Catherine Finney was born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were listed as born in Lancashire. Winifred was the daughter of Edward Astley, and Isabella Astley was Winifred's step-mother, her late father's second wife. At the time of the 1851 census John Perkin (sic), a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 59, was living at 16 King Street with Nancy (sic), a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 62, and their daughter Mary, a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 18. Staying with them were five unmarried visitors, Richard Moon, aged 22; Mary Osbaldeston, aged 34, both steam loom cotton weavers; Jane Harrison; aged 32; Elizabeth Stanley, aged 35; and Elizabeth Slater, aged 20, all card room hands. John was listed as born in Heaythgarth (?), Yorkshire, Winifred was born in Chorley, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their five visitors were probably actually lodgers. On 3 Jul 1854, Mary Parkin, spinster, aged 21, a servant living in Walton-le-Dale, married Thomas Turner, bachelor, aged 20, a joiner living in St Paul's Road, Preston. They were married at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston by T Cookson, and the witnesses were Thomas Walmsley of Charlotte Street, and Elizabeth Slater of King Street. Thomas was listed as the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Turner, both deceased, and Mary was the daughter of John and Winifred Parkin, of King Street Preston. The handwriting in the marriage register is difficult to read, but it appears that Mary's surname was spelled Perkin, however the civil marriage certificate spelled her surname Parkin. On the night of the 1861 census John Parkin, a grocer, aged 68, was living at 1 Ribblesdale Place in Walton-le-Dale with Winifred, aged 70. Living with them was their widowed daughter Mary Turner, a grocer's assistant, aged 28, and her three children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 5; Mary, aged 3; and John, aged 1. John Parkin was listed as born in Wensedale(?), Yorkshire, Winifred was born in Chorley, Mary was born in Preston, and her children were born in Walton-le-Dale. Also staying with them was an unmarried boarder, Ann Lanes, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 34, from Blackburn. Both John and Winifred died three years later. Winifred Parkin died in Walton-le-Dale on 5 Mar 1864. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 5th inst., Winefred (sic), wife of Mr. John Parkin, provision dealer, Walton-le-Dale, aged 73." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Mar 1864 John Parkin died seven months later, on 13 Oct 1864. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 13th inst., Mr. John Parkin, provision dealer, Walton-le-Dale, aged 73." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Oct 1864 Probate Notice: "PARKIN John - 27 December Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of John Parkin late of Walton-le-Dale in the County of Lancaster Grocer a Widower deceased who died on 13 Oct 1864 at Walton-le-Dale aforesaid were granted at Lancaster to Mary Turner of Walton-le-Dale aforesaid Widow the only Child of the said Deceased she having been first sworn. Effects under £50.". |
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The Family of Richard and Elizabeth PEMBERTON: Richard Pemberton, a painter, of Preston, and Elizabeth Wilson, a spinster, of Liverpool, were married on 17 Apr 1809 at Holy Trinity Church in Liverpool. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Moss, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Walker and Ann Wilson. Unusually for this date, all four signed their own names in the marriage register. After marrying in Liverpool Richard and Elizabeth settled in Preston. The early years of their marriage were during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's register, 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, but we do know that they had at least two children during that period, William, who was born in about 1810, and Thomas, who was born in about 1811. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's records was Anne, who was baptized on 28 Mar 1813, with sponsors Thomas Walker and Frances Wilson. She was followed by Jane, who was baptized on 1 Feb 1815, with sponsors John Orrell and Ann Wilson, then Margaret Foster, who was baptized 1 Dec 1816, with sponsors Thomas Waring and Margaret Foster; and John George, who was baptized on 19 Mar 1819, with sponsors J. G. Rd. Morris and Sarah Jones. Margaret PEMBERTON: Margaret Foster Pemberton, who was born in 1816, was not listed with her family at the time of the 1820 Catholic census, (see below), when she would have been 4 years old. I believe that she was the Margaret Pemberton that was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Mar 1820, with no age or abode recorded. I can find no other burial record of a Margaret Pemberton in Preston between 1816 and 1820. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Richard Pemberton, aged 35, living at 16 Friargate with Elizabeth, aged 34, and five children, William, aged 10; Thomas, aged 8; Ann, aged 7; Jane, aged 5; and George (John George), aged 1. Their seventh known child was born the following year. Richard Pemberton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Jan 1821, with sponsors John Gardner and Alice Fox. He was followed by Catherine Frances, who, for some reason, was baptized twice. She was baptized on 7 Apr 1823, with one sponsor, Margaret Orrel, than again ten days later, with sponsors Thomas Greaves and Margaret Orell. It may be that Catherine was not expected to survive and was baptized at the bedside on the 7th, and then was taken into the chapel for a blessing on the 17th. The 1828 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Painters, "Pemberton Richard, (and gilder) 16 Friargate", and it was in that year that their ninth and last known child, Elizabeth, was born. She was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Oct 1826, with sponsors John Caupe and Mary Swarbric (sic). Over the next five years, Elizabeth (Wilson) Pemberton lost a daughter and her husband. Jane PEMBERTON: Jane Pemberton, of North Road, who was born in 1815, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Aug 1829, aged 14 years. Richard PEMBERTON Sr: Richard Pemberton, of Spring Gardens, who was born in about 1785, died on 30 Mar 1831 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Apr 1831, aged 45 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, in the 45th year of his age, Mr. Richard Pemberton, painter and gilder of this town. He was a tender husband and affectionate father, he has left a widow and numerous family to deplore his loss." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Apr 1831 Over the next few years Elizabeth saw two of her children marry, and one die at a young age. William Pemberton and Maria Abbott were married on 19 Jul 1832 (see below); and John Bennett, a bachelor, and Ann Pemberton, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 29 Nov 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Maria Pemberton. Maria signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas PEMBERTON: Thomas Wilson Pemberton, of Everton Gardens, who was born in about 1811, and who was listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls as a painter living at 31 Everton Gardens, died of consumption on 22 Mar 1838 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 26 years. His brother William, of 33 Everton Gardens, registered the death. Elizabeth (Wilson) Pemberton died two years later. Elizabeth PEMBERTON (1): Elizabeth Pemberton, of 34 Everton Gardens, the widow of Richard Pemberton, a painter, died on 18 Jul 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 53 years. There was no death notice published. On the night of the 1841 census Ann Bennett, aged c. 25, was living in Newton Street, Preston with William, aged 4. Staying with her was Richard Pemberton, a painter's apprentice, aged c. 20; Catherine Pemberton, a cotton weaver, aged 18; and Elizabeth Pemberton, a cotton weaver, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ann (Pemberton) Bennett died on 13 May 1848, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 35 years, and at the time of the 1851 census her son William Bennett, by then aged 14, was living with his unmarried aunt, Ann Wilson, a seamstress, aged 66, at 15 Egan Street, Preston. Also living there were her unmarried nieces, Catherine Pemberton, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 28; and Elizabeth Pemberton, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 24. Ann Wilson was born in Liverpool, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. The Family of William and Maria PEMBERTON: William Pemberton, a bachelor, and Maria Abbott, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 19 Jul 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Wallis and Alice Abbott. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. William and Maria settled in Preston, where their first child was born five and a half months later. Richard Pemberton was baptized on 5 Jan 1833, with sponsors Thomas Pemberton and Ann Seed. His mother's name was recorded as Mary in the baptism transcripts. He was followed by John, who was born on 8 May 1836 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church six days later, with sponsors William Whittam and Maria Smith. John Pemberton was the first child baptized at the newly opened St Ignatius Church.
William and Maria's third child was William, who was born on 11 Feb 1839 and was baptized three days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors Matthew Browne and Maria Whittam, and on the night of the 1841 census William Pemberton, a painter, aged c. 30, was living in Stoneygate, Preston with Maria, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 30, and three children, Richard, aged 8, John, aged 5 and William, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. William and Maria's fourth child was Mary Ann, who was born on 14 Feb 1842 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church the next day, with sponsors John Chard and Ellen Walker. Their fifth child did not survive infancy. Elizabeth PEMBERTON (2): Elizabeth Pemberton was born on 21 Apr 1846 and was baptized six days later at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors Rudolph Hayes and Catherine Pemberton. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jan 1847, aged 9 months. William and Maria's sixth child was another daughter they called Elizabeth, who was born on 5 Jul 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church four days later, with sponsors Richard and Elizabeth Pemberton. Elizabeth was two years old when her father died. William Pemberton, of Stonygate, died on 4 Oct 1850 and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 8 Oct 1850, aged 40 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Mr. William Pemberton, painter, Stoneygate, aged 40." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Oct 1850 At the time of the 1851 census Maria Pemberton, widow, a provision dealer, aged 40, was living at 8 Stoneygate, with four children, Richard, a billiard marker, aged 18; John, an apprentice coach builder, aged 14; Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 9, and Elizabeth, aged 2. Maria was listed as born in Blackburn, and her children were born in Preston. Her son William may have been the William Pemberton, of Preston, aged 12, who was a student at Stonyhurst. At the time of the 1861 census Maria Pemberton, widow, a dressmaker, aged 51, was living at 51 Tithe Barn Street, Preston with two children, Mary Ann, an assistant draper, aged 19; and Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 12. In this census Maria's birthplace was listed as Mellor. Ten years later Maria was still living at 51 Tithe Barn Street. Maria, a dressmaker, aged 61, was living with her unmarried son William, a druggist, aged 32; her daughter Elizabeth, a mantle maker, aged 22; her mother's widowed sister, Margaret Wilson, an invalid, aged 63; and two boarders, Isabella Yates, an unmarried draper's assistant, aged 23; and Martha Hanley, an unmarried hosier's assistant, aged 21. Maria and her aunt were listed as born in Mellor, her children were born in Preston, Isabella Yates was born in Ireland, and Martha Hanley was born in Blackburn. Maria (Abbott) Pemberton died three years later. Maria Pemberton, of 51 Tithe Barn Street was buried on 26 Oct 1874 in a private grave, P-39, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Maria Pemberton, Tithebarn-street, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Oct 1874 |
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The Family of James and Ellen PEMBERTON: James Pemberton, a cooper, aged 27, and Ellen Smith, a spinster, aged 21, were married on 19 Jan 1812 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Brocklebank, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Hubberstey and Mary Smith. Their ages, James' occupation and Ellen's marital status were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond dated 18 Jan 1812. James and Ellen were married during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's register, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records was Richard, who was baptized on 6 Nov 1814, with sponsors Thomas Crook and Winifred Smith. He was followed by the first of two daughters they called Elizabeth. Elizabeth PEMBERTON: Elizabeth Pemberton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 Mar 1817, with sponsors Richard Crook and Emma Smith. She did not survive infancy and was almost certainly the Elizabeth Pemberton that was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Jan 1818. Her abode was not recordedm and her age was recorded as 10 years instead of 10 months. James and Ellen's third child was the second daughter they called Elizabeth, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Feb 1820, with sponsors John Barton and Emma Smith. She was followed by Joseph Peter, who was baptized on 30 Jun 1822, with sponsors Joshua Bamber and Elizabeth Pemberton; then Mary, who was baptized on 4 Oct 1826, with sponsors John and Jane Hubbersty. Their sixth child also died in infancy. Winifrid PEMBERTON: Winifrid Pemberton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel 9 Mar 1828, with sponsors Richard Crook and Bella Bamber. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 24 Jan 1830, where her age was recorded as "infant" and her abode was recorded as "Vicarage", which was apparently the Vicarage Inn. James and Ellen's seventh child was James, who was baptized on 16 Oct 1831, with sponsors Edward Knight and Mary Melling. It seems that James and Ellen moved in about 1832 as the 1832 Preston electoral rolls lists James Pemberton as a retail brewer at 2 Vicarage (the above mentioned Vicarage Inn), and as an innkeeper at a public house, 21 Fylde Road (the Ship Inn). They were living at the Ship Inn when their eighth child was born. Eleanor Jane PEMBERTON: Eleanor Jane Pemberton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 May 1834, with sponsors Nicholas and Ann Smyth. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Aug 1834, under the name Helen Pemberton, of the Ship Inn, Fylde Road. Her age was recorded as "infant". The 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under TAVERNS & PUBLIC HOUSES, James Pemberton, at the Ship, 21 Fylde Road, but sometime after 1834 the family moved to the Lamb and Packet pub in Friargate, where they were living when one of their son died. Joseph PEMBERTON: Joseph Peter Pemberton, of Friargate, who was born in 1822, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Mar 1840, aged 18 years. On the night of the 1841 census, 6 Jun 1841, James Pemberton, a publican, aged c. 50, was living in Friargate, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 50, and four children, Richard, a plumber, aged c. 25; Elizabeth, aged c. 20; Mary, aged 13; and James, aged 10. Also staying with them was Betsy Kenny, a female servant, aged c. 20; Alice Hodgson, aged c. 50; Alice Hodgson, aged c. 15; and Alice Webster, aged 5. James, Ellen and their children were listed as born in Lancashire, their servant was born in Ireland, and the rest of the household were of foreign birth. Ellen (Smith) Pemberton died five days later. Ellen PEMBERTON: Ellen Pemberton, of Friargate, who was born in about 1790, died on 11 Jun 1841 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 50 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday morning, very suddenly, Ellen, the wife of Mr. James Pemberton, of the Lamb and Packet Inn, Friargate, aged 50." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Jun 1841 James and Ellen's son Richard, who had recently taken over the Black Bull pub in Cheapside, Preston, married Margaret Wilson, the daughter of John and Ann Wilson, of Preston, on 7 Apr 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Henry France and Elizabeth Pemberton, both of Preston. Sadly, Margaret died a little more than a year later and was buried on 9 Jun 1843 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 28 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS - On Tuesday last, aged 28, Margaret, wife of Mr. Richard Pemberton, of the Black Bull Inn, Cheapside." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 Jun 1843 At the time of the 1851 census James Pemberton, widower, a publican, aged 67, was living at 91 Friargate, Preston with his widowed son Richard, a painter, aged 36. Also living with him were two servants, Margaret Gardner, a widow, aged 58; and Elizabeth Gardner, aged 18. James and both servants were listed as born in Thurnham, and Richard was born in Preston. James died four years later. James Pemberton, of North Road, died on 22 Feb 1855 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 74 years.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday week, Mr. James Pemberton, licensed victualler, North-road, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Mar 1855 On the night of the 1861 census Richard Pemberton, widower, a victualler, aged 46, was living at the Craven Heifer pub in North Road, Preston. Staying with him was his married sister Elizabeth Mercer, a house keeper, aged 41, and her daughter Elizabeth, aged 10. Also staying with him was a servant, Sarah Rogerson, unmarried, aged 21; and a visitor, Alice Hodgson, married, aged 79. Alice Hodgson was listed as born in Wigan, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Richard remarried three years later. Richard Pemberton and Mary Banks were married on 3 Nov 1864 at St Ignatius Church. They were married by Richard Cooper and the witnesses were Richard Banks and Ellen Leeming. Marriage Notice: "On the 3rd inst., at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, by the Rev. Richard Cooper, Richard, only son of the late Mr. James Pemberton, of Poulton, to Mary, second daughter of Richard Banks, Esq., of Latham." Richard Pemberton died on 22 Jan 1874, aged 59 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS - On the 22nd inst., at the Craven Heifer, North-road, Mr. Richard Pemberton, aged 59. Much regretted and highly respected by a large circle of friends. Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Jan 1874 |
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The Family of Stephen and Mary PENNINGTON: Stephen Pennington and Mary Shephard (sic), both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 26 May 1828 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by James T Wareing, and the witnesses were Richard Shephard and Mary Banks. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony the previous day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with the same witnesses. In the St Wilfrid's transcripts Mary and Richard's surname was spelled Sheppard. Stephen and Mary's first three children died in infancy. Margaret PENNINGTON (1): Margaret Pennington was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Feb 1830, with sponsors Ralph and Sarah Higginson. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Apr 1832, where her age was recorded as "infant", and her abode was Friargate. Thomas PENNINGTON: Thomas Pinington (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Apr 1833, with sponsors Roger Flannigan and Elizabeth Townsend. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 May 1835, aged 2 years. His abode was recorded as Bridge Street. John PENNINGTON: John Miles Pennington was baptized on 5 Oct 1834, with sponsors George and Teresa Mary Shackleton. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 May 1835, aged 8 months. His middle name was not recorded in the burial transcripts, and his abode was recorded as Bridge Street. Stephen and Mary's fourth child was another son they called Thomas, who was born on 28 Feb 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Mar 1836, with sponsors William Seed and Margaret Thompson. He was followed by another daughter they called Margaret, who was born on 4 Apr 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Apr 1838, with sponsors Thomas Shepherd and Helen Thomson; then Elizabeth, who was born on 6 Feb 1840 and was baptized eight days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Joseph Park and Elizabeth Shepherd. Eleven months after Elizabeth was born, they lost another child. Margaret PENNINGTON (2): Margaret Pennington, of Friargate, who was born in 1838, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Jan 1841, aged 2 years. On the night of the 1841 census Stephen Penington (sic), a blacksmith, aged c. 30, was living in St Peter Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 30, and two children, Thomas, aged 5; and Elizabeth, aged 1. Also staying with them was Elizabeth Shepherd, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20, who may have been a relative of Mary's. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after 1841 the family moved to the Manchester/Salford area, where four more children were born. I have searched the baptism records for five Catholic churches in the Manchester area but can only find the baptism records for two of the four children. Stephen Pennington was born on 27 Dec 1841 and was baptized on 2 Jan 1842 at St Mary's Catholic Church, Mulberry Street, Manchester, with sponsors (illegible) Gallagher and Elizabeth Shepherd. He was followed by William, who was born on 7 Feb 1844 and was baptized on 25 Feb 1844 at the Catholic Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist in Salford, with sponsors Elizabeth Jane Hoy and Elizabeth Shepherd. A note in his baptism record, in Latin, records that he married Frances Rachel Ashcroft on 20 Apr 1914 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. I can find no record of the birth or baptism of Mary Ann Pennington, who was born in about 1845, but it appears that her birth was never registered. The birth of Margaret Pennington was registered in the Ancoats sub-district of Manchester, but I cannot find her baptism record. It is possible that both girls were baptized at St Mary's Church in Mulberry Street, but the condition of the registers, with poor handwriting, faded ink and torn pages, makes them difficult to search. By 1850 the family had returned to Preston, where their eleventh child was born. Sarah Jane Pennington was born on 12 Apr 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Apr 1850, with sponsors Richard Jarret and Sarah Shepherd. At the time of the 1851 census Stephen Pennington, a blacksmith, aged 44, was living at 88 Byron Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 43, and seven children, Thomas, an apprentice blacksmith, age4d 14; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 11; Stephen, a scholar, aged 9; William, a scholar, aged 7; Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 5; Margaret, a scholar, aged 3; and Sarah Jane, aged 1. Stephen Sr was listed as born in Myerscough, Stephen Jr, William, Mary Ann and Margaret were born in Manchester, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Stephen and Mary's twelfth child was Richard James, who was born on 8 Jun 1855 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Joseph and Susan Shepherd. The thirteenth and last child is a bit of a mystery. An Alice or Mary Alice Pennington was born in Preston in about 1859 and was reputed to be Stephen and Mary's daughter, but I suspect that she was actually their granddaughter. The birth of an Alice Pennington was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1859, with the mother's surname recorded as Pennington, which might indicate that she was not married, however I can find no baptism record for this child. On the night of the 1861 census Stephen Pennington, a blacksmith, aged 54, was living at 22 Moor Lane, Preston with Mary, aged 53, and seven children, Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 21; William, a boiler maker, aged 17; Mary A, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 13; Sarah J, a scholar, aged 11; Richard J, a scholar, aged 5; and Alice, aged 2. At the time of the 1871 census Stephen Pennington, a blacksmith, aged 64, was still living at 22 Moor Lane with Mary, aged 64, and three children, Margaret, a linen weaver, aged 23; Richard, a shipbuilder's apprentice, aged 15; and Mary Alice, a scholar, aged 12. In this census Margaret was listed as born in Manchester and the rest of the family were listed as born in Preston. Both Steven and Mary died three years later. Stephen Pennington, of 22 Moor Lane, was buried on 25 Feb 1874 in a private grave, E-111, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. His was the first interment, buried 21 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Stephen Pennington, Moor-lane, 66;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Feb 1874 Mary Pennington, of 22 Moor Lane, was buried on 30 Mar 1874 in the same grave, E-111, where her husband was buried 33 days earlier, aged 66 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 19 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Mary Pennington, Moor-lane, 66;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Apr 1874 Note 1: When Sarah Jane was baptized in 1850 her surname was spelled Perriton in the baptism transcripts. I suspect this was a transcription error. Note 2: St Mary's Catholic Church, Mulberry Street, is commonly known as 'The Hidden Gem'. |
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Ann PILLING: When Ann Pilling, who was born in about 1781, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Aug 1835, aged 54 years, her abode was recorded as "Walton". I initially took that to be the village of Walton (Walton-le-Dale), but when I found her listed in the 1820 Catholic census I realized my assumption was incorrect. The census lists "Miss Pilling" living in Walton Street. Her age was not recorded but she would have been about 39 years old at the time. If Ann was in fact "Miss" Pilling, a spinster, she may have been the daughter of Hugh and Ann Pilling (see below), but I have been unable to find any record of her baptism. |
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The Family of Hugh and Ann PILLING: Hugh Pilling, who was born in about 1744, died on 27 Mar 1819 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DIED...On Saturday last, Mr. Hugh Pilling, of Preston, at an advanced age." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 3 Apr 1819 Hugh was almost certainly the man who was married in Lancaster in 1772. Hugh Pilling, a husbandman, aged 23, of Goosnargh, and Ann Latehouse, a spinster, aged 20, of Myerscough, were married on 22 Sep 1772 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married by J Thomas, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Spence and John Watson. Their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 22 Sep 1772. As Ann was only 20 years old she needed her father's consent to marry, which he provided. "As my daughter is under age to marry without my consent I hope this will satisfies that I do freely give my consent for my daughter Ann Latehouse to marry Hugh Pilling in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty second day of September 1772 (signed) Willm. Latehouse" Hugh and Ann baptized two children at St Francis, Hill Chapel, in Goosnargh: Oswald, who was baptized on 2 Nov 1777, with sponsors Robert Parkinson and Margaret Valentine; and Mary, who was baptized on 21 Mar 1783, with sponsors William Latehouse and Mary Singleton. Sometime after Mary's birth the family moved to Preston, where another child was born. Helen (Ellen) Pilling was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 Aug 1785, with sponsors Richard Newsham and Mary Charnock. She and her mother died a few months later. Ann Pilling, the wife of Hugh Pilling, was buried on 23 Oct 1785 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 34 years. Ellen Pilling, the daughter of Hugh Pilling, was buried in the same churchyard on 4 Nov 1785, aged 1 year. I can find no further record of Hugh Pilling until his burial in 1819. Note 1: Hugh and Ann may have been the parents of the Ann Pilling who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Aug 1835, aged 54 years (see above). Note 2: If the age given for Hugh when he died is correct, he would have been about 28 years old when he married Ann in 1772, not 23. Note 3: Ann's maiden name was consistently written as Latehouse, including when her father William signed his own name to the consent document. This seems to have been an early spelling of the more common name Latus. Note 4: Although Ellen Pilling was actually about 11 weeks old, it seems to have been a common practice at St John's Church to record infants as aged 1 year, probably meaning aged under one year. |
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The Family of Roger POLLARD: Roger Pollard a bachelor, and Dorothy Kerby, a spinster, both of Leyland, were married on 18 Sep 1831 at St Andrew's Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by Thomas Rowlandson, Curate, and the witnesses were Margaret Loftus and Richard Bibby. The bride, groom and Margaret Loftus signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Leyland Roger and Dorothy settled in Preston, where their first child was born. Elizabeth Pollard was baptized on 19 Feb 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston, where Roger was described as a labourer, of King Street. They later moved to Hopwood Street, and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Roger Pollard, a brewer, living at 22 Hopwood Street, where their second child was born. Alice Pollard was baptized on 29 Dec 1833 at St John's Church, where Roger was described as a brewer, of Hopwood Street. Their last child was William, who was baptized on 17 Apr 1836 at St John's Church, where his father was described as a brewer, of Lund Street. Less than a year later Roger lost his wife. Dorothy Pollard, of Lund Street, who was born in about 1807, died on 31 Jan 1837 and was buried five days later in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 29 years. Both the burial register and the death notice gave her abode as Lunt Street. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...of influenza, Mrs. Dorothy Pollard, Lunt-street, aged 28." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Feb 1837 About ten months after Dorothy's death, Roger remarried. Roger Pollard and Eleanor Bamber, both weavers, of Preston, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Oct 1837, witnessed by Ed. Bamber and Ellen Rogerson. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last,...at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, by the Rev. G. Connell, Mr. Roger Pollard to Mrs. Eleanor Bamber." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Nov 1837 The marriage register did not record their marital status, but both Roger and Ellen were widowed. Ellen was the widow of William Bamber, who she married in Cockerham in 1816. Although the children Roger had with his first wife had already been baptized in St John's Church, they were all baptized again at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Aug 1838, all with the same sponsors, William and Margaret Brown. What caused me a lot of confusion is that all three were listed as the children of William and Ellen instead of William and Dorothy, and their years of birth were off by a year or two. Elizabeth, who was born in 1832 was said to have been born in 1830, and Alice, who was born in 1833 was said to have been born in 1832. Only William Jr's birth year, 1836, was correct. William POLLARD: William Pollard, of Park Road, who was born in 1836, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Oct 1840, aged 4 years. On the night of the 1841 census Roger Pollard, a beer seller, aged c. 30, was living at the Malt Kiln Tavern, Mill Bank, Church Street, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 40; Elizabeth Pollard, aged 9; and Alice Pollard, aged 7. Living with them were Thomas Bamber, an apprentice cooper, aged 19; Mary Bamber, a steam cotton weaver, aged 17; Ann Bamber, a steam cotton weaver, aged 15; Jane Bamber, a cotton weaver, aged 13; and Bella Bamber, aged 9. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census Ellen Pollard, a brewer's wife, aged 53, was living at 29 Park Road, Preston with her daughter Alice, a weaver, aged 17; and three "step-daughters", Anne Bamber, a weaver, aged 25; Jane Bamber, a weaver, aged 23; and Isabella Bamber, aged 19. The three Bamber girls were listed as Ellen's step-daughters, but were actually her husband's step-daughters. This leads me to suspect that Roger was at home on the night of the census and was inadvertently omitted from the census transcript. Ellen was listed as born in Cockerham, and the children were born in Preston. Ellen died the following year, and Roger died about four months later. Ellen Pollard, of Park Road, died on 27 Nov 1852 and was buried three days later in the churchyard of St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 56 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, Ellen Pollard, Park-road, aged 56." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Dec 1852 Roger Pollard, of Park Road, died on 8 Apr 1853 and was buried four days later in the churchyard of St Ignatius Church, aged 43 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Roger Pollard, aged 43, principal brewer for Mr. Matthew Brown, Pole-street, for the last 22 years, and highly and deservedly respected by his employer and a large circle of friends." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Apr 1853
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The Family of James and Elizabeth POOLE: James Pooles (sic) and Elizabeth Dewhurst, both of Preston, were married on 10 Aug 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Joseph Cuerden and James Hatch. The bride, groom and Joseph Cuerden signed the marriage register with an X. James and Elizabeth's first child was William Pooles, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Mar 1817, with sponsors John Parker and Margaret Pooles. He died in infancy and was buried on 19 Dec 1818 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 1. His surname was spelled Poole, his abode was Friergate (sic), and it was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). James and Elizabeth's second child was Ann, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 9 May 1819, with sponsors Joseph Cuerden and Mary Smith, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census James Pooles, aged 22, was living at 97 Friargate with Elizabeth, aged 24, and two children, Ann, aged 1; and Catherine, aged 1. Also living at that address was Elizabeth's mother Catherine Dewhurst, aged 62. The infant Catherine does not appear to have been James and Elizabeth's child, and they may have been looking after a relative's child on the day the census was compiled. She may have been the Catherine Pooles who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Dec 1818, the daughter of William and Isabel Pooles. James and Elizabeth's third child was Thomas Pool, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Feb 1821, with sponsors John Cuerden and Mary Smith. He was followed by James Pooles, who was baptized in the same chapel on 27 Apr 1823, with sponsors Thomas Leeming and Elizabeth Daniel. James Pools, of Old Friary, died in infancy and was buried on 11 Apr 1824 in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 1. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist. James and Elizabeth's fifth child was Jane Pooles, who was baptized on 1 May 1825, with sponsors Thomas Leaming and Margaret Parkinson; followed by Mary Pooles, who was baptized on 12 Aug 1827, with sponsors John Bell and Elizabeth Cueden (sic); then Margaret Poole, who was baptized on 17 Jan 1830, with sponsors John Walmesley and Mary Ann Wilcock; and Elizabeth Pool, who was baptized on 15 Jan 1832, with sponsors Roger and Elizabeth Daniel - all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Poole, a spinner, living at 2 Old Priory. Their ninth child was born two years later. Catherine POOLE: Catherine Pooles was baptized on 13 Apr 1834 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James Piccup and Elizabeth Moon. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Apr 1835, aged 13 months. Her abode was recorded as Old Friary, and her surname was spelled Pooles in the burial transcripts. James and Elizabeth's tenth and last child was another son they called William, who was born on 29 Jan 1836 and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Towers and Ann Lancaster. Their surname was spelled Pooles and his mother's maiden name was recorded as Dewhurst. James and Elizabeth's son Thomas, of full age, and Ellen McKnocklan, a minor, both of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 10 Apr 1841 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale, and on the night of the 1841 census James Pool, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40, was living in Atkinson Street, Preston with Betsy, aged c. 40, and six children, Ann, a power loom weaver, aged 22; Jane, a cotton piecer, aged 16; Mary, a cotton bobbin putter, aged 13; Margaret, aged 11; Betsy, aged 9; and William, aged 5. Also staying with them was Thomas Poole, a cotton piecer, aged c. 20; Ellen Poole, a power loom weaver, aged c. 20; and Agnes Giles, aged c. 80. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The 1841 census did not record how people were related to each other, but I think it safe to assume that Thomas Poole was James and Elizabeth's married son, and Ellen was his wife. James and Elizabeth's daughter Mary, aged 22, of Crown Street, married William Cairns, aged 23, of George's Street, on 15 Jun 1850 at St John's Parish Church, and their first child, Elizabeth, was born almost exactly one month later. Elizabeth Cearns (sic) was born on 16 Jul 1850 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 28 Jul 1850, with sponsors Joseph McLoughlin and Margaret Pooles. At the time of the 1851 census James Poole, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 53, was living at 23 Crown Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 53, and their three youngest children, Margaret, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 22; Elizabeth, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 20; and William, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 15. Living with them was their married daughter Mary Carus (sic), a power loom cotton weaver, aged 23; her husband William, a cotton spinner, aged 21; and their daughter Elizabeth, aged 8 months. They were all listed as born in Preston. James and Elizabeth's son William married Margaret Wareing in Preston in 1856, and by the night of the 1861 census they had moved in with their married son. William Poole, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 24, was living at 7 Higginson Street, Preston, with his wife Margaret, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 25, and three children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 4; James, a scholar, aged 3; and William, aged 1. Living with him were his parents, James Pools (sic), a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 64; and Elizabeth, aged 64. It is odd that the surnames of father and son were spelled differently. James and Elizabeth both died six years later. Elizabeth Pools, of 36 Atkinson Street, was buried on 18 Mar 1867 in a public grave, D-218, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Elizabeth Pools, Atkinson-street, aged 66;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Mar 1867 James Poole, of 37 Atkinson Street, was buried on 13 Aug 1867 in a public grave, D-29, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: - James Pool, Atkinson-street, aged 62;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Aug 1867 Note 1: Elizabeth (Dewhurst) Poole was the daughter of James and Catherine (Emmett) Dewhurst. She was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on Christmas Day 1796. Note 2: James Poole may have been the child baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Apr 1798. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Pooles, and the sponsors were Robert Dunderdale and Jane Swarbrick. Note 3: The spelling of their surname varies from one record to another. The birth and death register indexes spell it Pool, and the 1841 census spelled it Pooles. Later records, which tend to be more accurate, spell it Poole. |
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The Family of John and Mary POPE: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Pope, a stonemason, living at 18 North Road. He was married three years later. John Pope, a bachelor, aged 26, a stonemason, and Mary Bamber, a spinster, aged 20, were married on 24 Jul 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Dewhurst and Thomas Pritt. Their ages and John's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 22 Jul 1835. Because Mary was under age, the bond mentions that her father Hugh Bamber had given his consent to the marriage. This underage marriage may have been due to Mary being pregnant at the time. Her first child was born four months later. Helen Jane Pope was born on 24 Nov 1835 and was baptized the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Henry Pope and Elizabeth Swindlehurst. Their second child was Margaret, who was born on 11 Nov 1838 and was baptized two days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Elizabeth Swindlehurst and Edward Bamber.
John POPE: John Pope, of 24 Alfred Street, who was born in about 1807, died on 3 Mar 1839 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery six days later, aged 31 years.
"FRIGHTFUL AND FATAL ACCIDENT - On Wednesday afternoon, about three o'clock, a stone mason, named John Pope, of Alfred-street, and a labourer, named David Dowson, of Green-street, were placing a cornice on the top of the new buildings now being erected, at the corner of Orchard-street, in Friargate, when the cornice gave way, and in their attempts to save it, Pope and Dowson were unfortunately carried with it to the ground, a distance of about thirty feet. In the first instance, Pope caught by the sill of the third story window, but Dowson falling upon him, they were borne down together, and both, as the sequel will show, dreadfully mutilated. On examination, their injuries were found to be so extensive, that by the advice of friends, and at their own request, they were immediately conveyed, in a post chaise, to the Oldfield-lane doctor, in Manchester, where they arrived about half-past ten o'clock; but Pope was so much injured, internally as it is supposed, that he died about half-past twelve o'clock, the same evening. Every attention has been paid to Dowson, but it is feared that his injuries are so extensive that he cannot recover. From information which we received last night, we very much apprehend that ere this meets the eye of the reader, he will be no more. Pope's principal external injuries were on his left leg and head; the leg was dreadfully crushed, and the bones protruded in several places. The other unfortunate sufferer was much injured, especially about the left arm, his elbow being crushed to pieces. It is believed, however, that both the ill-fated men received very serious internal injuries, to which indeed the death of Pope is believed to be immediately attributable. An inquest was held on the body of the deceased, at Manchester, on Thursday, before W.J. Rutter, Esq., when a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Mar 1839 I cannot find Mary or her children anywhere in Lancashire at the time of the 1841 census. Mary (Bamber) Pope died five years later. Mary POPE: Mary Pope, of Alfred Street, who was born in about 1813, died on 16 Dec 1846 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 33 years. Death Notice: "Deaths...Wednesday last, Mary Pope, Albert-street, aged 33." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Dec 1846 On the night of the 1851 census John and Mary's orphaned daughters were staying as visitors at the home of John Walker, a widower, aged 55, and his five children. Ellen J Pope, a scholar, aged 14; and Margaret Pope, a scholar, aged 12, were both listed as born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census Margaret Pope, aged 22, was again visiting at the home of John Walker, who by then was living at 6 Walton's Parade, Preston. Her older sister Ellen, aged 25, was a boarder at the Blandford Convent in Spetisbury, Dorset. She was listed as born in Preston. Margaret Pope was married six years later. Joseph Bamber, of Preston, the son Joshua and Elizabeth Bamber, and Margaret Pope, of Preston, the daughter of John and Mary Pope, were married on 30 Jul 1867 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Joseph Tomlinson and Theresa Bamber. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 30th ultimo, at St. Wilfrid's Catholic Chapel, by the Rev. Father Cobb, assisted by Rev. J. Gornall, of St. Alban's, Manchester, Joseph, only son of Mr. Bamber, of East Cliff-road, Preston, to Miss Pope, of Preston, late of Southport." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Aug 1867 Note 1: Mary Bamber's father was Hugh Bamber. His will mentions his houses in Alfred Street, and leaves the bulk of his estate to his daughter Mary Pope (the will was written before Mary died, but her father outlived her by three years). He also made provision for his granddaughters, Ellen Jane Pope and Margaret Pope. Note 2: An error was made in Mary Pope's death notice. Albert-street should have been Alfred-street. Note 3: It appears that David Dowson, the man injured with John Pope in 1839, survived his injuries. |
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George POSTLETHWAITE: George Postlewait (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Jun 1798. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Postlewait, and the sponsors were John Talbot and Helen Woodacre. John Postlethwite, a cabinet maker, aged 21, and Elizabeth Roper, a spinster, aged 21, were married on 13 Apr 1795 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Humphrey Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were Bartholomew Banks and Edward Smith. They all signed their own names in the register, with John spelling his surname Postlewhite. Their ages and John's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 9 Apr 1795. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel the previous day, where John's surname was spelled Postlewhite. John and Elizabeth's first child was William Postlethwaite, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Apr 1796, with one sponsor, Betty Valentine. He was followed by the above mentioned George in 1798, then John Postlewaite, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Mar 1801, with sponsors Richard Pemberton and Isabella Cross. John Postlethwaite Jr died two years later, and John Sr died a year after him. John Postlethwaite, the son of John Postlethwaite, was buried on 1 Apr 1803 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 1. John Postlewite, was buried in the same churchyard on 20 Apr 1804, aged 34 years. Elizabeth (Roper) Postlethwaite remarried a little more than a year later. William Jackson, widower, a tallow chandler, and Elizabeth Postlethwaite, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 11 Jul 1805 at St John's Parish Church. They were married, by licence, by John Harrison, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were James Bleasdale and Betty Valentine. William's occupation was not recorded in the marriage register and is taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 7 Jul 1805. More information on Elizabeth's second marriage can be found under The Family of William and Elizabeth JACKSON. |
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The Family of George POSTLETHWAITE: It is not known where or when George and Betty Postlethwaite were married. Their daughter Bridget was born on 19 Mar 1806 and was baptized on 18 May 1806 at St Michael and the Holy Angels Church in Pennington, near Ulverston. At the time her father was listed as a day labourer, of Highgreaves. George and his family were not listed in either the 1810 or 1820 Catholic censuses of Preston, and the first record I can find of the family in Preston was the marriage of their daughter. John Dewhurst, a bachelor, aged 22, a mason, and Bridget Postlethwaite, a spinster, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 29 Dec 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were R.A. Corbishley and Jane Duckett. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where the witnesses' names were recorded as Robert Corbishley and Jane Duckett. John's occupation and their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 28 Dec 1827. On the night of the 1841 census John Dewhurst, a stone mason, aged c. 35, was living in Park Lane, Preston with Bridget, aged c. 35, and five children, Ann, aged 11; Peter, aged 8; George, aged 5; Dorothy, aged 3; and Richard, aged 7 months. Living with them was George Postlethwaite, a male servant, aged c. 60; and Mary Postlethwaite, a female servant, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary Ann Postlethwaite was married the following year. John Greenwood, a bachelor, aged 28, a shopkeeper, of Walker Street, the son of Paul Greenwood, a shopkeeper, and Mary Ann Postlethwaite, a spinster, aged 24, of North Road, the daughter of George Postlethwaite, an overlooker, were married on 23 Apr 1842 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by C. Richson, Curate, and the witnesses were James and Harriet Greenwood. They had just one child, Elizabeth, who was baptized on 22 May 1844 at St John's Parish Church, where her father was described as a shopkeeper, of Lancaster Road. George Postlethwaite, his daughter and granddaughter all died in August of that year. George POSTLETHWAITE: George Postlethwaite, a farmer, of North Road, Preston, who was born in about 1777, died on 31 Jul 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the next day, aged 67 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, Mr. George Postlethwaite, North-road, aged 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Aug 1844 Mary Ann Greenwood, of Lancaster Road, was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on 4 Aug 1844, aged 26 years. Her infant daughter was buried in the same churchyard four days later. Note: George Postlethwaite's death was registered by his son-in-law John Dewhurst. For more information on the Dewhurst family see The Family of Peter and Ann DEWHURST. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ellen PRESCOTT: Thomas Prescot and Ellen Rostron, both of Preston, were married on 19 Aug 1799 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were John Walmsley, Thomas Bradley and Robert Salter. Unusually for this period, all four signed their own names in the marriage register. Thomas and Ellen's first child was John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Oct 1801, with sponsors William Parkinson and Alice Banks. There then appears a gap in the St Wilfrid's records, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, during which time they had at least two children, Margaret in about 1804, and Mary in about 1808. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Elling (Ellen) Prescot living in Friargate with three children, John, aged 10; Margret (sic), aged 6; and Mary, aged 2. Thomas was not listed, so may have been away from home when the census was taken. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's records did not survive infancy. Joseph PRESCOTT: Joseph Prescot was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Apr 1813. He was the son of Thomas and Ellen Prescott, and the sponsors were James Grundy and Betty Cuerden. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Nov 1818, where his age was transcribed as 3 years when he was actually aged 5 years. The 1822 Pigot's directory of Preston lists T. Prescot, Wool Pack, Snow-hill. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Prescot, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 70, was living in Fylde Road, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 60, and three children, Margaret, aged 14; Thomas, aged 9; and Joseph, aged 7. Also staying with them was a servant, Betsy Swarbrick, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The children were their grandchildren, the children of their son John and his wife Mary, who were married in 1826 (see below). At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Prescott, a retired innkeeper, aged 82, was living at Fylde Road Cottage with his wife Ellen, aged 69, and two grandsons, Thomas, a corn merchant's apprentice, aged 18; and John, a scholar, aged 7. Also staying with them was a servant, Arther (sic) Hirst, an unmarried house servant, aged 28. Thomas the elder was listed as born in Ince Blundel, Ellen and the younger Thomas were born in Preston, John was born in Cottam, and the servant was born in Highfield. Thomas Prescott died the following year. Thomas PRESCOTT: Thomas Prescott, of Preston, who was born in about 1770, died on 24 Sep 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 82 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, Mr. Thomas Prescott, Fylde-road Cottage, aged 82." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Sep 1852 Ellen Prescott died on 19 Feb 1856, aged 74 years, but was not buried in Preston Cemetery and I have been unable to locate her burial elsewhere. Death Notice: "DEATHS - On Tuesday last, Mrs. Prescott, Garden-street, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Feb 1856 The Family of John and Mary PRESCOTT: John Prescott, a bachelor, aged 21, a gardener, and Mary Walmsley, a spinster, aged 19, both of Preston, were married on 11 Jan 1826 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Edward Moorhouse Hall, and the witnesses were Edward Lievesey and Alice Nixon. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and John's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 10 Jan 1826. John and Mary's first child was Margaret, who was born on 19 May 1827 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Peter Walton and Elizabeth Newsham. She was followed by Thomas, who was baptized on 8 Apr 1832, with sponsors Robert Gardiner and Jane Nangles; then Joseph, who was baptized on 6 Apr 1834, with sponsors Joseph Nixon and Ann Talbot; and James, who was born on 7 Oct 1835 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors John Bradly and Betsy Walmesley. Their fifth child did not survive infancy. Mary Ellen PRESCOTT: Mary Helen Prescot was born on 28 Sep 1838 was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Walmesley. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Mar 1841, aged 2 years. Her older brother died about two weeks later. James PRESCOTT: James Prescott, of Cottam, died in Cottam of scarlet fever on 25 Mar 1841, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 5 years On the night of the 1841 census John Prescott, a gardener, aged c. 40, was living in Ingol, near Preston, with Mary, aged c. 35. Their three surviving children, Margaret, aged 14; Thomas, aged 9; and Joseph, aged 7, were staying with their grandparents, Thomas and Ellen Prescott, who were living in Fylde Road, Preston (see above). They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Mary's sixth child was John, who was born on 17 May 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 May 1843, with sponsors Joseph Nixon and Elizabeth Walmesley. He was followed by Alice, who was born on 2 Feb 1845 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Walmesley; then another son they called James, who was born on 30 Dec 1846 and was baptized on 3 Jan 1847, with sponsors Richard Bailey and Ann Nixon; and Christopher, who was born on 25 Jan 1851 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors John Rawcliff and Ellen Nixon. Five weeks before the date of the 1851 census, John and Mary lost one of their older children. Joseph PRESCOTT: Joseph Prescott, of Cottam, a gardener, who was born in 1834, died of disease of the heart in Cottam on 26 Feb 1851. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Mar 1851, aged 17 years. On the night of the 1851 census John Prescott, a farmer of 20 acres, aged 59, was living at Cottam Mill in Lea with his wife Mary, aged 47, and three children, Ellen (actually Alice), aged 6; James, aged 4; and Christopher, aged 2 months. John and Mary were listed as born in Preston and the children were born in Cottam. Their sons Thomas and John were staying with John's parents, Thomas and Ellen Prescott (see above). At the time of the 1861 census John Prescott, a nursery man, aged 59, was living at Cottam Gardens, Lea with Mary, aged 54, and three children, John, a nursery man, aged 17; James, aged 12; and Christopher, aged 10. John Sr had 21 acres of land, and was employing five men. Their daughter Alice, aged 16, was a pupil at the Oulton Abbey Convent in Stone, Staffordshire. She was listed as born in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire. Both John and Mary died seven years later. John Prescott died on 24 Dec 1867 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam, aged 66 years. His death was registered in January 1868. Mary Prescott died on 11 Oct 1868 and was buried in the same churchyard two days later, aged 61 years. There were no death notices published for either John or Mary. |
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Hannah PRESTON: Ann "Hannah" Preston was born on 2 Feb 1846 and was baptized on 29 Mar 1846. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Preston, and the sponsors were William and Ann Helm. Hannah, of Cold Bath Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Apr 1846, aged 11 weeks. William Preston, a bachelor, aged 22, a weaver, of Castle Street, the son of Thomas Preston, a brick maker, and Elizabeth Billington, a spinster, aged 24, a weaver, of Castle Street, the daughter of the late Richard Billington, a labourer, were married on 25 Oct 1845 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by W.M. Coles, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Mee and Agnes Sanderson. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Hannah was William and Elizabeth's first child. Their second was Joseph, who was born on 12 Dec 1847 and was baptized the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas and Catherine Tyrrell. He was followed by Anna, who was born on 12 Jun 1850 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Michael Kelly and Elizabeth Lever. Like her sister, when her birth was registered her name was recorded as Hannah. At the time of the 1851 census Elizabeth Preston was staying with her unmarried brother. James Billington, a piecer, aged 28, was living at 12 Castle Street, Preston with his unmarried brother Edward, a piecer, aged 25; his unmarried brother John, a piecer, aged 16; his widowed mother Margaret, aged 58; his married sister Elizabeth Preston, a weaver, aged 29; his nephew Joseph Preston, aged 3; his niece Anna Preston, aged 9 months; his married sister Ann Helm, a weaver, aged 34; his brother-in-law William Helm, a weaver, aged 41; his niece Mary Helm, aged 2; and his nephew John Helm, aged 5. Also living with him were two unmarried lodgers, Miles Bainbridge, a stone mason, aged 21; and James Greenwood, a grinder, aged 25. James, Edward, Elizabeth, Ann, and their mother Margaret were all listed as born in Woodplumpton, John Billington and the four children were born in Preston, Miles Bainbridge was born in Westmorland, and James Greenwood was born in Fylde. It is not known where Elizabeth Preston's husband William was on the night of the census. She died the following year. Elizabeth Preston, of Castle Street, died on 12 May 1852 and was buried four days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 30 years.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 12th inst., Elizabeth Preston, Castle-st., aged 30." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 May 1852 Note 1: With their mother dead and their father nowhere to be found, Jospeh and Hannah appear to have been taken in by an relative. At the time of the 1871 census Joseph, a house man, aged 24; and Hanah (sic), a general servant, aged 20; were living on their uncle's farm in the village of Medlar with Wesham. William Billington, a farmer of 63 acres, aged 51, was living at Wesham Green with his wife Ann, aged 58. Also living with him was another niece, Margaret Billington, a scholar, aged 7; and a servant, James Bonney, a labourer, aged 13. William was listed as born in Woodplumpton, his wife was born in Clifton, the servant was born in Westby, and the children were born in Preston. Note 2: Elizabeth (Billington) Preston was the daughter of Richard and Margaret Billington. |
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The Family of Henry and Frances PROCTER: Henry Procter, a bachelor, aged 21, a cordwainer, of Bonds, the son of Michael Procter, a mechanic, and Frances Dolphin, a spinster, aged 21, a servant, of Preston, the daughter of John Dolphin, a spinner, were married on 4 Sep 1848 at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, near Garstang. They were married after Banns by George Simpson, Curate, and the witnesses were Henry Procter and James Cumpsty. After marrying in Garstang, Henry and Frances settled in Preston where their first child was born two years later. John Procter was born on 30 Nov 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Dec 1850, with sponsors James Hubberstey and Ellen Dolphin, and on the night of the 1851 census Henry Procter, a journeyman shoemaker, aged 23, was living in Higginson Street, Preston with Frances, aged 24, and one child, John, aged 4 months. Living with them as a lodger was Richard Dolphin, an unmarried hand loom cotton weaver, aged 31. Henry was listed as born in Chipping, and the rest of the household was born in Preston. Their son died later that year. John PROCTER: John Procter, who was born in 1850, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Dec 1851, aged 13 months. Henry and Frances' second child also died in infancy. Elizabeth Procter was born on 26 May 1853 and was baptized three days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors James and Ellen Hubbersty. She was buried on 11 Jun 1854 in the churchyard at St Paul's Church in Preston, aged 1 year. Her abode was listed as Higginson Street. Henry and Frances went on to have three more children, all baptized at St Ignatius Church, beginning with a second daughter they called Elizabeth, who was born on 26 Oct 1855 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors James Hubbersty and Mary Dolphin. She was followed by Henry, who was born on 22 Mar 1858 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors Robert Dolphin and Ellen Hubbersty; and Helena (Ellen), who was born on 14 Aug 1860 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Joseph and Emma Dolphin.
At the time of the 1861 Henry Proctor, a master shoemaker employing one man, aged 33, was living at 19 Lancaster Road, a shoe shop, with his wife Frances, aged 34, and three children, Elizabeth, aged 5; Henry, aged 3; and Ellen, aged 7 months. Living with them was an unmarried lodger, John Jackson, an agricultural labourer, aged 22, from Goosnargh. Sometime after the date of the 1861 census Henry moved his family to Blackburn and on the night of the 1871 Henry Proctor, a shoemaker, aged 43, was living at 34 Ordnance Street, Blackburn with Frances, aged 44, and three children, Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Henry, a cotton creeler in a card room, aged 13; and Ellen, a scholar, aged 10. Staying with them was Henry's cousin William Proctor, a cotton weaver, aged 25; and his wife Eleanor, a cotton weaver, aged 24. Henry Sr and his cousin William were listed as born in Chipping and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Henry and Frances' daughter Elizabeth married Michael Stack in Blackburn in 1876 and at the time of the 1881 Henry Proctor, a night watchman, aged 53, was living at 7 Ordnance Street, Blackburn with Frances, aged 54, and their youngest child, Ellen, a cotton card room hand, aged 20. Living separately at the same address was their married daughter Elizabeth Stack, a cotton weaver, aged 25; her husband Michael, a card grinder in a cotton mill, aged 25; and their three children, Frances, aged 4; Anny, aged 2; and Henry, aged 6 months. Michael was listed as born in Ireland, Elizabeth was born in Preston, and their children were born in Blackburn. Henry and Frances' daughter Ellen married John William Thompson in Blackburn in 1883, and on the night of the 1891 Henry Proctor, a general labourer, aged 63, was living at 2 Lambeth Street, Blackburn, with Frances, a housekeeper, aged 64, their daughter Elizabeth Stack, a cotton weaver, aged 35, and her five children, Frances, a cotton weaver, aged 14; Elizabeth Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 12; Henry, a cotton weaver, aged 10; Theresa, aged 3; and John, aged 2. All of the children were listed as born in Blackburn. At the time of the 1901 census Henry Procter, a retired shoemaker, aged 73, was living at 9 St Thomas Terrace, Blackburn with his wife Fanny, aged 73. Living with them was their married daughter Elizabeth Stack, aged 45; her four children, Elizabeth Ann, a cotton winder, aged 22; Henry, a journeyman baker / bread maker, aged 20; Teresa, a paper bag maker, aged 13; and John, aged 11. Also living with them was their widowed daughter Ellen Thompson, a cotton rover in a card room, aged 40, and her three children, John Hy, a cotton twister, aged 12; James, aged 10; and Frances, age 8. Ellen's children were all listed as born in Preston. Henry Procter died the following year, and his wife died less than two years after him. Henry Procter, the husband of Frances, of 9 St Thomas Terrace, Blackburn, was buried on 16 Dec 1902 in a private grave, C-1792, in a Catholic section of Blackburn Cemetery, aged 74 years. Fanny Procter, relict of Henry, of 42 William Hopwood Street, Blackburn, was buried on 7 Apr 1904 in the private grave, C-1792, where her husband had been buried one year and four months earlier. She was aged 76 years. Note: Frances (Dolphin) Procter was the daughter of John and Ellen (Leach) Dolphin, who were married in Preston in 1819. |
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The Family of Thomas and Matilda PYKE: Thomas Pyke and Matilda Jackson were married at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Claughton-on-Brock on 22 Feb 1838. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at the Catholic Chapel, Claughton, near Garstang, Mr. Thomas Petre (sic), of Preston, Innkeeper, to Miss Matilda Jackson, of Myerscough." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Feb 1838 Thomas and Matilda's only child was Edward Pike (sic), who was born on 19 May 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors Thomas Smith and Jane Gregson. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Pyke, an innkeeper, aged 38, was living in Fox Street, Preston with Matilda, aged c. 25, and one child, Edward, aged 1. Also staying with them was Harriet (Sandham?), a female servant, aged 11. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas was the landlord of the Fox and Grapes pub in Fox Street. Both Thomas and his only son died two years later. Thomas PYKE: Thomas Pyke, a beer seller, of Fox Street, who was born in about 1800, died on 6 May 1843 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 42 years. Edward PYKE: Edward Pyke, of Fox Street, who was born in 1840, died on 7 Aug 1843 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 3 years. I can find no further record of Matilda Pyke after the death of her husband. There is no record of her death or remarriage in Lancashire. Note: Matilda Jackson may have been the child who was born on 18 May 1818 and was baptized at St Mary's Church in Lancaster on 7 Jun 1818. She was the daughter of Margaret Jackson, of Lancaster. Her putative father's surname may have been Taylor. |
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