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William George SALT: William George Salt was born on 23 Apr 1851, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Apr 1851. He was the son of Charles and Ann Salt, and the sponsors were Lawrence Nightingale and Helen Smithson. Charles Salts (sic) and Ann Smithson were married on 8 Jun 1850 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Joseph Dewhurst and Ellen Smithson. After marrying they lived initially with Ann's widowed mother, and on the night of the 1851 census Ann Smithson, widow, aged 63, was living at 1 Seed Street, Preston with her unmarried daughter Ellen, a power loom weaver, aged 33. Also staying with her was a granddaughter Catherine Butler, aged 5; and, as lodgers, her married daughter Ann Salt, a power loom weaver, aged 24, and her son-in-law Charles Salt, a cotton carder, aged 28. Ann Smithson was listed as born in Ribchester, Ellen was born in Goosnargh, Catherine was born in Preston, Ann Salt was born in Pleasington, and Charles was born in Lytham. On the night of the census, 30 Mar 1851, Ann Salt would have been heavily pregnant with their first child, as William George was born less than a month later. Over the next few years Charles and Ann had another six children, beginning with Mary Ann, who was born on 6 Jun 1852, and was baptized the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Lawrence Nightingale and Mary Salt. Their third child was Margaret, who was born on 18 Jul 1854, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 23 Jul 1854, with sponsors Joseph L Dewhurst and Ellen Eccleston. She was followed two years later by Catherine, who was born on 13 Nov 1856 and was baptized Catherine Salts (sic) three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Butler and Mary Saul. Charles and Ann's fifth child was Joseph, who was born on 25 Jan 1860, and baptized on 29 Jan 1860 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors George and Margaret Twist. At the time of the 1861 census Charles Salt, a carder in a cotton mill, aged 38, was living at 1 Seed Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 35, and four children, Mary, a scholar, aged 8; Margaret, a scholar, aged 6; Catherine, aged 4; and Joseph, aged 15 months. Also staying with them as a boarder was Catherine Butler, a cotton drawing frame tenter, aged 15. Charles was listed as born in Lytham, Ann was born in Pleasington (recorded as Blessington in the census), and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their sixth child was born the following year. Charles Salt was born on 28 May 1862 and was baptized three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Cuerdon and Alice Barton. He did not survive infancy and was buried on 20 Jul 1862 in a public grave, I-920 in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 1 month. The burial register records his address as Simpson Street, Preston. Charles and Ann's seventh and last child was Thomas, who was born on 22 Sep 1863, and was baptized on 10 Oct 1863 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Salt and Alice Hull. On the night of the 1871 census Charles Salt, an unemployed cotton carder, aged 48, was living at 32 Walker Street, Preston, with Ann, aged 45; and five children, Mary A, a cotton frame tenter, aged 18; Margaret, a cotton creeler, aged 16; Catherine, a cotton creeler, aged 14; Joseph, a scholar, aged 11; and Thomas, a scholar, aged 7. Also staying with them was a boarder, Sarah Whitehead, a cotton frame tenter, aged 16. Charles died six years later. Charles Salt, of 26 Brougham Street, was buried on 30 Aug 1877 in a public grave, H-172, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 55 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, Since our last:...Charles Salt, Brougham-street, 55;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Sep 1877 At the time of the 1881 census Ann Salt, widow, a housekeeper, aged 55, was living at 22 Snow Hill, Preston with three children, Catherine, a drawer, aged 24; Joseph, a mechanic, aged 21; and Thomas, a stripper, aged 17. Strangely, in this census Ann's birthplace is listed as Inglewhite, which is over 15 miles north of Pleasington. Some time after 1881 Ann Salt went to stay with her eldest daughter in Great Harwood. Mary Ann Salt had married John Noblet at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Jul 1875, and after having their first two children in Preston they moved to Great Harwood, where they had a further ten children. Ann Salt died in Great Harwood on 23 Dec 1890, aged 66 years. There was no death notice published, and she may have been buried in Great Harwood Cemetery, but I have not been able to access those records. Note 1: Charles Salt was born on 14 Jul 1822 and was baptized the same day at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham. He was the son of Edward and Mary Salt, and the sponsors were James Dobson and Elizabeth Bonney. When they baptized their daughter Mary in the same church two years later their surname was spelled Soult in the baptism register. Mary was born on 7 Dec 1824 and baptized on 10 Dec 1824, with sponsors Thomas Grears and Ann Lupton. Note 2: Ann Smithson was the daughter of William and Ann Smithson, and the sister of Elizabeth (Smithson) Butler, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Dec 1845, aged 21 years. |
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The SALTER Family: Based on the various records pertaining to this family, it is clear that they were not - for the most part - Catholics. The two ladies buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery may have been, and their marriages into the Salter family may have been mixed faith marriages. In any event, they were married in Church of England churches, which was the norm at the time, but also baptized their children in the Church of England. Thomas Salter, a tailor, was married twice at St John's Parish Church in Preston. His first marriage was to Sarah Barns, a spinster, who he married on 28 Oct 1768. They were married after Banns by Randle Andrews, Vicar, and the witnesses were Henry Barns and James Parr. Sarah signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Sarah had one known child, Elizabeth, who was born just two months after their marriage, on 30 Dec 1768. She was baptized at St John's Church on 29 Jan 1769. Sarah (Barns) Salter died young and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 6 Jan 1773. The burial register did not record her age but did note that she was the wife of Thomas Salter. Two years after his wife's death Thomas was remarried to another woman called Sarah. Thomas Salter, a taylor (sic), and Sarah Coats, a spinster, both of Preston, were married at St John's Church on 6 Jun 1775. They were married after Banns by Randle Andrews, Vicar, and the witnesses were William Brindle and Henry Barns. Sarah signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and his second wife had at least seven children together, all baptized at St John's Parish Church, beginning with Nancy, who was born on 31 May 1777 and baptized on 22 Jun 1777. She was followed by John, who was born on 31 Jul 1779 and baptized on 14 Aug 1779; Thomas, who was born on 23 Aug 1781 and baptized on 25 Sep 1781; Molly, born on 9 Nov 1783 and baptized on 30 Nov 1783; Lawrence, born on 3 Jun 1786 and baptized on 5 Aug 1786; Margaret, born on 4 Sep 1789 and baptized on 8 Nov 1789; and Alice, who was born on 1 Apr 1792 and baptized on 21 Apr 1792. Thomas Salter died just two years after the birth of his youngest child, and was buried on 9 May 1794 in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 56 years. His wife outlived him by almost 40 years. Sarah SALTER: Sarah (Coats) Salter, of Caton Street, who was born in about 1748, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Feb 1834, aged 86 years. Thomas and Sarah's son Thomas, who, as mentioned above, was born on 23 Aug 1781, was married at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland on 24 Dec 1820. Thomas, a bachelor and joiner, and Betty Sickgreaves (sic), a spinster, both of Leyland, were married by James Cooper, Curate, and the witnesses were William Tailor and Richard Ribby. The bride and William Tailor signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Leyland the couple settled in Preston and baptized their only known child at St John's Parish Church. Ann Salter was baptized on 29 May 1822. The baptism register records that she was the daughter of Thomas and Betty Salter of Syke Hill, Preston, and that her father was a joiner. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Salter, a weaver, living at 22 Willow Street, Preston, and it was from an address in Willow Street that his wife was buried five years later. Betty SALTER: Betty (Sidgreaves) Salter, a cotton factory worker, who was born in about 1797, died on 8 Aug 1837. Her death certificate makes no mention of Thomas, and the death was registered by her daughter Ann Salter, a domestic servant, of 11 North Road. On the night of the 1841 census Ann Salter, a charwomen, aged c. 20, was living in St Mary's Gate, off North Road, Preston. She was living in the home of Fanny Blackburn, a cotton weaver, aged c. 35, and her four children. It is unclear what became of Thomas Salter. Thomas and Sarah's son John, who, as mentioned above, was born on 31 Jul 1779, was married at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 19 Feb 1798. John Salter and Jane Sumner, both of Preston, were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were James Cowburn and William Hodgkinson. The bride and James Cowburn signed the marriage register with an X. John and Jane made their home in Preston and baptized six children at St John's Parish Church, beginning with Thomas, who was born on 9 Jul 1798 and baptized on 16 Sep 1798. He was followed by John, who was born on 19 May 1801 and baptized on 12 Dec 1801; then twins Charles and Bella, who were born on 2 Jun 1803 and baptized on 16 Oct 1803; Mary, born on 8 Jul 1805 and baptized on 14 Jul 1805; and James, baptized on 26 Dec 1813. Less than a year after their youngest son's birth Jane died and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church, on 28 Aug 1814, aged 33 years. Their son James died seven months later and was buried in the same churchyard on 8 Mar 1815, aged 3 years. John Salter never remarried and eventually went to live with his son Charles, who by this time was married with a family of his own. On the night of the 1841 census Charles Slater (sic), a hand loom cotton weaver, aged c. 35, was living in Ribbleton Lane, Preston with Alice, aged c. 40, and four children, Mary a power loom cotton weaver, aged 14; Rebecca, aged 9; Lawrence, aged 7; and Jane, aged 2 weeks. Also staying with them were John Slater (sic), a cotton weaver, aged c. 60; and John Southward, a cotton weaver, aged c. 40. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. It is not known how long John lived with Charles and his family but by the time of the 1851 census he was living with his daughter Mary. Mary Banks, aged 45, was living at 5 Sergeant Street, Preston, with three children, Joseph, aged 23; John, aged 18; and Margaret, aged 7. Living with her was her widowed father, John Salter, aged 72. They were all listed as born in Preston. John apparently lived with Mary until his death two years later. He died on 9 Nov 1853 and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church four days later, aged 75 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 9th inst.,...Mr. John Salter, weaver, London-road, aged 75" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Nov 1853 Note: John's daughter Mary (Salter) Banks was married twice and buried two children, Margaret and Thomas Harrison, in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Thomas and Sarah's daughter Elizabeth, who was born on 30 Dec 1768, never married and lived her entire life in Preston. On the night of the 1841 census Betty Salter, a house keeper, aged c. 70, was living in Fox Street, Preston. Living with her was John Ball (or Bull), a carpenter, aged c. 45. They were both listed as born in Lancashire. She died at her Fox Street home on 28 Oct 1842 and was buried in the churchyard of St John's Church on 30 Oct 1842, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, aged 75, Mrs. Elizabeth Salter, Fox-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Oct 1842 Several years before she died she wrote a Will naming Thomas Banks and James Catterall her Executors. She directed that her debts be paid out of her personal estate, and that her messuage or dwelling house in Fox Street "and the cottages and buildings behind the same..." be sold by public auction or private contract, and that the proceeds of the sale be divided equally between her half-brother John Salter; his children Charles and Bella Salter; Bella, the wife of James Carter, bookkeeper; and Thomas Banks, weaver, all of Preston. All of her household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, clothes and wearing apparel, etc. was to be divided equally between Mary Catterall, daughter of Betty Catterall, and Betty Banks, wife of Thomas Banks, share and share alike. All ready money and securities for money was to be divided equally between the said John Salter, Charles Salter, Bella Salter, and Bella Catterall. Betty signed her Will on 5 Sep 1829, which was witnessed by G. Hothersall and T. Galloway, clerks to Messrs Lodge and Harris; and J. Camm, clerk to W. Segar, Barrister at Law.
Betty Salter's Will was proved on 8 Nov 1842 to James Catterall, one of the Executors, with Thomas Banks having reserved his rights, and the declared value of her personal estate was under fifty pounds. Note: Betty Salter's Will appears to have contained a couple of errors, and it seems that the person referred to as Bella, wife of James Carter, was actually Bella Catterall, the wife of the James Catterall, who was one of the Executors. Additionally, James Catterall was referred to as James Salter when the Will was proved in 1842. |
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Agnes SAVAGE: Agnes Savage was not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel and does not appear in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, so may have been a relative newcomer to Preston. The address given at the time of her burial was the Bowling Green Inn, but there is no record of anyone called Savage having run that pub, and she may have been an employee there. Note: Although the Bowling Green Inn was located on Edward Street, off Friargate, it was usually referred to as being in Friargate. |
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Elizabeth SCOLLEN: Elizabeth Scollen, who was born in Ireland in about 1773, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Nov 1843, aged 70 years. She may have been the widow of Henry Scollen, a labourer, who was listed in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls as Henry Schollin, at 10 Birk Street. On the night of the 1841 census Elizabeth Scollen, aged c. 65, was living in Birk Street with Bridget, a flax reeler, aged c. 20; and Patrick, a labourer, aged c. 20. Also staying with them was Patrick Doyle, a labourer, aged c. 30; Mary Doyle, a flax spinner, aged c. 25, and two children, John Doyle, aged 3; and James Doyle, aged 1. With the exception of the two young boys, who were born in Lancashire, they were all listed as born in Ireland. Note: Patrick Doyle and Mary Scollen were married on 12 Sep 1836 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Their daughter Mary Doyle was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in 1851. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ann SEED: Thomas Seed, a house carpenter, aged 21, of Goosnargh, and Ann Gardner, a spinster, aged 19, of Bilsborough, were married on 20 Aug 1776 at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, Garstang. They were married, by licence with the consent of Ann's parents, by James Fisher, Vicar, and the witnesses were Edward Blackburn and William Bailiff. Ann Gardner signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Ann's ages were not recorded in the marriage register and were taken from the marriage bond, dated 19 Aug 1776. Thomas and Ann settled in or near Claughton-on-Brock and baptized fourteen children at St Thomas' Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock, beginning with John, baptized on 17 Nov 1776, with godparents John Gardner and Elizabeth Blackburn, followed by Thomas, baptized on 3 Aug 1778, with godparents Thomas Whittinam and Jane Walker; William, baptized on 6 May 1780, with godparents Thomas Banes and Ann Dobson; Mary, baptized on 22 Feb 1782, with godparents William Snape and Ann Waterhouse; Robert, baptized on 30 Oct 1783, with godparents Thomas and Mary Gardner; Richard, baptized on 8 Oct 1785, with godparents William and Dorothy Gardner; Elizabeth, baptized on 1 Aug 1787, with godparents James and Jane Whitehead; James, baptized on 27 Jul 1789, with godparents Thomas Huthersal and Helen Hodgson; Henry, baptized on 23 Jun 1791, with godparents Henry Whitehead and Agatha Rich; Margaret, baptized on 17 Mar 1793, with godparents Barnaby Banes and Alice Banes; Peter, baptized on 21 Jan 1795, with godparents Henry Kitchin and Jane Bratherton; Joseph, baptized on 16 Nov 1797, with godparents Thomas Ducket and Alice Laurenson; Ann, baptized on 25 Dec 1799, with godparents Henry Taylor and Helen Robinson; and finally Jane, baptized on 12 Mar 1803, with godparents George Ducket and Mary Ibitson In later years some of Thomas and Ann's children gave their birthplaces as Claughton (Claughton-on-Brock), and some gave their birthplaces as Bilsborough. It may be that they moved from one village to another or that they lived somewhere between the two. Thomas Seed Sr died on 1 Dec 1839, aged 85 years, and his Will was proved on 6 Jan 1840. Remarkably, thirteen of his fourteen children are listed in his Will, with the one exception being his son John, who died in 1837, two years before Henry wrote his Will. In his Will he appointed his son William Seed and his son-in-law John Smith, both husbandmen, of Claughton, to be his Executors. He directed that, after the payment of his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, as well as the costs, charges and expenses of the probate of his Will, and the trusts to be paid by his Executors. "...and as to all my household furniture I give to my beloved wife for her own use during her natural life together with all the intriest (sic) arising annually from all money I may die siesed (sic) of...". If the interest was insufficient for his wife's "comfortable support" the Executors were to advance any sum they deemed necessary. After his wife's death the Executors were to sell all of his goods and chattels and collect any sale bills and other monies and pay the following legacies. His son Thomas was to receive £40, his son Joseph, £15, his son Robert £8, his sons William and Peter £2, his daughters Margaret Wells and Jane Garner £5, and his daughter Elizabeth Smith £2. He also left £5 to his granddaughter Margaret, the daughter of his son William, "as remuneration for her assisting and waiting on my wife and me...". The residue of his estate was to be divided between his sons Thomas, Robert, Richard, James, Henry, and Joseph; and his daughters Mary, Margaret, Nanny, and Jane, the wife of Robert Gardner. Thomas signed the Will with his mark and seal on 22 Aug 1839, which was witnessed by Thomas Smith and William Threfall. The Will was proved on 6 Jan 1840, recording that Thomas had died "on or about the first day of December" 1839. His personal estate was valued at under £300. After Thomas' death it would appear that Ann went to stay with her daughter Elizabeth, who had married John Smith on 16 Jan 1809 at St Helen's Parish Church, and on the night of the 1841 census John Smyth (sic), a farmer, aged c. 50, was living in Claughton-on-Brock with Elizabeth, aged c. 50, and five children, Mary, aged c. 25; John, aged 18; George, aged 14; Henry, aged 10, and Margaret, aged 8. Living with them was Elizabeth's mother, Ann Seed, of independent means, aged c. 80. Ann (Gardner) Seed died the following year, on 7 Feb 1842, and was buried four days later in the Churchyard at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, aged 85 years. The burial register records that she was of Claughton, and a Roman Catholic. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, at Claughton, Ann, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Seed, aged 85." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Feb 1842 While some of Thomas and Ann's children stayed in the Garstang area, some migrated to Preston.
John SEED (1): John Seed was the eldest of Thomas and Ann Seed's fourteen children. He moved to Preston and married Ann Shaw on 2 Feb 1807 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Humphrey Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were Francis Brakenbury and Richard Duckett. John and Ann were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's Chapel records are missing, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic service. For that same reason, there is no way to know how many children they baptized between 1807 and the end of 1812, but we do know that they had a son Thomas in about 1808, and a son John in about 1810. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John Seed, F (father), living in Heatley Street with Ann, M (mother); Thomas, aged 2; and John, whose age was not recorded. They went on to have Mary Ann in about 1811, Elizabeth in about 1813, and Richard, who although born after the gap in the records, about 1817, was not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The first of their children to be listed in the surviving St Wilfrid's records was Robert, who was baptized on 7 Nov 1819, with sponsors John Machell and Ann Fox. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Seed, aged 44, living in St Wilfrid Street with Ann, aged 33; John, aged 11; Mary Ann, aged 9; Elizabeth, aged 7; Richard, aged 3; and Robert, aged 1. Their seventh child, William, was born the following year and was baptized on 4 Jun 1821, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Hoyle. He was followed by James, who was baptized on 23 Jan 1823, with sponsors Henry and Alice Seed. The last record I can find of John Seed prior to his burial is the 1832 Preston electoral rolls, which lists John Seed, a spindle maker, living at 21 Back Lane. He died at his Back Lane address and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Jan 1837, aged 60 years. As he died before the start of civil registration and before the 1841 census, I can find little further information about him. I cannot find his wife or positively identify any of his family amongst the many Seed families living in and around Preston in 1841. Thomas SEED (1): Thomas Seed was the second of Thomas and Ann Seed's fourteen children, baptized on 3 Aug 1778. He never married and had no known children. He wasn't living in Preston at the time of the 1841 census and may be the Thomas Seed who was living and working on a farm in Heaton, near Lancaster. James Seed, a farmer, aged c. 50, was living at Heaton Hall Farm in Heaton with Ellen, aged c. 40, and six children, Henry, aged c. 20; James, aged c. 15; Ellen, aged 9; Mary, aged 6; John, aged 3; and Elizabeth, aged 11 months. Also living with them was Thomas Seed, a male servant, aged c. 60; as well as four other servants. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although I cannot be certain that this is the right Thomas Seed, he was the only unmarried man by that name, and of about the right age, listed in Lancashire in the 1841 census - and he did have a younger brother called James. Another thing to note is that their father was living in Heaton at the time of their parents' marriage in 1776. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Seed, unmarried, a shoemaker, aged 73, was living as one of three lodgers at 2 Lills Yard, the home of Ellen Banks, spinster, a cotton weaver, aged 62. He died later that year, on 2 Aug 1851, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 73 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last,...Mr. Thomas Seed, Lill's-yard, aged 73 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Aug 1851 The Family of Robert and Dorothy SEED: Robert Seed, the fifth of Thomas and Ann Seed's fourteen children, was baptized on 30 Oct 1783. He too moved to Preston where he was married in 1806. Robert Seed, an ostler, aged 21, and Dorothy Fox, a spinster, aged 20, both of Preston, were married on 4 Aug 1806 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were John Seed and Alice Fox. The bride and groom signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages, Robert's occupation, and Dorothy's marital status were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the marriage bond, dated 31 Jul 1806. Robert and Dorothy were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic service, or how many children they may have baptized between 1806 and the end of 1812. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Robert Seeds (sic) living in Preston with Dorothy and Thomas. No ages were recorded and their street address was abbreviated Th, which may have been Theatre Street. The Thomas listed with them may have been Robert's older unmarried brother. Robert and Dorothy's son Richard was born in about 1811 and was probably baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The first of their children to appear in the surviving records is Ann, who was baptized on 18 Apr 1813, with sponsors Robert Brown and Alice Fox. Dorothy was recorded as Dolly in the baptism transcripts. Ann was followed by Alice, who was baptized on 1 Nov 1815, with sponsors Robert Parker and Sarah Jones. Robert and Dorothy's next child is a bit of a puzzle. Elizabeth SEED: Elizabeth Seed was baptized on 27 Jul 1818, with sponsors John George Morris and Ann Fox. She died before 1820, and may be the Elizabeth Seed who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Dec 1818, however, the burial transcripts list that child as aged 4 years, when their daughter would have been just over 4 months old. It may be that a mistake was made in the burial transcription. Robert and Dorothy's next child was Robert Francis, who was baptized on 6 Oct 1819, with sponsors Joseph and Jane Seed. At the time of the 1820 Catholic census of Preston Robert Seed, aged 36, was living at 30 Fishergate with Dorothy, aged 34, Richard, aged 9; Ann, aged 7; Alice, aged 4; and Robert, aged 1. Their daughter Mary was born the following year. Mary SEED (1): Mary Seed, the first of two daughters to be given that name, was baptized on 14 Oct 1821, with sponsors Richard Duckett and Mary Hoyle. She is almost certainly the Mary Seed who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 May 1824, with no age or abode recorded. We know that Mary died before March 1825, when their last child, the second child to be called Mary, was born. Dorothy Seed died two years later. Dorothy SEED: Dorothy (Fox) Seed, who was born in about 1787, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Feb 1827, aged 40 years. The Family of Richard and Mary SEED: Robert and Dorothy's son Richard Seed, a bachelor, and Mary Walling, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 19 Aug 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Nicholas Rigby and Anne Seed. Mary signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Mary settled in Preston and their first child, Robert, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 May 1834, with sponsors Nicholas and Ann Rigby (Richard's sister and brother-in-law). Robert was followed by Dorothy, who was born on 16 Mar 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors William and Alice Seed; then their third child, Mary, who was born on 9 Jan 1840 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 12 Jan 1840, with sponsors Richard and Agnes Walling. When Mary's birth was registered her mother's maiden name was spelled Whalley. On the night of the 1841 census Robert Seed, a retail brewer, aged c. 55, was living in Great George's Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 30; Richard, a turner, aged c. 30; Mary, aged c. 15; Robert, aged 7; and Mary, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The fact that the 1841 census does not show people's relationships can cause confusion, and this census is rather confusing. The first Mary shown was Robert's daughter-in-law Mary - listed before his son Richard. The second Mary listed was Robert's youngest daughter, the younger Robert and the third Mary were Richard and Mary's children. Their daughter Dorothy appears to have been left off of the census altogether. They were all living at the North Star pub in Great George Street. Robert Seed died later that year. Robert SEED: Robert Seed, the son of Thomas and Ann (Gardner) Seed who was baptized on 30 Oct 1783, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Sep 1841, aged 57 years. Richard and Mary's fourth child was born the following year but did not survive infancy. John SEED (2): John Seed was born on 9 Aug 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Aug 1842, with sponsors John and Grace Wallin (sic). He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Oct 1843, aged 13 months. Richard and Mary's fifth child also died in infancy. Margaret SEED: Margaret Seed was born on 15 Jan 1845, and was baptized on 18 Jan 1845 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas Helm and Mary Seed. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Mar 1846, aged 13 months, although the burial transcript records her age as 18 months. Richard and Mary's sixth child was Richard, who was born on 12 Apr 1847, and was baptized on 18 Apr 1847 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors John Raby and Mary Seed. Later that year Richard's younger sister died. Mary SEED (2): Mary Seed, daughter of Robert and Dorothy Seed, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 31 Mar 1825, with sponsors Richard and Mary Duckett, died on 18 Dec 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 22 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, Mary Seed, servant at the Waterloo Inn, aged 22." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Fri., 24 Dec 1847 At the time of the 1851 census Richard Seed, an iron turner, aged 40, was living at 15 Moss Rose Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 44, and three children, Richard (actually Robert), a brass moulder, aged 16; Dorothy, age 14; and Robert (actually Richard), aged 3. Mary was listed as born in Silverdale, Westmorland and the rest of the family were born in Preston. The enumerator appears to have mixed up the first names of their two sons. Richard and Mary's seventh and last child was born the following year, but did not survive infancy. Thomas SEED (2): Thomas Seed was born on 4 Sep 1852, and was baptized on 5 Sep 1852 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors Robert and Dorothy Seed. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Sep 1852, aged 15 days. By the time of the 1861 census Richard Seed, an iron turner, aged 50, was living at 57 Ashmore (sic) Street, Preston, with Mary, aged 54, and their unmarried daughter Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 21. Also staying with them was Richard's brother-in-law Richard Walling, a labourer in a cotton mill, aged 49; Nicholas Rigby, a painter, aged 17; Joseph Rigby, a cut hooker in a cotton warehouse, aged 12; and Alice A Rigby, a scholar, aged 7. The Rigby children were the orphaned children of Richard's sister Ann and her husband Nicholas, who were both deceased. Mary (Walling) Seed and her brother Richard were listed as born in Silverdale, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. On the night of 1871 census Richard Seed, a labourer, aged 60, was still living at 57 Ashmoor Street, with Mary, aged 64, and their daughter Mary, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 31. Mary's unmarried brother, Richard Walling, a factory labourer, aged 59, was still living with them. Mary (Walling) Seed, of 57 Ashmoor Street, was buried on 18 Dec 1875 in a public grave, G-271, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 68 years. Her husband survived her by almost exactly one year, and was buried on 16 Dec 1876 in a public grave, G-307, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last: - Richard Seed, Ashmoor-street, aged 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Dec 1876 The Family of Henry and Alice SEED: Henry Seed, the ninth of fourteen children that Thomas and Ann (Gardner) Seed baptized at St Thomas' Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock, was married in 1822. Henry Seed, bachelor, a husbandman, of Heaton, and Alice Gardner, spinster, of Sunderland, both in the Parish of Lancaster, were married on 5 Aug 1822 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married after Banns by Joseph Rowley, Curate, and the witnesses were George Gardner and Isabella Taylor. Alice signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Lancaster Henry and Alice settled in Preston, where they baptized seven children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ellen, who was baptized Helen Seed on 2 Mar 1823, with sponsors Robert and Dorothy Seed. She was followed by Thomas, who was baptized on 29 Aug 1824, with sponsors John Coupe and Alice Fox; then Eleanor, who was baptized on 18 Jun 1826, with sponsors John Coupe and Alice Fox; then Ann Ellen, who was baptized on 12 Oct 1828, with sponsors James Duckett and Mary Gardiner (sic); followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 9 Oct 1831, with sponsors Robert Seed and Alice Fox; then Alice, who was baptized on 29 Sep 1833, with sponsors George Gardner and Alice Seed. It is not known exactly when Henry Seed became the landlord of the Shovel and Broom pub, but the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston, lists, under Retailers of Beer: "Seed Henry, 19 Patten st". Henry and Alice's last child was almost certainly born in the pub. Mary Seed was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 Jul 1837, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Seed. She was the only one of their children born after the start of civil registration on 1 July 1837, and the Lancashire birth indexes record that her mother's maiden name was Gardener. When Mary was less than 3 years old her mother passed away. Alice SEED: Alice (Gardner) Seed, who was born in about 1799, died in Preston on 4 Mar 1840, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 41 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, after a long illness, borne with exemplary fortitude and resignation, aged 42, Alice, wife of Mr. H. Seed, of the Shovel and Broom Inn, Patten-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Mar 1840 After his wife's early death Henry appears to have gone to stay with his older brother William in Claughton-on-Brock, with some of his children being cared for by others. On the night of the 1841 census Henry Seed, a labourer, aged c. 45, was living in Claughton-on-Brock, with two of his children, Margaret, aged 9; and Alice, aged 7. They were living at the home of William Seed, a farmer, and his wife Mary, both aged c. 60. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Henry and Alice's youngest daughter, Mary, was not with Henry on the night of the census. She was staying with her uncle in Preston. Richard Seed, a shopkeeper, aged 56, was living in Snow Hill, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 54, and four children, Richard, a hatter's apprentice, aged 19; Ann, aged 23; Thomas, an apprentice sailor, aged 21; and Leonard, an apprentice joiner, aged 18. Also staying with them was Mary, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary died at her uncle's home three years later. Mary SEED (3): Mary Seed, who was born on 17 Jul 1837, died on 21 Sep 1844 at 22 Lawson Street, Preston, and was buried four days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 7 years. At the time of the 1851 census Henry Seed, widower, a brewer, aged 59, was a lodging at 22 Lawson Street, Preston, the home of his older brother Richard Seed, a provision dealer, aged 65, and his wife Betty, aged 62. Henry was listed as born in Claughton, Richard was born in Bilsborough, and Betty was born in Cartmell. Henry was still living with his brother in Lawson Street when he died four years later. He was buried on 17 Dec 1855 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 64 years. |
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William SEED: William Seed, bachelor, a butcher, aged 26, of Preston, and Alice Wells, a spinster, aged 22, of Goosnargh, were married on 21 Jan 1828 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Goosnargh. They were married, by licence, by Robert Studholme, Minister, and the witnesses were Richard Billington and Margaret Dale. After marrying in Goosnargh William and Alice settled in Preston where William had his business. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Seed, a butcher, at 92 Friargate, where he died later that year. William Seed wrote his Will on 10 Nov 1832, appointing his wife Alice as his sole Executrix, and leaving everything to her. He died the following day and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Nov 1832. His Will was proved on 12 Apr 1833, valued at under £450. The Probate portion of the Will states that William died on 11 Oct 1832, but that was a month before he wrote his Will, so is an obvious error.
After William's death his wife carried on his business and the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Butchers, Alice Seed at 92 Fishergate (actually Friargate). Later that year Alice married John Dobson, another butcher, at St John's Parish Church in Preston. Three of their four children were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, and more information on that family will be included in the section of surnames beginning with D. |
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Christopher SHALVAY: Christopher Shalvay was born on 22 Sep 1850, and was baptized Christopher Shaboee (sic) at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Sep 1850. He was the son of Christopher and Ellen, and the sponsors were Patrick Cannon and Richard Gallaker. Christopher's birth was registered under the name Christopher Shalvay, and his mother's maiden name was recorded as Linden. I can find no record of the marriage of Christopher Shalvay and Ellen Linden, and suspect that they were married in Ireland. On the night of the 1851 census Christopher and his infant son were visiting at the home of his mother-in-law. Mary Linden, married, a dress maker, aged 58, was living at 1 Back Simpson Street with three grown children, Elizabeth, a cotton spinner, aged 26; Charles, a rail labourer, aged 24; and Margaret, a cotton spinner, aged 22. Staying with them were Christopher Shelvin (sic), married, a rail labourer, aged 34, and his son Christopher, aged 6 months. They were all listed as born in Ireland, although the infant Christopher was actually born in Preston. I cannot find Ellen (Linden) Shelvay in the census. In the 1841 census Elizabeth Linden was listed as married but I believe this to have been an error. She was listed as a spinster, aged 36, when she married James Clarke on 28 May 1860 at St Peter's Church in Blackburn. At the time of the 1861 census James Clark, a pensioner and taker off of newspapers, aged 53, was living at 27 Albert Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 38, and two children, Elizabeth, aged 3; and Joseph, aged 4 months. Also staying with them was his widowed mother-in-law, Mary Linden, a pauper, aged 75; and his brother-in-law, Charles Linden, a factory labourer, aged 34. James Clark was listed as born in County Armagh, Ireland, Elizabeth Clark, Mary Linden and Charles Linden were born in County Down, Ireland, and the children were born in Lancashire. I can find no further record of Christopher and Ellen Shalvay. Note 1: Although the burial transcript spells Christopher's surname Shalvey, the birth and death register indexes spells it Shalvay. Note 2: In 1851 Christopher Shalvay was visiting at 1 Back Simpson Street. He may have been related to the "Kitt" and Mary Shalvey living at 4 Back Simpson Street. |
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John SHALVEY: John Shalvey was born on 10 Oct 1839, and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston three days later. He was the son of Christopher and Mary Shalvey, and the sponsors were Martin (?) Regan and Cecilia Swords. Christopher Shalvey and Mary Sherlock were both born in Ireland and may have been married there. I can find no record of their marriage in England. The first child they baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Jane, who was born on 28 Jan 1837, and was baptized the following day, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Devett. The above mentioned John was their second known child, and he was followed by James, who was born on 8 Oct 1841, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors John Regan and Jane Lennon. Christopher and Mary managed to avoid the census taker in 1841 but on the night of the 1851 census Christopher "Kitt" Shalvey, a cart driver, aged 54, was living at 4 Back Simpson Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 51, and their son James, a scholar, aged 10. Staying with them was a visitor, Jane Lancaster, widow, a cotton beater in a mill, aged 62. Kitt was listed as born in Preston, which was an error, and Mary and James were listed as born in Ireland, when James was actually born in Preston. Christopher Shelvey (sic), a labourer, of Back Simpson Street, was buried in a public grave, D-559, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery on 29 Feb 1860, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Christopher Shelvey, Back Simpson-street, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Mar 1860 At the time of the 1861 census Mary Shelver (sic), widow, a housekeeper, aged 63, was still living in Simpson Street, with her son James, a labourer, aged 18. Also staying with them was an unmarried boarder, Bridget Shelver, a boot binder, aged 42. Mary was listed as born in County Mayo, Ireland, James was born in Preston, and their boarder was "born at sea". James Shelvey (sic) was still living at Back Simpson Street when he married Elizabeth Bulger at St John's Parish Church on 26 May 1863, at which time his father was recorded as the late Christopher Shalvey, a quarryman. James and Elizabeth baptized some of their children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where their surname was spelled variously as Shelvy, Shelbey and Shelby. Mary (Sherlock) Shalvey was still living in Back Simpson Street when she died in April 1866. She was buried on 20 Apr 1866 in a public grave, J-636, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: - Mary Shelvey, Back Simpson-street, aged 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Apr 1866 On the night of the 1871 census James Shelvey (sic), a fireman aboard ship, aged 30, was living at 12 Seed Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, aged 26, and three children, Christopher, aged 6; Mary E, aged 5; and James, aged 2. Elizabeth was listed as born in Fleetwood, Christopher was born in Birkenhead, and the rest of the family were listed as born in Preston. The family later emigrated to New Jersey, U.S.A., where James died in 1908. Note 1: There seems to have been strong connection between the Shalvey and Swords families. Mary Shelvey's maiden name was Sherlock, and the Cecilia Swords who was a sponsor at the baptism of John Shalvey was the former Cecilia Sherlock, and may have been Mary's sister. In 1841 a Margaret Shalvey, aged c. 40, was living in Simpson Street, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 15; and Catherine, aged c. 15. Staying with them were several people, presumably lodgers, including an Eliza Swords, aged 20; and Ellen Swords, aged 4 months. At the time of the 1851 census a Mary Shelvey, aged 24 and unmarried, was living as a lodger in the home of Celia Swords and her three children. Celia Sherlock and Dennis Swords were married in Wigan in 1838, and three of their children are buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. When Catherine Shalney (sic) married Francis Lamb on 16 Sep 1845 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, the witnesses were Patrick Shalney and Cicily Swords, and when Thomas Shalvey, the son of Patrick and Mary Shalvey, was baptized on 18 Nov 1849 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, the sponsors were Denis and Cecilia Swords. Note 2: John Shalvey's birth and death were registered under the name John Shalvy, and James Shalvey's birth was registered under the name Jame Shalbey. Note 3: Christopher and Mary may have been related to the family of Christopher Shalvay, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Oct 1851. Note 4: In 1851 Ancestry.com has the family's surname indexed as Sholnery. |
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The Family of Martin and Elizabeth SHANNON: John Martin Shannon and Betty Connel, both of Preston, were married on 19 Feb 1798 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were Joshua Bentham and William Hodgkinson. The bride and groom signed the marriage register with an X. It does not appear that Martin and Elizabeth had any children and the 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Martin Shannon, hu (husband), living in Vauxhall Road with Betty, wf (wife). By the time of the 1820 Catholic census Martin Shannon, aged 56, was living at 15 Bolton Street with Betty, aged 45. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Martin Shannon, a watchman, living at 1 Foster's Square. Curiously, Edward Shannon, a carder, was living at 1 Stable Yard, Canal Street, where Martin Shannon died the following year. Martin SHANNON: John Martin Shannon, who seems to have been known by his middle name, died on 23 Apr 1833, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Apr 1833. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, in Stable-yard, Canal-street, aged 57, Mr. Martin Shannon, porter at the Canal-street factory. He had been a useful servant of Messrs. Horrockes, Miller & Co. for thirty-three years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Apr 1833 Elizabeth SHANNON: Elizabeth (Connel) Shannon, who was born in about 1774, survived her husband by a little more than five years, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Jul 1838, aged 64 years. Note 1: Martin Shannon's age is a matter of some confusion. The burial transcript records his age as 70 years, for an approximate birth year of 1761/62. However, the 1820 census records his age as 56, meaning a birth year of about 1764, and the death notice in 1833 records his age as 57, so an approximate birth year of 1774/75. If he was a similar age to his wife it would mean that the age given in the death notice was the more accurate. Note 2: Although I can find no record of Martin and Elizabeth having had any children, there seems to have been some sort of relationship between them and Edward Shannon, who later used the name Edward Shannon Brown. |
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The Family of Edward and Jane SHANNON or SHANNON BROWN: The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Edward Shannon, a carder, living at 1 Stable Yard, Canal Street, and in another part of the rolls he is listed at 1 Harrison's Yard, Canal Street. He was married later that year. Edward Shannon, a bachelor, and Jane Helm, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on Christmas Day 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Sharples and Elizabeth Slater. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Edward and Jane's first child was Thomas, who was baptized Thomas Shannon on 3 Feb 1833 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Owens and Catherine Shelliker. Then, for reasons that may never be known, Edward Shannon began to use the surname Brown. Martin SHANNON: Although buried under the name Martin Shannon, when Edward and Jane baptized their second child they used the surname Brown. Martin Brown was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Mar 1834, with sponsors Thomas Owen and Catherine Sherliker - the same sponsors recorded at the baptism of their son Thomas. Martin was buried under the name Martin Shannon in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Apr 1835. The burial transcript recorded his age as 13 days, when he was actually 13 months old. Edward and Jane went on to have a further seven children, all using the surname Brown. Martin Shannon Brown was born on 10 Apr 1836, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 17 Apr 1836 with sponsors James Brown and Catherine Sherlacker; he was followed by Richard Brown, who was born on 29 Apr 1838, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 May 1838, with sponsors James Brown and Catherine Englishby. Sadly, five months after Richard's birth they lost another child. Martin Shannon BROWN : Martin Shannon Brown, who was born on 10 Apr 1836, died aged 2 years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Oct 1838. At time, the family were living at Back Canal Street. Edward and Jane's fifth child was Martin James Brown, who was born on 18 June 1840, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Jun 1840, with sponsors James Brown and Ann Barrow. On the night of the 1841 census Edward Brown, a cotton carder, aged c. 30, was living in Fylde Street, Preston with Jane, aged c. 30, and two children, Richard, aged 3; and Martin, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their sixth child, Elizabeth Brown, was born on 6 Nov 1842, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 Nov 1842, with sponsors Alexander Latus and Margaret Robinson. She was followed by John Joseph Shannon Brown, who was born on 1 Jul 1845, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Jul 1845, with sponsors James and Mary Brown; then Thomas Edward Brown, who was born on 19 Dec 1847, and baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Dec 1847, with sponsors Alexander Lacky and Mary Hayes; and finally Edward Brown, who was born on 15 May 1850, and baptized at St Ignatius' Church on 19 May 1850, with sponsors Alexander and Alice Towers. At the time of the 1851 census Edward S Brown, an overlooker (cotton), aged 39, was living at 51 Park Road, Preston with his wife Jane, aged 40, and six children, Richard, a foundry apprentice, aged 13; Martin, an errand boy, aged 11; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 8; John, a scholar, aged 6; Thomas, aged 3; and Edward, aged 9 months. They were all listed as born in Preston. On the night of the 1861 census Edward S Brown, an overlooker in a cotton mill, aged 49, was still living at 51 Park Road with Jane, aged 50, and four children, Elizabeth, a rover in a cotton mill, aged 18; John, a pupil teacher, aged 15; Thomas, a tin work apprentice, aged 13; and Edward, a scholar, aged 10. Also staying with them was a boarder, Elizabeth Singleton, an unmarried cotton weaver, aged 24. Edward Shannon Brown, of 51 Park Road, died on 18 May 1866, and was buried four days later in a private grave, C-171, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 53 years. His was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep, and a note in the burial register records the grave owner as Jane Brown. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 18th ult., very suddenly, Mr. Edward Shannon Brown, of No. 51, Park-road, aged 55. - Deceased had been, for a period of 47 years, in the employ of Messrs. Horrockeses, Miller, and Co., of this town, by whom he was held in the highest respect and estimation. His cheerful and obliging disposition, coupled with the sterling integrity of his character, gained for him the esteem of a large circle of personal friends, by whom his loss is much regretted." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Jun 1866 At the time of the 1871 census Jane Brown, formerly a cotton weaver, aged 59, was living at 51 Park Road, Preston with two unmarried children, Elizabeth, a cotton rover, aged 25; and Thomas, a brass finisher, aged 22. Also staying with them was their boarder, Elizabeth Singleton, a cotton weaver, aged 34. Jane was still living at their Park Road address when she died six years later. Jane Brown, of 51 Park Road, was buried on 29 Jan 1877 in the private family grave, C-171, at Preston Cemetery. Hers was the third interment, buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Jane Brown, Park-road, 67;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Feb 1877 Note 1: Edward Shannon Brown was almost certainly related to Martin Shannon. Note 2: For the 1851 census Ancestry.com has indexed the family under the surname Brewer, but it is clearly written as Brown. |
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The Family of William and Lucy SHARPLES: William Sharples, a bachelor, aged 20, a piecer, of 26 Vauxhall Road, the son of John Sharples, a warper; and Lucy Singleton, a spinster, aged 20, a winder, of Catterall, the daughter of Thomas Singleton, a spinner, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Sep 1850, witnessed by Henry Ward and Rosanna Dempsy. After marrying in Preston William and Lucy went to live with Lucy's widowed grandmother in Catterall, near Garstang, and at the time of the 1851 census Lucy Singleton, widow, a housekeeper, aged 62, was living at 13 Calder Place, Catterall with her married daughter (sic) Lucy Sharples, a framer tenter, aged 21, Lucy's husband William Sharples, a spinner, aged 21, and her brother James, a piecer, aged 15. Lucy Sharples and James Singleton were listed incorrectly as the older Lucy's children. William Sharples was listed as born in Walton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Lucy Singleton may have been using her home as a lodging house, as there were nine lodgers living with them at the time. Lucy (Hoghton) Singleton died three years later. William and Lucy's first child was born later that year, but died in infancy. Mary SHARPLES: Mary Sharples was born on 12 Aug 1851 and was baptized on 17 Aug 1851 at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang, with sponsors Thomas Walmsley and Mary Parkin. Although the family were living in or near Catterall, Mary's body was brought to Preston for burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Jun 1853, aged 10 months. Their second child also died in infancy. Thomas SHARPLES: Thomas Sharples was born on 2 Feb 1853, and was baptized on 13 Feb 1853 at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church, with sponsors Walter Jones and Mary Parkin. Like his sister, his body was brought to Preston, and he was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Dec 1853, aged 2 weeks. William and Lucy went on to have two more children, William Henry, who was born on 20 Mar 1857 and baptized on 29 Mar 1857 at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church, with sponsors William Slater and Elizabeth Rolleson; and Mary Ann, who was born on 18 Mar 1859 and baptized on 27 Mar 1859 at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church, with sponsors James Singleton and Agnes Dover. On the night of the 1861 census William Sharples, a cotton self acting minder, aged 32, was living at 93 School Lane in Walton-le-Dale with his wife Lucy, a cotton factory worker, aged 32, and their two surviving children, William H, aged 4; and Mary A, aged 2. William was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, Lucy was born in Preston, and their children were born in Catterall. Also staying with them were two lodgers and two boarders, all cotton factory workers. At the time of the 1871 census William Sharples, a cotton spinner, aged 40, was living in Penwortham with Lucy, aged 39, and two children, William, a cotton creeler, aged 14; and Mary A, a scholar, aged 12. Also staying with them were two unmarried lodgers, Joseph Coupe, aged 25; and Francis McNamara, aged 31, both self acting cotton creelers. In this census William Sr's place of birth is listed as Bamber Bridge. On the night of the 1881 census William Sharples, a cotton spinner, aged 50, and his wife Lucy, aged 49, were still living in Penwortham with their children, William H, a cotton spinner, aged 24; and Mary A, a cotton rover, aged 22. Also staying with them was a boarder, Catherine Green, a cotton worker, aged 18. William Sr's place of birth is listed as Walton-le-Dale. Lucy (Singleton) Sharples died on 17 Dec 1884 and was buried on 21 Dec 1884 at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, aged 53 years. Her husband survived her by almost six years. William Sharples died on 7 Oct 1890 and was buried on 11 Oct 1890 at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church, aged 60 years. Note: William Sharples may have been baptized at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge. He was born and baptized on 30 Nov 1829, the son of John and Sarah Sharples, and the Godparents were William and Ann Sharples. |
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The Family of William and Ann SHARROCK: William Shorrock (sic) and Ann Benson, both of Preston, were married on 2 Aug 1811 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by James Penny, Vicar, and the witnesses were Thomas Benson and Ann Banks. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Unfortunately, William and Ann were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's Chapel records are missing, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage service or how many children they may have had during the period up to the end of 1812. We know from other records that they had a daughter Margaret who was born in about 1812. The first of their children to be recorded in the baptism transcripts was Jane, who was baptized on 3 Apr 1814, with sponsors Joseph Wilding and Ann Ribchester. She was followed by the first of two children to be called Mary, who was baptized Mary Sharroc on 21 Jul 1816, with sponsors Martin Waterhouse and Ellen Sharroc. She died before April 1819 and may be the person buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Aug 1818 with only the surname recorded. We know Mary died before 1819 as William and Ann had another daughter they called Mary, who was baptized 4 Apr 1819, with sponsors William Conroy and Jane Richardson. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists William Sharrock living in Crows Street with Ann, and Margaret, aged 8; James, aged 6; and Mary, aged 1. I can find no record of a Crows Street in Preston at that time and believe that they actually lived in Crown Street. Another possible error is the name of the child recorded as James. If this child was 6 in 1820 it would mean a date of birth of about 1814, and we know that William and Ann's daughter Jane was born in 1814. It may be that the transcriber of the census mistook the name Jane for James. William and Ann's next child was Esther, who was baptized on 2 Dec 1821, with sponsors Joseph Gillat and Helen Sharrock. She was followed by William, who was baptized on 24 May 1824, with sponsors James Meekin and Jane Sharrock; and their last known child was Randolf, who was baptized Randolf Shorroc on 18 Feb 1827, with sponsors Robert Caton and Eliza Shorroc. He was only 1 year and 9 months old when his mother died. Ann SHARROCK: Ann (Benson) Sharrock, who was born in about 1789, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Dec 1828, aged 39 years. A little more than two years after Ann's death her infant son died. Ralph SHARROCK: Ralph or Randolf Sharrock, who was born in 1827, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Jan 1831. His age was recorded simply as "infant", but he would have been almost 4 years old. William Sharrock Sr died on 7 Feb 1840 and was buried in the churchyard at St Paul's Church on 9 Feb 1840, aged 51 years. His name was spelled Sharrock in the burial register. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week,...William Shorrock, Walker-street, aged 51." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Feb 1840 It would appear that William was staying with his married daughter Margaret, the wife of William Barrow in Walker Street, and on the night of the 1841 census William Barrow, a labourer, aged c. 30, was living in Walker Street with Margaret, aged c. 25, and their daughter Elizabeth, aged 8 months. Also staying with them was Margaret's daughter by her first husband, Ann Cuerden, aged 7; John Cooper, a labourer, aged c. 20; and Margaret's younger sister Esther Shorrock (sic), aged c. 15. Esther was listed as "Ind.", meaning of independent means. Note: William Sharrock was the son of Ralph and Jane Sharrock. |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth SHARROCK: Thomas Sharrock, a weaver, and Elizabeth Kellet, a spinster, were married on 6 Feb 1815 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by Thomas Selkirk, Minister, and the witnesses were Thomas Melling and Anne Kellet. They had already been married in a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days earlier, with the same witnesses. Thomas and Elizabeth's first child was Richard, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston on 29 Oct 1815, with sponsors John Melling and Jane Kellet. Some time after Richard's birth the family moved to the village of Grimsargh, north of Preston, where their second child was born. Ann Sharrock was born in Grimsargh, and was baptized at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church, Alston Lane, on 12 Nov 1817, with sponsors Joseph Waring and Ann Kellot (sic). She was followed by Jane, who was born in Grimsargh, and was baptized at St Mary and St Michael's Church on 2 Sep 1820, with sponsors James Holden and Mary Kellot (sic). By 1825 the family had returned to Preston, where they baptized another four children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Mary, who was baptized Mary Sharroc on 17 Apr 1825, with sponsors Roger Waring and Jane Sharroc; followed by the first of two daughters to be called Elizabeth, who was baptized on 13 Jan 1828, with sponsors Francis Garner and Elizabeth Tyrer. This child must have died in infancy but I can find no record of her burial. Thomas and Elizabeth's sixth child was the second child they called Elizabeth, who was baptized on 9 Jan 1831, with sponsors Joseph Billington and Mary Brown. Their seventh child is a complete mystery. Alf Augustine Sharrock was baptized on 17 Aug 1832, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Himsworth, but I can find no further record of him. If he died in infancy there is no record of his burial in Preston. If he survived, he was not listed with his parents in the 1841 census, when he would have been about 8 years old. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Sharrock, a cotton dresser, aged c. 50, was living in Deepdale Road, Preston with Betty, aged c. 50, and five children, Jane, a female servant, aged c. 20; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Elizabeth, aged 10; Richard, aged 5; and William, a cotton warper, aged c. 15. Richard was their grandson and I suspect that William was some other relation, perhaps a nephew. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Thomas Sharrock died the following year. Thomas SHARROCK: Thomas Sharrock, who was born in about 1789, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Oct 1842, aged 53 years. Thomas and Elizabeth's daughter Mary married Robert Dove in Preston in 1843 and had two children, Elizabeth Agnes in 1844 and Thomas in 1848, but Mary died partly as a result of his birth, and her infant son died a short time later. They were both buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. At the time of the 1851 census Elizabeth Sharrock, widow, a lodging house keeper, aged 65, was living at 8 Old Cock Yard, Preston with her married daughter Ann Lawrenson, a cotton weaver, aged 33; her son-in-law James Lawrenson, a cotton weaver, aged 38; her granddaughter Agnes Lawrenson, aged 2; her unmarried daughter Jane, a char woman, aged 30; her grandson Richard, a scholar, aged 14; her married daughter Elizabeth Taylor, a cotton weaver, aged 22; her son-in-law John Taylor, a coach smith, aged 22; her grandson Thomas Sharrock, aged 2; and her granddaughter, an orphan, Agnes Dove, a scholar, aged 6. Elizabeth was listed as born in Myerscough, Ann and Jane were born in Grimsargh, James Lawrenson was born in Walton-le-Dale, Agnes Lawrenson was born in Lancaster, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Elizabeth died two years later. Mrs Elizabeth SHARROCK: Elizabeth (Kellet) Sharrock, who was born in about 1787, died on 9 Jun 1853 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 65 years. Note: In 1851 Ancestry.com has indexed the family under the surname Shanack. |
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The Family of Ralph and Jane SHARROCK: Ralph Sharrock and Jane Topping were married on 22 Jul 1787 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, witnessed by William Sharrock and Mary Danson. The following day they had their official wedding at St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham, where they were married after Banns by John Gibson, Minister, and the witnesses were Margaret and Robert Miller. Jane Topping and Margaret Miller signed the marriage register with an X. Ralph and Jane began their life together in Lytham, and baptized their first four children at St Peter's Catholic Church, beginning with Elizabeth, who was baptized on 13 Apr 1788, with sponsors William Sharrock and Mary Danson. She died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church on 3 Apr 1793. The burial register did not record her age but did record that she was the daughter of Ralph Sharrock. Ralph and Jane's second child was William, who was baptized on 6 Jul 1789, with sponsors John Laurenson and Mary Lupton. He was followed by Ellen, who was baptized on 9 Jan 1793, with sponsors William Lulworth and Ann Newsam. She too died in infancy and was buried at St Cuthbert's Churchyard on 5 Aug 1795, recorded as the daughter of Ralf Sharroc (sic). The last of their children to be born in Lytham was another daughter they called Elizabeth, who was baptized on 26 Oct 1794, with sponsors Robert Lopton and Ann Gillat. Some time after Elizabeth's birth the family moved to Preston, where they baptized another four children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their son John was baptized on 7 May 1797, with sponsors James Moreley and Jane Richardson. He died in infancy but I have been unable to find any record of his burial in Preston or in Lytham. Less than two years after his baptism Ralph and Jane baptized another child they called John, who was baptized on 29 Jan 1799, with sponsors Richard Parker and Jane Richardson. He also died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 30 May 1801. The burial register records that he was aged 2, and the son of Ralph Sharrock. Ralph and Jane's seventh child was Helen, who was baptized on 16 Jan 1801, with sponsors William Toppin and Eliz. Marsh. She was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 14 Nov 1802, with sponsors Thomas Snape and Ann Catteral. She died in infancy and was buried in St John's Parish Churchyard on 12 Dec 1803, aged 1. The burial register records that she was the daughter of Ralph Sharrock. Due to the gap in the records caused by the missing St Wilfrid's register, there is no way to know how many other children Ralph and Jane had but later records show that they had yet another son they called John, who was born in about 1805. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Ralph Sharrock, F (father), living with Jane, M (mother), and William, aged 21; Betty, aged 16; Ellen, aged 9; and John, aged 5. Ralph and Jane's eldest surviving son, William, married Ann Benson on 2 Aug 1811 and it appears that their youngest son died in 1815. A John Sharrock was buried at St John's Parish Church on 30 Jan 1815, aged 9 years, and the burial register records that he was a Papist (Catholic). By the time of the 1820 Catholic census Ralph and Jane Sharrock were living at 15 Hope Street, Ralph's age was recorded as 88 years, which is almost certainly incorrect, and Jane's was recorded as 56 years, which seems to be about right. There is little other record of the couple until their deaths. Jane SHARROCK: Jane (Topping) Sharrock, who was born in about 1763, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Aug 1831, aged 68 years. Ralph SHARROCK: Ralph Sharrock, who was born in about 1750, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Dec 1833, aged 83 years. |
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Mary SHARROCK: Mary Sharrock was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Aug 1832, with her age recorded simply as "infant". I can find no record of her baptism and it may be that she died shortly after birth and was baptized privately at the bedside. The only possible clue to her identity was the abode recorded in the burial transcript, High Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Peter Shorrock, a weaver, living at 28 High Street. He may have been the Peter Sharrock who married Jane Atkinson on 18 Nov 1828. |
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The Family of Richard and Mary SHEPHERD: Richard Shepherd, aged 21, and Mary Norris, a spinster, aged 21, both of Preston, were married on 15 Apr 1804 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Gornall and Elizabeth Butler. Their ages were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 12 Apr 1804. Richard and Mary's only known child, Joseph, was born before 1804, and it would appear that he and Mary did not have any children after marrying. Richard and Mary were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston but were recorded in the 1820 census when Richard Shepherd, aged 50, was living in Gin Bow entry, with Mary, aged 46. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Richard Shepherd, innkeeper, public house, 1 Ginbow-entry, and by 1835 he was living in Avenham Road, and owned a freehold house in Mill Hill, Friargate, with Vincent Simpson, as his tenant. On the night of the 1841 census Richard Shepherd, aged c. 70, was living in Avenham Road. Also staying with him was James Norris, aged c. 70; and Julian McCarthey, a female servant, aged c. 20. Richard and James were listed as born in Lancashire, and Julian was born in Ireland. Both Richard and James were listed as "Ind.", meaning of independent means. Richard's wife Mary (Norris) Shepherd was not at home on the night of the census. Mary, aged c. 70, was staying in Lancaster Road at the home of Thomas Gardner, a grocer, aged c. 50, with his wife Margaret, aged c. 50, and four children, Jane, aged c. 25; Robert, aged 13; James, aged 10; and Lucy, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Richard SHEPHERD: Richard Shepherd, who was born in about 1771, died on 4 Jun 1844, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 73 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, suddenly, aged 74, Mr. Richard Shepherd, formerly of the White Hart Inn, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Jun 1844 Richard Shepherd of Preston, Gentleman, wrote his Will on 10 Nov 1842 and the first provision of the Will was to leave ten pounds to each of the children of his late brother James Shepherd, to be paid out of his personal estate as soon as convenient after his death. He devised all of his real estate and the residue of his personal estate unto his Executors, James Teebay of Preston, corn dealer, Richard Walker of Layton Hall, farmer, and William Walker of Thistleton, yeoman, upon trust, to pay out of the rents, interest and yearly proceeds thereof, an annuity of £30 to his wife Mary Shepherd, paid in two equal half-yearly payments, with the first payment made immediately after his death. The remainder of the proceeds of his estate, during his wife's lifetime, were to be divided into six equal shares, with one part being paid to George Norris, otherwise called Joseph Shepherd, of Preston, one part to Margaret Kay, wife of William Kay of Preston, hair dresser, one part to his brother Joseph Shepherd, one part to his brother Thomas Shepherd, one part to his sister Ann Hickman, and the final part to be divided between John Shepherd of London, the son of his late brother William Shepherd, and Monica Unsworth, the granddaughter of his sister Mary Unsworth. After the death of his wife all real estate was to be sold and, together with the residue of his personal estate, was to be divided as mentioned above. Richard signed and sealed his Will on 10 Nov 1842, witnessed by Henry Cross, solicitor and Margaret Cross of Preston. In a Codicil dated 30 Mar 1844, Richard revoked the legacy left to Monica Unsworth, and left it instead in trust for his nephew James Shepherd of Rochdale, miller, the son of his late brother William Shepherd. He also mentioned that his brother Joseph Shepherd had died since writing the original Will. The Will with Codicil was proved on 29 Jun 1844, valued at under £2000.
At the time of the 1851 census Mary Shepherd, widow, an annuitant, aged 78, was living alone at 84 Frenchwood Street, Preston. Her birthplace was recorded as Preston. Mary (Norris) Shepherd, who was born in about 1773, died on 11 Jun 1858 and was buried two days later in a Private grave, A-405, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 85 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, aged 85, Mary, relict of the late Mr. Richard Shepherd, of the White Hart Inn, Gin Bow Entry, and mother of Mr. Joseph Shepherd, musician, all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Jun 1858 The Family of Joseph Shepherd: Joseph Shepherd was a bit baffling as he was alleged to be the son of Richard and Mary (Norris) Shepherd, but was born a couple of years before they were married. Then I read the Will of Richard Shepherd, in which he referred to "George Norris, also called Joseph Shepherd". It appears that Joseph was born to Mary Norris before she married Richard Shepherd and that he was originally named George Norris. After Richard and Mary were married his name was changed to Joseph Shepherd, and he used that name for the rest of his life. He referred to Richard Shepherd as his father, and it may be that Richard was his biological father, but this may never be proven. Joseph Shepherd, of full age, bachelor, musician, of Avenham Road, the son of Richard and Mary Shepherd, of Preston, and Maria Turner, of full age, spinster, embroiderer, of Mount Pleasant, Winckley Square, daughter of John and Alice Turner, of Preston, were married at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 16 Nov 1839. They were married by Francis West, and the witnesses were John Smith of Charnock Richard and Elizabeth Collier of Preston. Joseph's father was a publican and Maria's father was a labourer. Marriage Notice: "On Saturday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatius, Mr. Joseph Shepherd, schoolmaster, to Miss Maria Turner, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Nov 1839 Joseph and Maria's first child was Richard, who was born on 14 Jun 1840, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Jun 1840, with sponsors John Smith and Elizabeth Turner. On the night of the 1841 census Joseph Shepherd, a musician, aged c. 40, was living in Cross Street, Preston with Maria, aged 22, and Richard, aged 11 months. Their second child was John Gregory, who was born on 12 Mar 1842, and was baptized on 20 Mar 1842 at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Robert and Mary Eccles. Some time after his birth Joseph and Maria moved to the area around Stonyhurst College and baptized their next three children in St Peter's Chapel at Stonyhurst, beginning with Joseph, who was born on 24 Dec 1843, and was baptized on Christmas Day, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Kendrick. He was followed by Mary, who was born on 11 Jun 1845, and was baptized on 15 Jun 1845, with sponsors Charles and Margaret West. Their surname was spelled Shephard in the baptism register. Their sixth child was Alice, who was born on 29 Jan 1847, and was baptized on 31 Jan 1847, with sponsors Thomas and Ann Richmond. The family then returned to Preston where their seventh child was born. Rose Agnes was born on 31 Aug 1848, and was baptized on 1 Sep 1848 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors William Crook and Dorothy Machell. She was followed by James, who was born on 19 Jul 1850, baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Jul 1850, with sponsors Charles and Ann Hill. At the time of the 1851 census Joseph Shepherd, a professor of music, aged 51, was living at 63 Bow Lane, Preston with his wife Maria, aged 33, and seven children, Richard, aged 10; Gregory, aged 9; Joseph, aged 7; Mary, aged 5; Alice, aged 4; Rose, aged 2, and James, aged 8 months. Also staying with them was a servant, Kate Connor, aged 15. With the exception of Joseph Jr, Mary and Alice, who were born at Stonyhurst, and the servant, who was born in Kings County, Ireland, they were all listed as born in Preston. All of the children were scholars, except the infant James. The following year Joseph and Maria lost two of their children. John Gregory Shepherd died on 23 Mar 1852. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, John Gregory, son of Mr. Joseph Shepherd, professor of music, Bow-lane, aged 10 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Mar 1852 John Gregory was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, and I have been unable to find any record of his burial. His younger sister died later that year. Alice SHEPHERD: Alice Shepherd, who was born at Stonyhurst on 29 Jan 1847, died in Preston on 24 Sep 1852 and was buried the following day in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 5 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Alice, daughter of Mr. Joseph Shepherd, professor of music, Bow-lane, aged 5 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Oct 1852 Joseph and Maria's ninth child was Monica, who was born on 20 May 1852, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 23 May 1852, with sponsors Robert and Marianne Eccles. She was followed by Alice Walburge, who was born on 4 Aug 1854, and was baptized on 7 Aug 1854 at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors Stephen Bond and Margaret Abbot. Their eleventh child was a daughter they called Teresa, who was born on 1 Oct 1858 and died on 5 Oct 1858. She was buried on 7 Oct 1858 in the private grave, A-405, where her grandmother Mary (Norris) Shepherd had been buried a few months before. I can find no record of Teresa's baptism, and it may be that she was given an emergency baptism at the bedside. Two years after their daughter's death Joseph and Maria's twelfth child, another daughter they called Teresa, was born. She was born on 29 Sep 1860, and was baptized on 7 Oct 1860 at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors John Richardson and Mary Swarbrick. On the night of the 1861 census Joseph Shepherd, a professor of music, aged 61, was living at 45 Oxford Street, Preston with Maria, aged 42, and seven children, Joseph, a painter, aged 17; Mary, aged 15; Rose, aged 12; James, aged 10; Monica, aged 8; Alice, aged 6; and Teresa, aged 6 months. All of the children except Teresa were scholars. Joseph Jr and Mary were listed as born at Stonyhurst, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Joseph Sr died three years later. Joseph Shepherd, born George Norris in about 1800, died in Preston on 28 Apr 1864 and was buried on 1 May 1864 in the family grave, A-405, at Preston Cemetery, aged 63 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 28th inst., Mr. Joseph Shepherd, Taylor-street, aged 63." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Apr 1864 Joseph's Will was proved at Lancaster on 24 May 1864, with his personal estate valued at under £300, and there was an auction sale of his belongings on 7 Oct 1864.
At the time of the 1871 census Maria Shepherd, widow, a charwoman, aged 50, was an inmate of the Preston Workhouse in Fulwood. Her birthplace was recorded as Preston. Maria (Turner) Shepherd died on 11 Nov 1885 at 31 Brunswick Street, Preston, and was buried on 13 Nov 1885 in the family grave, A-405, at Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON, burials since our last:...Maria Shepherd, Brunswick-street, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Nov 1885 Monument Inscription: 'Of your Charity Pray for the Soul of Mary Shepherd who died June 11th 1858 aged 85 years. Also for Joseph, son of the above, who died April 17th 1864, aged 64 years. Also for Maria, wife of the above named Joseph Shepherd, who died Nov'r 11th 1885, aged 64 years.' Note: Joseph and Maria's daughter Teresa was living at 31 Brunswick Street when she married Henry Harris on 1 Jan 1887. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ellen SHERLIKER: Thomas Sherlicar (sic) and Ellenor Poading, both of Preston, were married on 26 Aug 1799 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were James Park and William Hodgkinson. Thomas signed his own name, spelling it Sherlicar, and Ellen signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Ellen settled in Preston and raised a large family. Their first child was Mary, who was baptized Mary Sherlerker on 7 Apr 1800 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Goodear and Mary Banks. She died in infancy and was buried on 2 Jun 1801 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 1 year. The burial register records that she was the daughter of Thomas Shirlicer (sic). Thomas and Ellen's second child was Joseph, who was baptized Joseph Sherlerker on 26 Apr 1801 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Thomas Dunderdale and Mary Sherlerker. He was followed by John, who was baptized John Sherleker on 30 Jan 1803 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Jameson and Margaret Banks. There then occurs the gap in the baptisms records due to a missing register, during which time Thomas and Ellen had at least three more children, Thomas in about 1806 and Robert in about 1809. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Thomas Sherliker, F (father) and Ellen, M (mother) were living in Preston with Joseph, aged 8; John, aged 6; Thomas, aged 4; and Robert, aged 1, and their son Edward would have been born a year or two later. The next child to appear in the surviving records was Henry, who was baptized Henry Sherlerker on 12 Dec 1814, with sponsors John McClure and Ann Banks. He died in infancy and was buried on 31 Mar 1815 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 1 year. The burial register records that he was a Papist (Catholic), and spells his surname Shelicar. Thomas and Ellen's next child was another son they called Henry, who was baptized Henry Sharlerker on 10 Aug 1817, son of Thomas and Hester (sic), and the sponsors were William and Ann Banks. He was followed by Ellen, who was baptized Helen Sherliker on 2 Apr 1820, with sponsors William Parkinson and Ann Morgan, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census Thomas Sherlikar (sic), aged 40, was living at 12 Canal Street with Ellen, aged 39 and Joseph, aged 18; John, aged 16; Thomas, aged 15; Robert, aged 11; Edward, aged 8; Henry, aged 3; and Ellen, aged 1. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Sherliker, a rover, living at 14 Canal-street, where he died two years later. Thomas SHERLIKER (1): Thomas Sherliker, who was born in about 1776, died aged 57 years, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Jun 1834. On the night of the 1841 census Ellen Sherliker, a housekeeper, aged c. 60, was living at the Labourer's Arms pub in Canal Street with Joseph, a retail brewer, aged c. 40; Sarah, a housekeeper, aged c. 35; Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Edward, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25; Isabella, aged c. 25; James, an apprentice tin smith, aged c. 15; and John, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Ellen died two years later. Ellen SHERLIKER (1): Ellen (Poading) Sherliker, who was born in about 1776, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Jun 1843, aged 66 years. The Family of Joseph SHERLIKER: Joseph Sherliker, a bachelor, and Alice Smalley, a spinster, both of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 13 Mar 1825 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by Edmund Stregfellow Radcliffe, Curate, and the witnesses were John Aspden and James Tomlinson. Alice signed the marriage register with an X. Joseph and Alice's first child was Jane, who was baptized Jane Sherlaker on 26 Feb 1826 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Ann Sherlaker. It does not appear that they had any other children. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Joseph Sherliker, a retail brewer, living at 24 Mount Pleasant, which is believed to have been the Bull's Head Inn, where Alice died seven years later. Alice SHERLIKER: Alice (Smalley) Sherliker, of 29 Mount Pleasant, who was born in about 1801, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Oct 1839, aged 38 years. Less than two months after his wife's death, Joseph remarried. Joseph Sherliker, widower, a retail brewer, of 30 Mount Pleasant, the son of Thomas and Ellen Sherliker of Preston, and Sarah Pope, spinster, servant, of the Victoria Hotel, Fishergate, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Pope of Bolton, were married at St. Wilfrid's Chapel in Preston on 5 Dec 1839, witnessed by James Eastwood and Matilda Pyke, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "Married...at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid,...on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph Sherliker, to Miss Sarah Pope, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Dec 1839 Joseph and Sarah were living in Mount Pleasant, Preston where Joseph ran the Bull's Head pub. However, at about the time of the twins birth and death, they appear to have been having financial trouble and auctioned off their property in May of 1840. Their twins were born a month later. Twins Elizabeth and Joseph Sherliker were born on 27 Jun 1840, and were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day. Elizabeth's sponsors were John and Mary Pope, and Joseph's sponsors were William Pope and Margaret Lyons. Both children died in infancy. Elizabeth SHERLIKER: Elizabeth Sherliker, of Mount Pleasant, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Jul 1840, aged 3 days. The burial transcript recorded her age as 3 years. Joseph SHERLIKER: Joseph Sherliker, of Mount Pleasant, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Jul 1840, aged 10 days. The burial transcript recorded his age as 10 years. Perhaps due to their financial difficulties, by the night of the 1841 census Joseph and Sarah had moved in with Joseph's widowed mother at the Labourer's Arms pub in Canal Street. Ellen Sherliker, a housekeeper, aged c. 60, was living in Canal Street with Joseph, a retail brewer, aged c. 40; Sarah, a housekeeper, aged c. 35; Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 15; Edward, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25; Isabella, aged c. 25; James, an apprentice tin smith, aged c. 15; and John, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Joseph and Sarah's third child was born later that year. Joseph Sherliker was born on 20 Jul 1841, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Jul 1841, with sponsors William and Ellen Gardner. He was followed by Ellen, who born on 26 Mar 1844, and was baptized Helen Shelliker on 31 Mar 1844, with sponsors David Riding and Ann Berriford; then Thomas, who was born on 30 Mar 1846, and was baptized on 5 Apr 1846, with sponsors Robert Greenborough and Ann Jackson; and Robert, who was born on 19 Jul 1850, and was baptized on 21 Jul 1850, with sponsors William Robinson and Ann Walmesley, all at St Wilfrid's Chapel. On the night of the 1851 census Joseph Sherliker, a spinner, aged 50, was living at 32 Bridge Street, Preston with Sarah, a spinner, aged 45, and four children, Joseph, a scholar, aged 8; Ellen, a scholar, aged 7; Thomas, a scholar, aged 5; and Robert, aged 8 months. They were all listed as born in Preston. By 1861 Joseph Sherleker (sic), a joiner and brewer, aged 60, was living at 33 Bridge Street, Preston with Sarah, a housekeeper, aged 55, and four children, Joseph, a spindle maker, aged 20; Ellen, a cotton winder, aged 17; Thomas, a spindle maker, aged 15; and Robert, a spindle maker, aged 11. Joseph Sherliker Sr, of Bridge Street, died on 24 May 1862 and was buried two days later in a private grave, C-288, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 61 years. His was the first interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "On the 24th inst.,...Mr. Joseph Sherliker, Bridge-street, aged 61." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 May 1862 Sarah (Pope) Sherliker, of 9 Ashton Street, died seven years later and was buried on 7 Sep 1869 in the private grave, C-288, at Preston Cemetery, aged 63 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 13 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Sarah Sherliker, Ashton-street, 63;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Sep 1869 The Family of John and Ellen SHERLIKER: John Sherliker, a cotton spinner, and Ellen Latus, a spinster, both of Samlesbury, were married on 3 Jun 1827 at St Leonard the Less Chapel in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by James Greenwood, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were Zephariah Barns and John Valentine. Ellen signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Samlesbury, John and Ellen settled in Preston, where their first child was born. Bella SHERLIKER: Isabella Sherliker was baptized Isabella Sherlerker on 2 Dec 1827 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William Banks and Margaret Watson. She died in infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Sep 1831, where her age was recorded as "infant". A little more than five months after their daughter's death, John and Ellen had another daughter they called Isabella, who was baptized Isabella Sherlerker on 19 Feb 1832, at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Henry Arkwright and Elizabeth Baines. That same year the 1832 Preston electoral rolls listed John Sherliker, a spinner, living at 35 Avenham Lane. Two years later their third child was born. He was baptized Thomas Sherlerker on 11 May 1834, at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John Sherlerker and Isabella Hodson. It appears that John and Ellen left Preston for a time as their son John's birth was registered in the Hindley district, near Wigan in 1838, but they were back in Preston by the time of the 1841 census, when John Shelliker (sic), a cotton spinner, aged c. 30, was living at 67 Avenham Lane, Preston with Ellen, aged c. 30, and four children, Robert, aged 11; Isabella, aged 9; Thomas, aged 6; and John, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. According to the Lancashire birth indexes, John and Ellen had another son called John in 1842 - even though they already had a son called John. To confuse the matter even more, the child was baptized Joseph. Joseph Shirlaker (sic) was born on 6 May 1842, and was baptized on 8 May 1842 at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors William Almond and Isabella Latus. He was followed by Henry Shelliker (sic), who was born on 15 Jun 1845, and was baptized 22 Jun 1845 at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Richard and Ann Wilding; then James Shelliker (sic), who was born on 11 Nov 1848, and was baptized the following day at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Thomas Jackson and Bridget Walker. In each case, the parents were listed as John and Ellen, and the mother's maiden name was recorded as Latus. Ellen died a little more than two years later. Ellen SHERLIKER (2): Ellen (Latus) Sherliker, of Hudson Street, who was born in about 1808, died on 6 Jan 1851 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the same day, aged 42 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last,...Ellen Sherliker, Hudson-street, aged 42." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Jan 1851. On the night of the 1851 census John Sherliker, widower, a cotton spinner, aged 42, was living at 4 Hudson Street, Preston with seven children, Robert, a cotton piecer, aged 20; Isabella, a housekeeper, aged 18; Thomas, a cotton piecer, aged 16; John, a turner and brazier, aged 30; James, a scholar, aged 9; Henry, a scholar, aged 5; and William, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Preston. Also staying with them were two visitors, John Shorrock, an unmarried shoe maker, aged 25, who was born in Samlesbury; and Jane Barton, widow, a char woman, aged 56, who was born in Chippendale. Something is very wrong with this census entry as John and Ellen's son John would have been about 13 not 30 years old, but the John shown here was listed as their son. They also seem to have mixed up the names and/or ages of the younger children, as Henry was older than James and there is no record of them having a son called William. I suspect that whoever provided the information to the census taker was confused and that the child listed as James was actually Joseph, who would have been 9 in 1851, and the child listed as William was actually James, who would have been 2 in 1851. I can find no further record of this family after 1851 anywhere in England. The Family of Thomas and Catherine SHERLIKER: Thomas Shelliker, a bachelor, and Catherine Owen, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 22 Aug 1829 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by James Gratrix, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Johnson and Ann Dewhurst. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas signed his own name, spelling his surname Shelliker Thomas and Catherine's first child was William, who was baptized William Sherleker on 21 Mar 1830, with sponsors Robert Sherleker and Mary Whalling; followed by Joseph, who was baptized Joseph Sheliker on 24 Apr 1831, with sponsors Joseph Sheliker and Grace Dickison; and Ellen, who was baptized Ellen Sherlerker on 26 Jan 1834, with sponsors Thomas Owen and Grace Dickinson - all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Thomas SHERLIKER (2): Thomas Sherliker, who was born in about 1805, died aged 33 years and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Jul 1838. On the night of the 1841 census Catherine Shelliker (sic), a cotton packer, aged c. 35, was living in Garlick Street, Preston with three children, William, a cotton creeler, aged 12; Joseph, a cotton creeler, aged 10; and Ellen, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Note: Catherine (Owen) Sherliker went on to marry Thomas Johnson, a widower, on 15 Jun 1850 at St John's Parish Church. They had no children together. |
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Margaret SHERRINGTON: With so little information provided, it is difficult to be certain, but I believe that the unnamed Sherrington infant buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 May 1826 was Margaret Sherrington, the first child of Henry and Lucy Sherrington. This infants abode was listed in the burial record as Church Street, and we know that Henry and Lucy were living in Church Street in the 1820s. Henry Sherrington, a bachelor, and Lucy Banks, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 31 Jan 1820 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Banks and Lawrence Tomlison. Henry and Lucy signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by William and Mary Banks. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Monday last,...Mr. Henry Sherrington, to Miss Lucy Banks: all of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 5 Feb 1820 The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Henry Sherrington, aged 24, living at 105 Church Street with Lucy, aged 24. They had only been married a short time and did not yet have children. Henry and Lucy's first child was the above mentioned Margaret, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 31 Mar 1821, with sponsors James and Grace Marlow. We know that she died in infancy, before August 1827. Henry and Lucy's second child was Richard, who was baptized on 10 Mar 1823, with sponsors Richard and Cecilia Banks; followed by Mary, who was baptized on 7 Nov 1824, with sponsors Thomas Sherrington and Ann Jackson; then a second daughter they called Margaret, who was baptized on 12 Aug 1827, with sponsors William Bankes (sic) and Ann Hubberstay; followed by James, who was baptized on 18 Oct 1829, with sponsors James Sherrington and Mary Banks; and William, who was baptized on 13 Nov 1831, with sponsors John and Margaret Rigby - all baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Some time after William's birth the family moved to Chorley, where their son Henry was born in 1837. On the night of the 1841 census Henry Sherrington, a carrier, aged c. 40, was living in Fleet Street, Chorley with Lucy, aged c. 40, and five children, Richard, aged c. 15; Mary, aged c. 15; Margaret, aged 12; William, aged 8; and Henry, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Living at the neighbouring address was a Charles Sherrington, also a carrier, aged c. 35, with his wife Mary, aged c. 35, and eight children. At the time of the 1851 census Lucy Sherrington, married, aged 53, was living in Fleet Street, Chorley with three children, William, a carter, aged 18; Margaret, a factory hand, aged 17, and Henry, a scholar, aged 12. Lucy was listed as born in Walton, William and Margaret were born in Preston, and Henry was born in Chorley. Henry Sr, was apparently away on the night of the census. At the time of the 1861 census Henry Sherrington, a coal carter, aged 64, was living in Pall Mall, Chorley with Lucy, aged 64, and their son William, a coal carter, aged 26. Henry was listed as born in Heapey, Lucy was born in Walton-le-dale, and William was born in Preston. Lucy died later that year and her death was registered in Chorley in the 4th quarter 1861, aged 67 years. By the time of the 1871 census Henry had moved back to Fleet Street, Chorley. Henry Sherrington, a carter, aged 74, was living at 2 Fleet Street. The census records that he was married and was born in Heapy. He died five years later and his death was registered in Chorley in the 3rd quarter 1876, aged 80 years. Note 1: In 1871 Henry was listed as married rather than a widower, which may have been an error. However, there is a possibility that he did remarry. A Henry Sherrington married an Elizabeth Hough in Chorley in 1864, and a Henry Sherrington married a Bridget Wynn in Chorley in 1865. If either of these were Henry marrying again, his second wife was not living with him in 1871 and I can find no record of either Elizabeth or Bridget Sherrington in Lancashire in 1871. Note 2: Henry and Lucy were probably buried in Chorley Cemetery, which opened in 1856. All burial records are held at Chorley Borough Council, Cemeteries Office, and a fee is charged for searches of the burial registers. |
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Margaret SIBBERT: Margaret Sippert (sic) was born on 30 Jul 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Aug 1850. She was the daughter of William and Alice Sippert, and the sponsors were Thomas Dilworth and Ann Abbot. When her birth was registered her surname was spelled Sibert, and her mother's maiden name was Adamson. Margaret, of Walton-le-Dale, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Aug 1850, aged 24 days. Margaret was the second daughter of William Sebart (sic) and Alice Adamson, who were married in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1846. Their first child was Mary Ann. Her birth was registered in Walton-le-Dale in the first quarter of 1849. She was followed by the above Margaret in 1850, and on the night of the 1851 census William Sebert (sic), a cotton spinner, aged 29, was living at Ridings Factory, Walton-le-Dale with Alice, aged 24, and two children, Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 7; and Mary Ann, aged 2. William and Mary Ann were listed as born in Walton-le-dale and Alice and Elizabeth were born in Preston. Although listed as Elizabeth Sebert, she was actually Alice's daughter, born before she married William. Elizabeth Adamson was born on 1 May 1844 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jun 1844. She was the daughter of Alice Adamson, and the only sponsor was Frances Hoold. The putative father's name was John Greys. Mary Ann Sibert (sic) died later that year. Her death was registered in Walton-le-Dale in the fourth quarter of 1851, aged 2 years. The birth of William and Alice's third child, Henry, was registered in Walton-le-Dale in the first quarter of 1852, and his death was registered in the same place in the same quarter, but I can find no record of his burial. Henry was followed by Josiah, whose birth and death were registered in Walton-le-Dale in the first quarter of 1853, and he was buried in the churchyard at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale on 22 Jan 1853, aged 1 day. Their fifth child was another son they called Henry, whose birth and death were registered in Walton-le-Dale in the third quarter of 1854. He was buried on 10 Aug 1854 in the churchyard at St Leonard's Chapel, aged 20 hours. At the time of both burials their abode was recorded as Ridings Farm. Sometime after Henry's death the family moved to Preston, where their sixth child was born. Martha Sibbitt (sic) was born on 2 May 1856 and was baptized two days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Robert Whittle and Mary Halls. When her birth was registered her surname was spelled Sibbert. Martha was followed by John James Sippett (sic), who was born on 28 Mar 1859 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 Apr 1859, with sponsors Richard Robinson and Jane Cook. His birth was registered in the Longton sub-district of Preston, and his surname was spelled Sedbert. John James was followed by Emma, who was born on 10 Mar 1861 and was baptized seven days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Benjamin Malley and Agnes Dove. When her birth was registered her surname was spelled Sipper.
At the time of the 1861 census William Sibbert, a cotton spinner, aged 37, was living at 33 Pleasant Street, Preston with Alice, aged 35, and three children, Martha, a scholar, aged 5; John James, aged 2; and Emma, aged 1 month. Living with them was Elizabeth Sibbering, listed as William's mother-in-law, a widow, aged 71. William was listed as born in Walton-le-Dale, Alice was born in Eccleston, John James was born in Penwortham, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. William and Alice's ninth and last child was born two years later. Alfred Sippard (sic) was born on 1 May 1863 and was baptized two days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors John Walmsley and Alice Laraway. He also died in infancy and was buried on 20 Jun 1863 in the churchyard at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham, aged 8 weeks. Their abode was recorded as Penwortham. On the night of the 1871 census William Sebbart (sic), a cotton spinner, aged 49, was living at 66 Fylde Road, Preston with Alice, aged 49, and three surviving children, Martha, a cotton weaver, aged 15; James, learning to weave, aged 12; and Emily, a scholar, aged 10. In this census Alice was listed as born in Grasmere, Cumberland. Living with them were two boarders, Elizabeth Weswood, a married cotton weaver, aged 29; and Edward Weswood, an unmarried roller in an iron works, aged 22. Alice (Adamson) Sibbert died before the date of the next census. Alice Sibbert, of 66 Fylde Road, died on 7 Feb 1880 and was buried four days later in a public grave, G-247, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 56 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Alice Sibbert, Fylde-road, 56;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Feb 1880 At the time of the 1881 census William Silbert (sic), widower, a cotton spinner, aged 55, was still living at 66 Fylde Road, with two unmarried daughters, Martha, a cotton weaver, aged 24; and Emily, a cotton weaver, aged 20. Emma, who seems to have preferred the name Emily, married John Stirzaker in 1890, and on the night of the 1891 census William Sibbert, a cotton spinner, aged 69, was living at 249 Fylde Road, Preston with his unmarried daughter Martha, a cotton weaver, aged 33, his married daughter Emily Stirzaker, a cotton weaver, aged 30; and her husband John Stirzaker, an iron moulder, aged 30. They were all listed as born in Preston. They were living in the same house as they had been in 1881 and 1891, but the house numbering had changed. William and Alice's son, John James Sibbert, of 94 Porter Street, died on 28 Aug 1892 and was buried two days later in a private grave, B-43, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 33 years. His was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 28th Ult., at 94, Porter-street, John James Sibbeart, aged 33 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Sep 1892 William Sibbert, of 249 Fylde Road, died on 18 May 1894 and was buried four days later in the private grave, B-43, aged 73 years. His was the second interment, buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...William Sibbert, Fylde-road, 73;" Published in the Preston Herald, Sat., 26 May 1894 Note 1: The private grave at Preston Cemetery was purchased by William Sibbert upon the death of his son John James in 1892. Although his wife Alice is listed on the headstone, she was not buried in the family grave. She was buried in a public grave as noted above. Also buried in the grave are Isabella (Adamson) Westwood, the wife of Edward Westwood, of 64 Senior Street, who was buried on 2 Jan 1900, aged 57 years, the third interment, buried 16 feet deep. Emily (Sibbert) Stirzaker, of 249 Fylde Road, the wife of John Stirzaker, who died on 7 Jul 1918 and was buried five days later, aged 56 years, the fourth interment, buried 14 feet deep. Martha Sibbert, of 249 Fylde Road, a spinster, who died on 5 Aug 1926, and was buried four days later, aged 70 years, the fifth interment, buried 9 feet deep. Elizabeth Stirzaker, of 64 Barry Avenue, Ingol, who died on 23 Dec 1969 and was buried on 5 Jan 1970, aged 75 years, the sixth interment, buried 6 feet deep. The last burial was Mary Alice Stirzaker, of 64 Barry Avenue, Ingol, who died on 8 Apr 1980 and was buried three days later, aged 88 years, the seventh interment, buried 4½ feet deep. Note 2: When the births of William and Alice's first five children were registered their surname was spelled Sibert. Note 3: Elizabeth and Mary Alice Stirzaker were the spinster daughters of Emily (Sibbert) Stirzaker. Isabella Westwood is not listed on the headstone. |
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The Family of George and Margaret SIDGREAVES: The 1820 Catholic census lists George Sidgreaves living at 35 Fishergate. His age was not recorded, but he would have been about 21 years old. He was married eight years later. George Sidgreaves, bachelor, a gentleman, aged 28, and Margaret Fryer, a spinster, aged 19, both of Preston, were married on 27 May 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, "with the consent of Felix Fryer, the lawful father of Margaret Fryer aforesaid", by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Edward Sidgreaves and Francis Hopper. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On the 27th ult., George Sidgreaves, Esq. to Miss Fryer, both of Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Jun 1828 George and Margaret's first child was George, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Jun 1829, with sponsors Edward Sidgreaves and Elizabeth Fleetwood. He was followed by Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Oct 1831, with sponsors James and Dorothy Sidgreaves. Their surname was spelled Sidgraves in the baptism transcripts. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list George Sidgreaves, an attorney, living in Ribblesdale Place, where they were living when their third child was born. Edward SIDGREAVES: Edward Sidgreaves was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Dec 1832, and the sponsors were John Bushel and Margaret Ashurst. He lived about six weeks and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jan 1833, where his age was recorded simply as "infant". Edward was followed by Ann, who was born on 12 Dec 1834 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John Bushill and Helen Bretargh; then John Joseph, who was born on 29 Dec 1835 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Joseph Fleetwood and Mary Tatlock; and Frances, who was born on 1 Mar 1839 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors George and Margaret Curry. Her name was spelled Francis in the baptism transcripts. On the night of the 1841 census George Sidgreaves, a solicitor, aged c. 30, was living in Ribblesdale Place, Preston with two children, George, aged 12; and Thomas, aged 10. Staying with him was John Weld, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 25, and a servant, Alice Chapman, aged c. 25. All but the servant were listed as born in Lancashire. On the night of the census Margaret Sidgreaves, Ind., aged c. 30, was staying in Blackpool with their three younger children, Ann, aged 6; John, aged 5; and Frances, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census George Sidgreaves, a retired attorney, aged 50, was living a 2 Ribblesdale Place with Margaret, aged 42, and their youngest child, Frances, aged 12. Also living with them were two unmarried servants, Jane Cutler, aged 21; and Elizabeth Eanis, aged 20. George was listed as born in Goosnargh, Margaret was born in Curden; Francis was born in Preston, Miss Cutler was also born in Goosnargh, and Miss Eanis was born in Dublin. George and Margaret's sons George, Thomas and John James were scholars at Stonyhurst Catholic College, and their daughter Ann was a scholar at St Mary's Convent in Micklegate, York. George Jr was preparing to study for the priesthood. At the time of the 1861 census George Sidgreaves, a proprietor of houses &c &c, aged 61, was living at 2 Ribblesdale Place with Margaret, aged 52, and two of their unmarried children, Ann, aged 26; and John, a banker clerk, aged 25. Living with them were two servants, Margaret Corry, a cook, aged 36; and Elizabeth Riley, a servant, aged 21. In this census Margaret was listed as born in Cuerden Green. At the time of the 1871 census George Sidgreaves, a magistrate and retired solicitor, aged 70, was living at 2 Ribblesdale Place with Margaret, aged 62, and two of their unmarried children, Ann, aged 36; and John, a banker's cashier, aged 35. Living with them were two servants, Margaret Corry, a cook (domestic servant), aged 43; and Elizabeth Riley, a housemaid (domestic servant), aged 28. In this census George was listed as born in Inglewhite. Ten years later, on the night of the 1881 census George Sidgreaves, a retired solicitor, aged 81, was living at 2 Ribblesdale Place with Margaret, aged 72, and two of their children, Annie, aged 46; and John, a bank teller, aged 45. Still living with them were their two servants, Margaret Corry, a cook domestic, aged 54; and Elizabeth Riley, a housemaid domestic, aged 38; as well as Emma Meyricks, a housemaid domestic, aged 19. In this census George was listed as born in Goosnargh and Margaret was born in Leyland. Margaret (Fryer) Sidgreaves died later that year. Margaret Sidgreaves died on 2 Nov 1881 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Fernyhalgh. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 2nd inst. (All Soul's Day), Margaret, wife of Mr. Sidgreaves, Ribblesdale-place, aged 72. R.I.P." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Nov 1881 George Sidgreaves died in Preston on 23 May 1883 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Fernyhalgh. Death Notice: "DEATHS - On the 23rd inst., at No. 2, Ribblesdale-place, George Sidgreaves, J.P., in the eighty-fourth year of his age. R.I.P." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 May 1883 Probate Notice: "SIDGREAVES George Esq. 19 June (1883). The Will of George Sidgreaves late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Esquire who died 23 May 1883 at Preston was proved at Lancaster by Robert Ashurst of Preston Solicitor and Wilfrid Francis Anderton of Haighton in the said County Esquire the Nephews and John Sidgreaves of Preston Esquire the Son the Executors. Personal Estate £66,124 15s. 1d." Monument Inscription: "SIDGREAVES- of your charity pray for the soul of Margaret, wife of George Sidgreaves, of Preston, who died 2 Nov 1881, aged 78 years. Also the above named George Sidgreaves, who died 23 May 1883, aged 83. IHS Of your charity pray for the soul of Annie, daughter of George and Margaret Sidgreaves, who died on 2 July 1889, aged 54. Also for John J Sidgreaves, son of the above, who died 22 April 1914, aged 78." Note 1: Margaret Sidgreaves was the daughter of Felix and Frances Fryer and was baptized on 28 May 1808 at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge. Her sister Elizabeth Fryer was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Apr 1820, aged 13 years; and her younger sister Frances, an infant, was buried in the same cemetery on 5 May 1828. Note 2: The Preston Chronicle published a very lengthy and detailed obituary for George Sidgreaves. A copy of which is available on request. Note 3: In the 1861 census the Ancestry website has indexed the family under the surname Sulgreaves. |
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Robert SIMISTER: Robert Simister, the son of James Simister, a pork butcher, died at 29 Lune Street on 12 Nov 1851, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 21 months. His death was registered by James Simister, of 29 Lune Street. Robert Simister wasn't born or baptized in Preston. The births of three children called Robert Simister were registered in England in 1850, one in West Derby in the first quarter of the year, one in Chorlton in the second quarter of the year, and a third in Bath in the fourth quarter of the year. We can rule out two of the children as the one whose birth was registered in West Derby was the son of John and Sarah (Edge) Simister, who were married in Liverpool in 1845; and the child whose birth was registered in Bath was the son of Henry and Matilda (Belbon) Simister, who were married in Bath in 1848. That leaves us with one. Robert Simister, the son of James and Ann Simister, was born in about February of 1850 and his birth was registered in Hulme in the second quarter of that year. His mother's maiden name recorded as McCardle when his birth was registered, but was actually Cardwell. James Simister, a bachelor, of full age, a butcher, of Silver Street, Hulme, the son of William Simister, a warehouseman, and Ann Cardwell, a spinster, of full age, of 11 Silver Street, Hulme, the daughter of Francis Cardwell, a spinner, were married on 18 Apr 1841 at the Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George (Manchester Cathedral), in Manchester. They were married after Banns by W.W. Johnson, M.A., and the witnesses were James Holden and Hannah Brown. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. The births of eight children, including the above mentioned Robert, were registered in the Hulme sub-district of Manchester, beginning with Mary Ann in 1841, but who died that same year. Mary Ann was followed by James in 1843, Henry in 1845, John in 1847, and Robert in 1850. On the night of the 1851 census James Simister, a Prussian blue dealer, aged 28, was living at 4 Hardman Street in Hulme with his wife Ann, aged 24, and four children, James, aged 8; Henry, aged 4; John, aged 3; and Robert, aged 2 months. They were all listed as born in Hulme. Sometime after the night of the census the family went to Preston, where Robert died later in 1851, but by the following year they were back in Hulme. Their daughter Caroline was born in Hulme in 1852, followed by Charles in 1855, William in 1857, and Rachel Ann, who was born on 21 Mar 1861 and was baptized on 19 May 1861 at St George's Church in Hulme. Her birth does not appear to have been registered. At the time of the 1861 census James Simister, a dairyman, aged 38, was living at 15 Clopton Street, Hulme with Ann, aged 36, and seven children, James, employed in a iron foundry, aged 19; Henry, a milk boy, aged 16; John, a milk boy, aged 13; Caroline, a scholar, aged 9; Charles, a scholar, aged 6; William, a scholar, aged 4; and Rachel A., aged 1. James Sr was listed as born in Salford, Ann was born in Manchester, and the children were all born in Hulme. Living with them was a servant, Elizabeth Kilgrass, a general servant, aged 18. Rachel Ann Simister died of measles on 16 Feb 1863 and was buried in the churchyard at St George's Church, Hulme, six days later, aged 1 year and 10 months. A year or two later their last child, Clara, was born, but it appears that her birth was never registered. James Simister was away from home on the night of the 1871 census, and his son was listed as the head of household. John Simisted (sic), a mechanic, aged 22, was living at 11 Clopton Street, Hulme with his mother Ann, a milk dealer, aged 48, and four siblings, Caroline, a braid maker, aged 18; Charles, a scholar, aged 14; William, a scholar, aged 12; and Clara, a scholar, aged 6. In this census they were all listed as born in Manchester. James and Ann's daughter Caroline was married three years later. William Parry, a bachelor, aged 21, a mason, of 11 Clopton Street, the son of John Parry, a smith, and Caroline Simister, a spinster, aged 20, of Clopton Street, the daughter of James Simister, a milk dealer, were married on 31 Jan 1874 at Manchester Cathedral. They were married after Banns by John [illegible], and the witnesses were William Hacking and Ellen Rowlands. Their daughter Minnie was born the following year. On the night of the 1881 census Caroline Parry, a braid tenter, aged 28, was living at 11 Clopton Street, Hulme, with her daughter Minnie, aged 6. Living with her were James Simister, a dyer, aged 59; Ann Simister, aged 56; William Simister, a milkman, aged 22; and Clara Simister, a hooker, aged 17. Although Caroline was listed as married, her husband was not at home on the night of the census. Ten years later, at the time of the 1891 census James Simister was now the head of the household at 11 Clopton Street. James, a cotton dyer, aged 65, was living with his wife Ann, aged 71, and their unmarried son William, a milkman, aged 34. Also living with them was their granddaughter Minnie Parry, a hooker in the cotton trade, aged 16. James was listed as born in Salford, and the rest of the family as born in Manchester. Both James and Ann (Cardwell) Simister died before the date of the next census. Ann Simister died in the Withington Workhouse in West Didsbury on 7 Feb 1892 and was buried six days later in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, aged 72 years. A James Simister died in the Withington Workhouse on 7 Mar 1899 and was buried four days later in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, but his age was recorded as 61 years when he would have actually been about 75 years old. It was noted that both Ann and James were admitted into the workhouse from Hulme Parish. |
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The Family of Joseph and Elizabeth SIMPSON: I am not sure when Joseph and Elizabeth "Betty" Simpson were married. The only local marriage I can find was that of a Joseph Simpson, a bachelor, and Betty Sharrock, a spinster, who were married on 27 Nov 1819 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were Mary Ribchester and William Sharrock. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. I have my doubts about this couple as the first children of Joseph and Elizabeth weren't baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel until 1827 - eight years after this couple were married. It is possible that they left the area for a number of years and had other children born at some other location, but I can find no evidence of this. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists a Joseph and Betty Simpson living in "Crows", which is assumed to be Crown Street. Their ages were not recorded and there were no children listed with them. The first child of Joseph and Elizabeth to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Mary, who was baptized on 29 Jul 1827, with sponsors George Rose and Elizabeth Simpson. She was followed by Jane, who was baptized on 31 Jan 1830, with sponsors John Bell and Ann Simpson; then Helen (Ellen), who was baptized on 26 Feb 1832, with sponsors James Jones and Elizabeth McGrath. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Joseph Simpson, a weaver, living at 1832 at 53 Albert Street, where his daughter died three years later. Jane SIMPSON: Jane Simpson, of 53 Albert Street, who was born in 1830, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Sep 1835, aged 6 years. On the night of the 1841 census Joseph Simpson, aged c. 45, was an inmate at the Preston Workhouse and House of Recovery, with three children, Mary, aged 13; Ellen, aged 9; and Betty, aged 3 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. It is not known where Joseph's wife was on the night of the census or if she was living at that time. The 1841 census did not record a person's marital status. The infant Elizabeth is a mystery as she does not appear to have been born or baptized in Preston. I can find no further record of this family. (unnamed) SIMPSON: There was an infant child called Simpson, of Albert Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jul 1827, with no first name or exact age recorded. He or she may have been another child of Joseph and Elizbeth, but there is not enough information available to confirm that. To add to the problem, there was another Joseph Simpson who lived in Albert Street for a time with his wife Nancy (see below). |
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The Family of William and Mary SIMPSON: William Simpson and Mary Orrell, both of Walton, were married on 14 Feb 1825 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married after Banns by James Greenwood, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were James Simpson and James Tomlison. The bride, groom and James Simpson signed the marriage register with an X. William and Mary's first child was apparently James, who was born in about 1825, but I have been unable to find any record of his baptism under the surnames Simpson or Orrell. All of their other children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Margaret, who was baptized on 23 Apr 1828, with sponsors John Crook and Mary Green. She was followed by Richard, who was baptized on 9 May 1831, with sponsors John Crook and Alice Smith. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Simpson, a porter, living in the cellar of 34 Talbott Street, where they were living when their son died. Richard SIMPSON: Richard Simpson, of Talbott Street, who was born in 1831, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Jun 1832, where his age was recorded as "infant". He would have been just over one year old. William and Mary's fourth child was Joseph, who was baptized on 3 Feb 1833, with sponsors John Crook and Alice Smyth. He was followed by Stephen, who was born on 3 Mar 1837 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Roger Woodcock and Mary Laurenson; then Ann, who was born on 7 Feb 1839 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Charles Ratcliff and Helen Hill; and William, who was born on 29 May 1841 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Christopher Noblett and Elizabeth Hill. His birth was never registered. On the night of the 1841 census William Simpson, a porter, aged c. 40, was living in Canal Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 35, and five children, James, a bobbin turner, aged c. 15; Joseph, aged 8; Stephen, aged 4; Ann, aged 2; and William, aged 1 week. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The following year they lost their two youngest children. Ann SIMPSON: Ann Simpson, of 13 Canal Street, who was born in 1839, the daughter of William Simpson, a porter, died on 2 Jan 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later. Although she was 2 years old, her age was recorded in the burial transcripts as 9 months, and her abode was recorded as Simpson Street. William SIMPSON: William Simpson, of 18 Canal Street, who was born in 1841, the son of William Simpson, a porter, died of scarlet fever on 16 Sep 1842 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. Strangely, his age was recorded as 3 months in both the burial transcripts and when his death was registered. He would have actually been about 15½ months old at the time of his death. William and Mary's eighth child was Ellen, who was born on 6 Jun 1843 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Christopher Noblett and Helen Hill. She was followed by another child that died in infancy. Mary Ann SIMPSON: Mary Ann Simpson was born on 25 Aug 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Joseph Woodcock and Ann Cranshaw. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Dec 1845, aged 3 months. Her abode was recorded as Cannon Street instead of Canal Street. William and Margaret's tenth child was Margaret, who was born on 30 Dec 1846 and was baptized Mary (sic) on 3 Jan 1847, with sponsors Joseph Woodcock and Ann Cranshaw. She was followed by another daughter they called Mary Ann, who was born on 6 Nov 1848 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors Thomas Bamber and Ellen Bradley. At the time of the 1851 census William Simpson, a watchman, aged 55, was living at 13 Canal Street, Preston with Mary, aged 46, and six children, James, a cotton piecer, aged 26; Joseph, a cotton piecer, aged 18; Stephen, a cotton creeler, aged 14; Ellen, a scholar, aged 7; Margaret, aged 4; and Mary Ann, aged 2. William was listed as born in Brightcliffe, Mary was born in Mosley (Mawdesley), and their children were born in Preston. Staying with them were two visitors, James Grimes, a cotton creeler, aged 13, who was born in Birkenhead; and Betty Smith, widow, a char woman, aged 62, who was born in Preston. Ten years later, on the night of the 1861 census William Simpson, a street watchman, aged 68, was living at 36 Canal Street with Mary, aged 59, and two children, Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 17; and Margaret, a cotton doffer, aged 14. Living with them were three lodgers, Jane Sumner, an unmarried cotton winder, aged 30; and her two children, John, a scholar, aged 8; and Ann, a scholar, aged 6. William died eight years later. William Simpson of 36 Canal St, was buried on 21 Dec 1869 in a public grave, J-695, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 79 years, and at the time of the 1871 census Mary Simpson, widow, a washer, aged 65, was living at 36 Canal Street with her unmarried daughter Margaret, a cotton rover, aged 24; and her niece Mary Ellen, aged 2. Living with her were two lodgers, Jonathan Atkinson, a married cotton weaver, aged 60; and James Atkinson, an unmarried labourer, aged 24. I cannot find Mary Simpson in the 1881 census. She was not living in Canal Street, but her married daughter Ellen was. Ellen Howarth, a married char woman, aged 41, was living at 25 Canal Street, Preston. Living with her were five cousins, Mary Simpson, widow, aged 36; Mary E. Simpson, a cotton weaver, aged 12; Elizabeth Simpson, a scholar, aged 4; Margaret Simpson, aged 1; and Stephen Simpson, a labourer, aged 49. Mary Simpson was listed as born in Maudsley (Mawdesley), and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Ellen Howarth was William and Mary's daughter. She married Thomas Howarth at St John's Parish Church on 7 Feb 1864. Mary (Orrell) Simpson died the following year. Mary Simpson, of 25 Canal Street, died on 11 Nov 1882 and was buried four days later in a public grave, G-100, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Mary Simpson, Canal-street, 78;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Nov 1882 Note: William and Mary's son James may have been the man buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Jan 1853 under the name James Singleton. |
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The Family of Christopher and Mary SIMPSON: Christopher Simpson, a weaver, and Molly Harrison, a spinster, both of Garstang, were married on 31 Dec 1785 at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, Garstang. They were married after Banns by John Moss, Officiating Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Hornby and John Foster. Christopher and Molly both signed the marriage register with an X. I can only find baptism records for three children born to Christopher and Mary, all baptized at St Francis Catholic Church, known as Hill Chapel, in Goosnargh: Joseph, who was baptized on 31 Jan 1792, with sponsors John Rogerson and Alice Billington; Elizabeth, who was baptized on 15 Jun 1794, with sponsors James Dewhurst and Mary Smith; and Mary, who was baptized on 11 Jun 1797, with one sponsor, Alice Waterhouse. It is not known when Christopher and Mary moved to Preston. They were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston. Their daughter Mary was married five years later. John Ribchester, a weaver, and Mary Simpson, a spinster, both of the Parish of Samlesbury, were married on 29 May 1815 at St Leonard the Less Parish Church in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by James Barnes, and the witnesses were Henry Dewhurst and John Valentine. The bride and groom both signed the marriage register with an X. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Christopher Simson (sic), aged 62, living at 4 Moorside with Mary, aged 56. Christopher died eight years later. Christopher SIMPSON: Christopher Simpson, of Nile Street, who was born in about 1759, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in Feb 1828, aged 68 years. The exact date of the burial was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Sometime after her husband's death Mary went to live with her married daughter Mary, and on the night of the 1841 census John Ribchester, a cotton weaver, aged c. 45, was living in Atkinson Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 40, and six children, Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Michael, a labourer, aged c. 15; Christopher, aged 10; Elizabeth, aged 5; and Ann, aged 1. Living with them was Mary Simpson, aged c. 75. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary died seven years later. Mary Simpson, of Lancaster Road, who was born in about 1764, died on 14 Aug 1848 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 84 years.
Death Notice: DEATHS...on Monday last, Mary Simpson, North-road, aged 84;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Aug 1848 |
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The Family of Richard and Agnes SIMPSON: It is not known where Richard and Agnes Simpson were married or where they began their married life, but they eventually settled in Lytham, where they baptized nine children at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, beginning with Ellen, who was baptized on 18 Jul 1794, with sponsors Thomas Parker and Jane Simpson. Ellen was followed by the first of two children they called Elizabeth, who was baptized on 15 Aug 1796, with sponsors William Dilworth and Ellen Walton. This child died in infancy, but I have not found the record of her burial. Their third child was Richard, who was baptized on 19 Jan 1802, with sponsors Ellice Eccles and Elizabeth Bennet; followed by a second child they called Elizabeth, who was baptized on 5 Aug 1806, with sponsors James Postlewhite and Ann Bennet; then Thomas, who was baptized on 24 Mar 1809, with sponsors Thomas Simpson and Elizabeth Bamber. Richard and Agnes' sixth and seventh children were twins, Ann and Mary, who were baptized on 7 May 1811. Ann's sponsors were Richard Bamber and Catherine Clarkson; and Mary's were William Moxham and Elizabeth Swarbreck (sic). They were followed by William, who was baptized on 1 Jan 1814, with sponsors Sylvester Mercer and Ann Singleton; then Ellen Margaret, who was baptized on 27 Mar 1819, with sponsors George and Mary Bamber. Although the children were baptized in Lytham, the family may have been living in Westby, a village about three miles away. Richard and Agnes were not listed in the 1820 Catholic census of Preston, and I cannot find the couple anywhere in Lancashire at the time of the 1841 census. Richard died six years later. Richard SIMPSON (1): Richard Simpson, a labourer, of Foster's Square, who was born in about 1772, died on 25 Jan 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later. His age was not recorded in the burial transcripts, but when his death was registered, by Agnes, she gave his age as 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Monday last, Richard Simpson, Foster-square, aged 74;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Jan 1847 After her husband's death, Agnes went to live with her married son Thomas (see below). She died in 1858. Agnes Simpson, of Whiteheads Yard, the widow of Richard Simpson, a labourer, was buried on 19 Dec 1858 in a public grave, C-71, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 86 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Agnes Simpson, Whitehead's-yard, aged 86;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Dec 1858 Note: Richard and Agnes' daughter Mary was married twice. John Hughes, the son of John and Mary Hughes, of Dublin and Wales, and Mary Simpson, the daughter of Richard and Agnes Simpson, of Preston, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Feb 1838. The witnesses were John and Ann Simpson, both of Preston. Her second marriage was to William Tunstall, a widower, of Preston. The Family of Thomas SIMPSON: Thomas Simpson, a bachelor, and Elizabeth Tunstall, a spinster, were married on 11 Feb 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Simpson and Elizabeth Kay. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Elizabeth had four children, all of whom died in infancy. Jane SIMPSON: Jane Simpson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 7 Sep 1834, with sponsors James Leach and Mary Simpson. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Oct 1834, where her abode was recorded as Forster Square, and her age was recorded as "infant". She would have ben about one month old. Thomas and Elizabeth's second child was Mary Ann, who was born on 21 Dec 1836 and was baptized on Christmas Day 1836 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors Richard Charnock and Catherine Simpson. She was followed by another child that did not survive. Sarah Jane SIMPSON: Sarah Jane Simpson was born on 24 Jul 1839 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church four days later, with sponsors Nicholas Cardwell and Mary Ann Higginson.
Sarah Jane was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Jan 1840, aged 5 months. Her abode was recorded as 21 Spring Street, and her middle name was not recorded. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Simpson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 30, was living in Bridge Lane, Preston with Elizabeth, aged c. 25; and one child, Mary, aged 4. They were living in the home of John Jemson, a shoemaker, aged 24, and Catherine Jemson, aged 22. Catherine Jemson was the former Catherine Simpson, and may have been related to Thomas. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary Ann Simpson died the following year. Mary Ann SIMPSON: Mary Ann Simpson, of Savoy Street, who was born in 1836, died of scarlet fever on 15 Jun 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 5 years. Her middle name was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Thomas and Elizabeth's last child also died in infancy. Ann Joyce SIMPSON: Ann Joyce Simpson was born on 5 Mar 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel eight days later, with sponsors William Tunstall and Emma Simpson. She was buried under the name Hannah Joyse Simpson in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Jan 1843, aged 10 months, and her abode was recorded as Marsh Lane. Her mother died seven months later. Elizabeth SIMPSON: Elizabeth Simpson, of Marsh Lane, who was born in about 1813, died of consumption on 4 Aug 1843 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 30 years. By the end of 1843 Thomas Simpson had lost his wife and all four of his children. He remarried four years later. Thomas Simpson and Ruth Farrington were married on 29 Jul 1847 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Christopher Watson and Eleanor Standing. Two years before Thomas and Ruth were married Ruth gave birth to a daughter, Mary Ann, who was born on 28 May 1845 and her birth was registered under the name Mary Ann Farrington, with her mother's maiden name recorded as Farrington. Ruth waited six years to have Mary Ann baptized. The first child born after Thomas and Ruth married was Robert, who was born on 19 Jul 1848 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors James Duckett and Alice Mason. Their third child did not survive infancy. Richard SIMPSON (2): Richard Simpson was born on 24 May 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Jun 1850, with sponsors William Crombleholme and Mary Marsh. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 21 Mar 1851, aged 9 months. Mary Ann Simpson, who was born in 1845, was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Apr 1851. She was listed as the daughter of Thomas and Ruth Simpson, and the one sponsor was Agnes Simpson. On the night of the 1851 census Thomas Simpson, a barber, aged 42, was living at 4 Back Lane, Preston with Ruth, age 32, and two children, Mary-Anne, aged 5; and Robert, aged 2. Also staying with them was Thomas' widowed mother Agnes, aged 78; his unmarried sister Anne, a winder in a woollen mill, aged 39; his three nieces, Agnes, a steam loom weaver, aged 18; Mary-Anne, a scholar, aged 10; and Ellen, aged 2. Thomas and his sister Anne were listed as born in Westby, his wife Ruth was born in Much Hoole, his mother Agnes was born in Kirkby Lonsdale, his niece Agnes was born in Poulton-le-Fylde, his niece Mary-Anne was born in Kirkham, and his children and youngest niece were born in Preston. Under occupation, Ruth, their children, and the youngest niece were listed as "at home", and his mother was listed as "was a housekeeper, now pauper". His niece Ellen died less than a month after the census was taken (see below). Thomas and Ruth's fourth child was Alice, who was born on 23 Jan 1852 and was baptized on 1 Feb 1852, with sponsors Edward Morgan and Mary Marsh. She too died in infancy. Her death was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1852, but she was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Thomas and Ruth's fifth and last child was another son they called Richard, who was born on 30 Jul 1853 and was baptized on 4 Sep 1853 at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors Edward Morgan and Mary Marsh. Richard was less than two years old when his father died. Thomas Simpson died on 8 May 1855 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 46 years.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Thomas Simpson, Back-lane, aged 46;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 May 1855 Thomas and Ruth's youngest child, Richard, died a little more than a year after his father. Richard Simpson, of Back Lane, was buried on 12 Jul 1856 in a public grave, G-336, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 2 years, and on the night of the 1861 census Ruth Simpson, widow, a winder, aged 40, was living at 19 Lodge Street, Preston with her son Robert, a breadbaker, aged 17; and her daughter Mary Ann, a winder, aged 16. They were living as lodgers in the home of Edmund and Mary Duckworth. Mary Ann was married nine years later. William Fletcher, a bachelor, aged 29, a labourer, and Mary Ann Farrington, a spinster, aged 24, a winder, both of Byron Street, were married on 3 Jul 1870 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Edmund Lee, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Alice Francis. The bride, groom and Alice Francis signed the marriage register with an X. William's father was recorded as the later George Fletcher, a schoolmaster. The space for Mary Ann's father's name was left blank. Ruth and her son Robert managed to avoid the census takers in 1871, but her daughter was listed. William Fletcher, an agricultural labourer, aged 30, was living at 1 Kirbys Court, Preston with Mary Ann, a cotton winder, aged 25. They were both listed as born in Preston. Ten years later, on the night of the 1881 census William Fletcher, a labourer in an iron works, aged 39, was living at 4 Primrose Hill, Preston with Mary Ann, a cotton cop winder, aged 35. Living with them was Ruth Simpson, widow, formerly a laundress, aged 62, and Robert Simpson, unmarried, a labourer in an iron works, aged 32. Ruth was listed as born in Much Hoole, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. It appears that Ruth (Farrington) Simpson died before the date of the next census. A Ruth Simpson, of 6 Back Harrington Street, was buried on 27 Dec 1881 in a public grave, Q-362, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Ruth Simpson, Back Harrington-street, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Dec 1881 Another Ruth Simpson, of Essex Street, was buried on 8 Jul 1886 in a public grave, N-324, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON...Ruth Simpson, Essex-street, 70;" Published in the Preston Herald, Sat., 10 Jul 1886 Note 1: Hannah's middle name was spelled Joyse when her birth was registered and in the burial transcripts, but was spelled Joyce when she was baptized and when her death was registered. Note 2: In 1841 the Ancestry website has indexed the family under the surname Lungson. The Family of Ann SIMPSON: Richard and Agnes Simpson's daughter Ann had at least two, possibly three, children before she was married. Mary SIMPSON: Mary Simpson was born on 20 May 1839 and was baptized five days later at St John the Evangelist, the Willows, Catholic Church in Kirkham. She was the daughter of Ann Simpson, of Kirkham Workhouse, and the sponsors were Henry Battersby and Catherine Simpson. She died on 18 Apr 1840 and was buried the next day in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 11 months. Her grandmother, Agnes Simpson, of 2 Hunt Street, registered the death. On the night of the 1841 census Ann Simpson, a female servant, aged c. 30, was living in Frenchwood Street, Preston, at the home of John McKenzie, a minister, aged 32. Her second known child was born eight years later. Ellen Simpson was born on 8 Mar 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later. She was the daughter of Ann Simpson, and the sponsors were William Alston and Mary Marsh. On the night of the 1851 census Anne Simpson, an unmarried winder in a woollen mill, aged 39; was living with her married brother Thomas at 4 Back Lane, Preston (see above). Living with them was her daughter Ellen, aged 2, and a possible daughter, Mary Ann, aged 10. Anne was listed as born in Westby, Mary Ann was born in Kirkham, and Ellen was born in Preston. Ellen died less than a month after the census was taken. Ellen SIMPSON: Ellen Simpson, who was born in 1849, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 Apr 1851, aged 2 years. Ann Simpson married William Gregson in Preston, probably in the Registrar's Office. The marriage was registered in the first quarter of 1852. Mary Ann Simpson was married eight years later. Enoch Cuerden, a bachelor, aged 23, a piecer, of Water Lane, the son of Thomas Cuerden, a gardener, and Mary Ann Simpson, a spinster, aged 20, a frame tenter, of Back Lane, were married on 5 May 1860 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were Charles Walmsley and Betsy Fairclough. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1861 census William Gregson, a joiner, aged 56, was living at 15 Hope Street, Preston with his wife Ann, a winder, aged 49. William was listed as born in Ellel and Ann was born in Lytham. William died four years later. William Gregson, of Back Hope Street, was buried on 16 Jul 1865 in a public grave, T-552, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 60 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...William Gregson, Hope-street, aged 58;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 22 Jul 1865 On the night of the 1871 census Ann Gregson, widow, a cotton winder, aged 59, was living at 2 Back Hope Street, Preston. Her birthplace appears to be Peel, Lancashire - but the handwriting is very difficult to read. Mary Ann (Simpson) Cuerden, widow, a cotton frame tenter, aged 30, was living at 22 Back Bolton Street, Preston with her daughter Ellen, a scholar, aged 9. Living with her was an unmarried lodger, Ann Gardner, a cotton rover, aged 22. They were all listed as born in Preston. On the night of the 1881 census, Ann Gregson, a linen winder, aged 69, was living at 22 Hope Street, and her birthplace was listed as Lytham. Living with her, as a lodger, was Mary A Cuerden, widow, a rover in a cotton mill, aged 40, who was also born in Lytham. Ann (Simpson) Gregson died two years later. Ann Gregson died in the Preston Workhouse and was buried on 25 Oct 1883 in a public grave, G-137, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 72 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Ann Gregson, workhouse, aged 72;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Oct 1883 Mary Ann Cuerden, of 40 Gillett Street, was buried on 6 Jan 1887 in a public grave, C-547, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 46 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Mary A. Cuerden, Gillett-street, 46;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Jan 1887 Note: Mary Ann (Simpson) Cuerden was listed as a widow in 1871 and 1881 but I can find no record of her husband's death in Lancashire. The Family of Emma SIMPSON: Emma Simpson, who was born in about 1819, was almost certainly the daughter of Richard and Agnes Simpson, but I cannot find any record of her baptism - unless she was the child they baptized Ellen Margaret on 27 Mar 1819 (see above). Emma had one child before she was married. William SIMPSON: William Simpson was born on 31 Mar 1837 and was baptized on 2 Apr 1837. He was the son of Emma Simpson, and the sponsors were Richard Charnock and Catherine Simpson. He died on 5 Mar 1839 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 23 months. His abode was listed as Hant Street in the burial transcripts, but was actually Hunt Street. His death was registered by Agnes Simpson, of 2 Hunt Street. Emma Simpson married George Dimmock in Preston in 1844. They were not married in either of Preston's Catholic churches and may have been married in the Preston Register Office. They also managed to avoid the census takers in 1851, and it appears that George died five years later. A George Dimmock died in the Blackburn Workhouse on 26 May 1856 and was buried the next day in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Blackburn. The burial register records his age as 50 years, but when his death was registered his age was recorded as 58 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, George Dimmock, Workhouse, aged 58;...all of Blackburn." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 May 1856 Four years after George's death Emma remarried. John Cookson, a widower, aged 49, a labourer, of Haslam's Brow, the son of the late John Cookson, a labourer, and Emma Dimmock, a widow, aged 41, a winder, of North Street, the daughter of the late Richard Simpson, a labourer, were married on 9 Jul 1860 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were William and Ann Gregson. The bride, groom and Ann Gregson signed the marriage register with an X. When they married Emma had no surviving children and John had two children still living at home. On the night of the 1861 census John Cookson, an agricultural labourer, aged 50, was living at 6 Dawson's Square, Preston with his wife Emma, a cotton winder, aged 42, and two children, William, a cotton creeler, aged 13; and Henry, a cotton creeler, aged 11. John was listed as born in Tarleton, Emma was born in Lytham, and the boys were born in Preston. At the time of the 1871 census John Cookson, a labourer, aged 61, was living at 33 Foster's Square, Preston with Emma, aged 53. Ten years later, on the night of the 1881 census, John Cookson, a labourer, aged 67, was living at 10 Gillett Street, Preston with Emma, a cotton winder, aged 62. Both John and Emma died before the date of the next census. Emma Cookson, of 10 Gillett Street, was buried on 16 Sep 1890 in a public grave, E-25, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 69 years. John Cookson died in the workhouse and was buried on 11 Dec 1890 in a public grave, N-703, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 77 years. There were no death notices published for either Emma or John. |
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The Family of Joseph and Nancy SIMPSON: Joseph Simpson, a bachelor, and Nancy Procter, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 13 Jun 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Margyson and Jane Comberlage. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. The first child Joseph and Nancy baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Elizabeth, who was baptized on 30 May 1824, with sponsors John Simpson and Elizabeth Maccarel. She was followed by a son that I believe died in infancy. Richard SIMPSON: Richard Simpson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Nov 1826, with sponsors Peter Livesey and Ellen Letsford. He apparently died in infancy and may have been the Richard Simpson, of Albert Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Jan 1828, the problem being that his age was recorded in the burial transcripts as 14 years when he would have actually been about 14 months old. Joseph and Nancy then appear to have had two children who were not baptized in Preston. Thomas Simpson was born in about 1828 but was not baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. As I cannot find baptism records for either child, I do not know if his sister was born before him or after. Margaret SIMPSON: Margaret Simpson, of Queen Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Nov 1830, where her age was recorded as "infant". Joseph and Nancy's fifth known child was born later that year. Agnes Simpson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 19 Dec 1830, with sponsors Charles Leach and Mary Simpson. Her mother's name was recorded as Hannah in the baptism transcripts. She was followed by another child that died in infancy. Joseph SIMPSON: Joseph Simpson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 24 Jun 1832, with sponsors Charles Leach and Ann Simpson. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Jun 1833, where his abode was recorded as Queen Street, and his age was recorded as "infant". He would have been just under one year old. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list a Joseph Simpson, a shoemaker, living at 15 Back Queen Street. His occupation may have been an error, as in other records he was listed as a labourer or agricultural labourer. For some reason, Joseph and Nancy's next child was baptized in a Church of England church. Sarah Simpson was baptized on 10 Feb 1839 at St John's Parish Church, where her abode was listed as Back Lane, and her father was listed as a labourer. On the night of the 1841 census Joseph Simpson, a labourer, aged c.40, was living in Albert Street, Preston with Nancy, aged c. 40, and four children, Betsy, aged c. 15; Thomas, aged 12; Agnes, aged 9; and Sarah, aged 2. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. I believe that Joseph and Nancy's daughter Sarah died in childhood and may have been the Sarah Simpson whose death was registered in Preston in the second quarter of 1846, aged 7 years. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Agnes Simpson, a spinster, aged 20, a weaver, of Willow Street, the daughter of Joseph Simpson, a labourer, and Evans Otley, a bachelor, aged 23, a shipper, of Canal Street, the son of Richard Otley, a labourer, were married on 12 Oct 1850 at St John's Parish Church. They were married after Banns by John Kitton, Curate, and the witnesses were William Atkinson and Elizabeth Simpson. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1851 census Joseph Simpson, married, an agricultural labourer, aged 54, was an inmate at the Preston Workhouse. He was listed as born in Preston. His wife Nancy Simpson, married, a char woman, aged 48, was living in the cellar at 31 Duke Street, Preston with her unmarried daughter Elizabeth, a shoe binder, aged 27. Staying with her was an unmarried visitor, William Atkinson, a cordwainer, aged 30. They were all listed as born in Preston. William Atkinson was almost certainly the man who was a witness to Agne Simpson's marriage the year before. This is the last confirmed record I can find of this family. Note: There was an infant child called Simpson, of Albert Street, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jul 1827, with no first name or exact age recorded. He or she may have been another child of Joseph and Nancy, but there is not enough information available to confirm that. To add to the problem, there was another Joseph Simpson who lived in Albert Street for a time with his wife Elizabeth (see above). |
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The Family of Richard and Mary SIMPSON: Richard Simpson and Mary Hodgkinson, both of Preston, were married on 22 Dec 1805 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were James Allsworth and William Hodgkinson. The bride, groom and James Allsworth signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Mary were married during the period for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony, or what children they may have baptized in the chapel during that period, but it appears that they had at least three; Isabella in about 1806; Richard in about 1808, and Mary in about 1812. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's records was Ann, who was baptized on 16 Oct 1814, with sponsors Thomas Barker and Mary Hayhurst. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jun 1816, with sponsors John Ribchester and Ann Gavan; then Christopher, who was baptized on 31 Oct 1819, with sponsors Joseph Coupe and Mary Simpson. He died in infancy and was buried on 9 Nov 1819 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, where it was noted that he was a Papist (Catholic). Richard and Mary were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, but the 1820 census lists Richard Simson (sic), aged 34, living in Hanson's Square with Margaret (actually Mary), aged 34, and five children, Bella, aged 14; Richard, aged 12; Mary, aged 8; Ann, aged 5; and Margaret, aged 3. Their seventh known child was born later that same year. Alice Simpson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Oct 1820, with sponsors Robert Wilcock and Lucy Cottam. She lived a little more than a month and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 21 or 22 Nov 1820, where it was noted that she was a Papist. The date of burial was altered so is unclear. Richard and Mary baptized two more children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, Joseph, who was baptized on 4 Nov 1821, with sponsors Joseph Coupe and Mary Simpson; and William, who was baptized on 14 Dec 1823, with sponsors John Ribchester and Mary Simpson. It is believed that Richard Jr died four years later. Richard SIMPSON: Richard Simpson, of Nile Street, who was born in about 1808, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Dec 1827, aged 19 years. His father died three years later. Richard Simpson, who was born in about 1777, died in the workhouse and was buried on 17 Dec 1830 in the churchyard at St Paul's Church, aged 53 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist. There was no death notice published and he did not leave a Will. His daughter Margaret died five years later. Margaret SIMPSON: Margaret Simpson, who was born in 1816, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Mar 1835, aged 19 years. Her abode was listed as Atkinson Street. On the night of the 1841 census Mary Simpson, aged c. 75, was living in Atkinson Street, Preston. She was living at the home of John Ribchester, a cotton weaver, aged c. 45, with his wife Mary, aged c. 40, and their six children, Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; Michael, a labourer, aged c. 15; Christopher, aged 10; Elizabeth, aged 5; and Ann, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John Ribchester was almost certainly the man who was a sponsor at the baptisms of Margaret Simpson in 1816 and William Simpson in 1823. It appears that Mary continued to live with John and Mary Ribchester after their move to a house in Lancaster Road, where John Ribchester died on 6 Mar 1847, and Mary (Hodgkinson) Simpson died a little over a year later. Mary Simpson, of Lancaster Road, who was born in about 1764, was buried on 17 Jul 1848 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 84 years. There was no death notice published.
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The Family of Joseph and Margaret SIMPSON: Joseph Simpson and Margaret Jolly, a widow, nee Smith, were married on 25 Apr 1842 at the Preston Registrar's Office. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Register Office,...On Monday last, Mr. Joseph Simpson, to Miss Margaret Jolly" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Apr 1842 Although listed as "Miss", Margaret was actually the widow of James Jolly, who had died in Preston the year before. Joseph and Margaret's first child together died in infancy. Mary SIMPSON: Mary Simpson was born on 25 Dec 1842 and was baptized on 1 Jan 1843 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, and the sponsors were Robert Winders and Alice Coupe.
Mary Simpson, of Moss Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Apr 1843, aged 15 weeks. Joseph and Margaret's second child also died in infancy. Richard SIMPSON: Richard Simpson was born on 12 Jun 1844 and was baptized on 23 Jun 1844 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors John Wareing and Anne Simpson. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Dec 1845, aged 1 year. His abode was recorded as Dale Street. Joseph and Margaret's third child was Mary Ann, who was born on 22 Feb 1846 and was baptized on 1 Mar 1846 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors James Bradley and Jane Coup (sic). Their surname was spelled Simson in the baptism register. Mary Ann also died in infancy, but I can find no record of her death or burial. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Joseph and Margaret's fourth child was Joseph, who was born on 6 Jan 1849 and was baptized eight days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas and Ellen McCoy. His parents' names were recorded as Joseph and Ann Simpson in the baptism register. He too died in infancy and his death was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1850, but like his sister Mary Ann, he may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Church. Joseph and Margaret's fifth child was another daughter they called Mary, who was born on 4 Nov 1850 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church six days later, with sponsors George and Ellen Coupe. On the night of the 1851 census Joseph Simpson, a cotton piecer, aged 30, was living at 37 Duke Street, Preston with Margaret, aged 35, and two children, Elizabeth (almost certainly Elizabeth Jolly), a steam loom cotton weaver, aged 13; and Mary, aged 5 months. Also staying with them was a visitor, Ellen Goodier, widow, a pauper char woman, aged 64. Joseph, Elizabeth, and Mary were listed as born in Preston, Margaret was born in Whittle-le-Woods, and the visitor was born in Newton. Joseph and Margaret's sixth and last child was Margaret, who was born on 17 Aug 1853 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church four days later, with sponsors Robert Townley and Ann Bradley. Her mother died five years later. Margaret Simpson, the wife of Joseph Simpson, a piecer, of Deepdale Mill Street, was buried on 14 Mar 1858 in a public grave, F-788, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 43 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Margaret Simpson, Deepdale Mill-street, aged 43; - all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Mar 1858 Joseph waited almost exactly a year to remarry. Joseph Simpson, a widower, aged 35, a spinner, of Smith Street, the son of the late Richard Simpson, a weaver, and Elizabeth Taylor, a widow, aged 32, a weaver, of Silver Street, the daughter of William Wignall, a carder, were married on 20 Mar 1859 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by John Wilson, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were William Wignall and Julia Scragg. Both ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Parish Church...On Sunday last, Mr. Joseph Simpson to Miss (sic) Elizabeth Taylor," Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Mar 1859 Joseph and Elizabeth's first child together was Joseph, who was baptized on 8 Jul 1860 at St John's Parish Church. Their abode was listed as Thornton Street, and Joseph's Sr's occupation was piecer. When Joseph's birth was registered his mother's maiden names were recorded as Taylor and Wignall. At the time of the 1861 census Joseph Simpson, a self minder, aged 39, was living at 27 Thorn Street, Preston with his wife Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 36, his two daughters, Mary, a scholar, aged 10; and Margaret, a scholar, aged 8; their son Joseph, aged 9 months, and Elizabeth's two sons, William Taylor, a creeler, aged 11; and Thomas Taylor, a scholar, aged 5. William Taylor was listed as born in Scotland, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Also living with them were two unmarried lodgers, Nappy Armstrong, a female servant, aged 50, who was born in Ireland; and James Thompson, a cotton weaver, aged 19, who was born in Brindle. Joseph and Elizabeth's second child was Elizabeth, who was baptized on 8 Mar 1863 St John's Parish Church. Their abode was listed as King Street, and Joseph's occupation was listed as spinner. Sometime later in 1863 the family emigrated to the USA and settled first in Massachusetts, where their third child, Maria, was born in about 1864. They later moved to New Hampshire, and at the time of the 1870 census Joseph Simpson, a worker in a cotton mill, aged 47, was living in Newmarket, Rockingham, New Hampshire with his wife Elizabeth, keeping house, aged 44, and seven children, William, aged 21; Mary, aged 20; Margaret, aged 17; Thomas, aged 15; Joseph, aged 10; Elizabeth, aged 8; and Maria, aged 5. The five older children were working in a cotton mill, and the younger two were attending school. All but Maria were listed as born in England. At the time of the 1880 census Joseph Simpson, a farmer, aged 56, was living in Durham, Stafford County, New Hampshire with Elizabeth, aged 53, and their son Joseph, aged 20. Joseph Sr died the following year. Joseph Simpson, who was born in about 1824, died on 17 Feb 1882 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Newmarket, New Hampshire. Other records give Joseph's date of death as 31 Mar 1882 but this cannot be correct as Elizabeth filed for probate of Joseph's estate on 18 Feb 1882. The 1890 US census was accidentally destroyed, and at the time of the 1900 census Elizabeth Simpson, a widow, aged 73, was living in Newmarket, New Hampshire with her son William (Taylor), an overseer in a cotton mill, aged 49; her married son Joseph, a clergyman, aged 41; her married daughter Mareah (Maria) Heile, a weaver in a cotton mill, aged 35; and Maria's son Miron Heile, aged 2. Elizabeth died four years later. Elizabeth (Wignall) Taylor-Simpson, who was born on 4 Jul 1826, died on 26 Apr 1904 and was buried in the same grave that her husband had been buried in 22 years earlier. Note: Some records give Maria Simpson's place of birth as New Hampshire and others give it as Massachusetts. 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The Family of William and Jane (Fayre) SINGLETON: William Singleton, a bachelor, and Jane Fayre, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 1 Mar 1824 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Anthony Hammond, and the witnesses were James Singleton and Ellen Fayre. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day and with the same witnesses. The ladies' surname was spelled Farein the at St Wilfrid's transcripts. William and Jane's first child was Alice, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Jan 1825, with sponsors Thomas Hodgson and Ellen Fare. She was followed by the first of two sons they called John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Mar 1826, with sponsors John Entwistle and Sarah Singleton. He died in infancy and may have been the John Singleton, an infant, of Canal Street, who was buried on 4 Mar 1827 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church. William and Jane's third child was the second son the called John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Jan 1828, with sponsors Joseph Dodds and Elizabeth Fare. He was followed by Thomas, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel's on 18 Aug 1829, with sponsors William Singleton and Margaret Whittle. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Singleton, a labourer, living at 7 Chapel Yard. Their fifth and last child was born two years later. Mary Ann Singleton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Jul 1834, with sponsors Thomas Crookell and Ann Worseley. She was less than four years old when her father died. William SINGLETON: William Singleton, of Chapel Yard, who was born in about 1782, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Jun 1838, aged 55 years. On the night of the 1841 census Jane Singleton, aged c. 40, was living in Mount Pleasant, Preston with four children, Alice, a cotton weaver, aged 16; John, a piecer, aged 15; Thomas, a piecer, aged 13; and Mary, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Jane (Fayre) Singleton died five years later. Jane SINGLETON: Jane Singleton, of Mount Pleasant, who was born in about 1796, died on 27 Sep 1846 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 50 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last,...Jane Singleton, Mount-pleasant, aged 50." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Oct 1846 William and Jane's daughter Alice died a little more than three years after her mother. Alice SINGLETON: Alice Singleton, of High Street, who was born in 1825, died on 9 Jan 1850 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 25 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...on Wednesday last, Alice Singleton, High-street, aged 25;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Jan 1850 After the deaths of her parents William and Jane's youngest child went to live with her aunt, and at the time of the 1851 census Mary Fare, a spinster, aged 60, was living at 23 Back High Street, Preston with her niece Mary Ann Singleton, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 17. Staying with them were three lodgers, Alfred Smith, a cordwainer, aged 30, his wife Jane, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 30; and their daughter Mary Ann Smith, aged 2. Mary Fare was listed as born in Lytham, Alfred Smith was born in Conniston Bridge, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Although William and Jane's son John was not listed with his aunt Mary Fare in the 18151 census, he appears to have died at her home eight weeks later. John SINGLETON: John Singleton, a schoolmaster, who was born in 1828, died of phthisis (tuberculosis) in Back High Street, Preston on 26 May 1851 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 23 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, John Singleton, schoolmaster, Back High-street, aged 23." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 May 1851 Note 1: The spelling of Jane's maiden surname varied from one record to another, being spelled fayre, Fare and Fair. She may have been related to the Mary Fare who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Mar 1848, aged 19 years. The informant on her death certificate was Richard Fare, and a Richard Fare was the informant at the time of William Singleton's death in 1838. Note 2: The informant on John Singleton's death certificate was Jane Alderson, of 20 High Street. At the time of the 1851 census Jane Alderson, a school mistress, aged 19, was living with her grandparents, Jonathan and Mary Caddy at 20 High Street, Preston. |
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The Family of William and Lucy SINGLETON: William Singleton and Lucy Hoghton, both of Preston, were married on 25 Nov 1810 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Harrison, Curate, and the witnesses were Agnes Armitrading and Thomas Luthwaite. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. William and Lucy were married during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's records, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony or what children they may have baptized during that period. We do know from later records that they had at least one child, Thomas, who was born in about 1810. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was John, who was baptized on 10 Apr 1814, with sponsors Joseph Latus and Margaret Singleton. He was followed by Helen (Ellen), who was baptized on 20 Oct 1816, with sponsors John Jameson and Lucy Cottam; then Henry, who was baptized on 7 Nov 1819, but no sponsors were named in the baptism transcripts. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists William Singleton, aged 29, living at 27 Canal Street with Lucy, aged 29, and four children, Thomas, aged 9; John, aged 6; Ellen, aged 4; and Henry, aged 3 (probably 3 months). Their fifth child was born two years later. Mary Singleton was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Jul 1822, with sponsors John Bilsborough and Jane Cooper. She was followed by James, who was baptized on 28 Apr 1825, with sponsors Richard Allen and Ann Noblet. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Singleton, an overlooker, living at 3 Frenchwood Hill. Their married son Thomas, of Frenchwood Square died in 1838 (see below), and on the night of the 1841 census William Singleton, an overlooker, aged c. 50, was living in Frenchwood Square, Preston with Lucy, aged c. 50, and four children, James, a piecer, aged c. 15; Thomas, a spinner, aged c. 20; James, aged 5; and Lucy, aged 10. With the exception of Thomas, they were all listed as born in Lancashire. It is not known how Thomas was related to the family. The younger James and the younger Lucy were William and Lucy's grandchildren - the children of their late son Thomas. Their son James died two years later. James SINGLETON: James Singleton, of Frenchwood Square, who was born in 1825, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Jul 1843, aged 18 years. His father joined him six years later. William SINGLETON (1): William Singleton, of Frenchwood Square, who was born in about 1790, died on 2 Dec 1849 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 59 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, William Singleton, overlooker, Chapel-street, aged 59." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Dec 1849 William and Lucy's granddaughter Lucy, the daughter of their late son Thomas, was married in 1850. William Sharples, a bachelor, aged 20, a piecer, of 26 Vauxhall Road, the son of John Sharples, a warper; and Lucy Singleton, a spinster, aged 20, a winder, of Catterall, the daughter of Thomas Singleton, a spinner, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Sep 1850, witnessed by Henry Ward and Rosanna Dempsy, and at the time of the 1851 census Lucy Singleton, widow, a housekeeper, aged 62, was living at 13 Calder Place, Catterall with her married daughter (sic) Lucy Sharples, a framer tenter, aged 21, Lucy's husband William Sharples, a spinner, aged 21, and her brother James, a piecer, aged 15. Lucy Sharples and James Singleton were listed incorrectly as the older Lucy's children. William Sharples was listed as born in Walton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Lucy Singleton may have been using her home as a lodging house, as there were nine lodgers living with them at the time. Lucy (Hoghton) Singleton died three years later. Lucy Singleton died on 30 Apr 1854 in Catterall, and she was buried on 4 May 1854 in the churchyard of Churchtown St Helen's Parish Church in Garstang, aged 65 years. It was noted in the burial register that she was a Roman Catholic. Her death certificate lists her as the widow of William Singleton, a factory hand, and her death was registered by William Sharples, who was present at her death. The Family of Thomas and Ellen SINGLETON: Thomas Singleton and Ellen Ribchester, both of the Chapelry of Samlesbury, were married on 17 Apr 1830 at St Leonard the Less Chapel in Samlesbury. They were married after Banns by P. Comerford Law, Curate, and the witnesses were William Abbott and John Valentine. Thomas and Ellen both signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Samlesbury Thomas and Ellen settled in Preston, where they baptized six children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Lucy, who was baptized on 10 Oct 1830, with sponsors William Singleton and Margaret Hoghton. Their second child did not survive infancy. William SINGLETON (2): William Singleton was baptized on 17 Jun 1832, with sponsors William and Ellen Singleton. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 Jun 1833, where his abode was recorded as Canal Street, and his age was recorded as "infant". Thomas and Ellen's third child was Mary Ann, who was baptized on 19 Jan 1834, with sponsors William and Ellen Singleton. Thomas and Ellen's fourth child also died in infancy. Ellen SINGLETON (1): Helen (Ellen) Singleton was born on 20 Feb 1835, and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors George Ribchester and Mary Mason. She buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Feb 1836, aged 12 months. Her abode was recorded as Foster Street. At the time of their daughter's death Thomas and Ellen were expecting their fifth child, James, who was born on 13 Apr 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors James Ribchester and Ann Bateson. James was followed by a second son they called William, who was born on 5 Dec 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors William and Ann Singleton. Sadly, mother and baby both died. Ellen SINGLETON (2): Ellen Singleton, who was born in about 1810, the wife of Thomas Singleton, a spinner, of Friday Street, died as a result of childbirth on 13 Dec 1837, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later aged 27 years. Her death was registered by her father-in-law, William Singleton, of Canal Street. William SINGLETON (3): William Singleton died of weakness on 26 Dec 1837 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later aged 3 weeks. His death was registered by his grandfather, William Singleton, of 3 Frenchwood Street. After the death of his wife and son, Thomas went to stay with his parents in Frenchwood Street, where he died five months later. Thomas SINGLETON: Thomas Singleton, a spinner, who was born in about 1810, died on 24 May 1838, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 28 years. His death was registered by his mother, Lucy Singleton, of 3 Frenchwood Street. With both of their parents deceased, Thomas and Ellen's three surviving children were cared for by Thomas' parents, however one more child was to die in childhood. Mary Ann SINGLETON: Mary Ann Singleton, who was born in 1834, died of measles on 7 Feb 1840 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 6 years. 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James SINGLETON or SIMPSON: According to the St Wilfrid's burial transcripts, James Singleton was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Jan 1853, aged 27 years. The problem is, it appeared that his death was never registered. When the civil registration of births, deaths and marriages in England and Wales began, on 1 July 1837, it was not unusual for a child's birth to go unregistered, but all marriages - to be legal - had to be registered, and a body was not supposed to be buried before the death was registered. So, why wasn't this man's death registered? The only registered deaths of anyone called James Singleton in Lancashire in 1853 were two infants, less than one year old, one in Preston, and one in Manchester. I finally solved the mystery when I found this young man's death notice in the local newspaper. He wasn't called James Singleton, but actually James Simpson, of Mount Pleasant, who was born in about 1825, and who died on 25 Jan 1853. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...James Simpson, Mount-pleasant, aged 27. Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Jan 1853 James may have been the son of William Simpson and Mary Orrell. |
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The Family of William and Jane SISSON: William Sisson and Jane Hothersall were married in a Catholic ceremony on 20 Jun 1813 at St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, then "officially" the following day at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. William Sisson, bachelor, a weaver, and Jane Huthersall (sic), both of the Parish of Leyland, were married on 21 Jun 1813. They were married after Banns by Thomas Rebanks, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Sisson and Thomas Plasketh. William and Jane both signed the marriage register with an X. William and Jane's first known child was the first of three sons they called Thomas, who was baptized on 5 Apr 1818 at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic Church in Bamber Bridge, with sponsors Richard Waterhouse and Jane Fellows. Sometime after Thomas' birth the family left the area and it is not know where young Thomas died or was buried. During this period they also had at least two daughters, Mary and Margaret, but I have been unable to locate their birth or baptism records. The family eventually settled in Preston, where they baptized five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Alice, who was baptized on 29 Sep 1822, with sponsors Richard Walmesley and Margaret Hothersall. She was followed by another child that did not survive. Thomas SISSON: Thomas Sisson, the second child to be given that name, was baptized on 10 Jul 1825, with sponsors William Werden and Jane Fallows. He lived about one year and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in July 1826, where his first name was not recorded, his surname was spelled Sibson, his abode was not recorded, his age was recorded only as "infant", and the exact date of his burial was not recorded. William and Jane's next child was a third son they called Thomas, who was born on 16 May 1827 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors John Sharrock and Helen Letsford. Their next child also died in infancy. John SISSON: John Sisson was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 May 1830, and the sponsors were William Alderness and Mary Smyth. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 May 1832, where his abode was listed as King Street, and his age was recorded as "infant". William and Jane's last known child was John Benedict Sissen (sic), who was born on 17 Jul 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Jul 1835, with sponsors William and Ann Hothersal. William and Jane's oldest surviving child was married four years later. John Sharples, of Preston, the son of James and Elizabeth Sharples, of Walton, and Mary Sission (sic), of Preston, the daughter of William and Jane Sission, of Preston, were married on 17 Aug 1839 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by Henry Mahon, and the witnesses were Peter Culshaw, of Ribbleton and Mary Smith, of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Catholic Church of St Ignatius,...On Saturday last, at the same place, Mr. John Sharples, to Miss Mary Sisson;...all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Aug 1839 William Sisson, of Back Silver Street, died on 11 Aug 1840, and was buried two days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 53 years.
On the night of the 1841 census Jane Sisson, a washerwoman, aged c. 45, was living in Back Silver Street, Preston with four children, Margaret, a frame tenter, aged c. 20; Alice, a frame tenter, aged c. 15; Thomas, a bobbin putter in, aged 13; and John, aged 5. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. William and Jane's unmarried daughter Margaret became a mother two years later. Mary Sisson was born on 27 Apr 1843 and was baptized the same day at St Augustine's Catholic Church. She was the daughter of Margaret Sisson, and the sponsors were John and Mary Sharples. Margaret disappears from local records after the birth of her daughter, and I can find no further record of her. Alice Sisson, a spinster, aged 23, of Duke Street, the daughter of Jane and the late William Sisson, of Duke Street, and James Higginson, a bachelor, aged 21, a weaver, of Queen Street, the son of James and Martha Higginson, of Queen Street, were married on 10 Jan 1846 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by T. Cookson, and the witnesses were John Barton, of Byron Street, and Ann Todd, of Duke Street. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Augustine, Mr. James Higginson to Miss Alice Sisson,...all of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Jan 1846 At the time of the 1851 census Jane Sisson, widow, an annuitant, aged 59, was living at 10 Grosvenor Street, Preston with Alice, a machine minder, aged 27; Thomas, a piecer, aged 22; John, a creeler of bobbins, aged 16; and Mary, aged 8. They were all listed as born in Preston. Alice was listed with the surname Sisson instead of Higginson, and Mary was listed as Jane's daughter instead of her granddaughter. William and Jane's son Thomas was married later that year. Thomas Sisson, a bachelor, aged 23, a sawyer, of Grosvenor Street, the son of Jane and the late William Sisson, of Grosvenor Street, and Ellen Bonney, a spinster, aged 22, a weaver, of Salmon Street, the daughter of William and Isabella Bonney, of Salmon Street, were married on 7 Dec 1851 at St Augustine's Church. They were married by T. Cookson, and the witnesses were Thomas Woodruff, of Hougton Lane, and Ann Bonney, of Salmon Street. His younger brother John was married in the same church seven years later. John Sisson, of Grosvenor Street, the son of the late William Sisson, and Margaret Bonny, the daughter of the late William Bonny, were married on 23 Oct 1858 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by William Walker, and the witnesses were James Smith and Alice Sloan. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Mr. John Sisson to Miss Margaret Bonny;...all of Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 30 Oct 1858 On the night of the 1861 census Jane Sisson, a housekeeper, aged 70, was living at 15 Grosvenor Street with her married daughter Alice Higginson, a cotton rover, aged 38; her grandson William Higginson, a scholar, aged 6; her granddaughter Mary Sisson, a cotton weaver, aged 18; and her nephew, John Robinson, a cotton self acting minder, aged 23. Living with them were three lodgers, Thomas Eccles, a cotton grinder, aged 24; Alice Eccles, a cotton winder, aged 19; and Margaret Lunt, widow, a cotton rover, aged 33. Jane was listed as born in Brindle, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Living at the next address, number 16, was Thomas Sisson, a watch maker, aged 31, living with his wife Ellen, aged 30, and their three children, William, a scholar, aged 8; John, aged 3; and Mary, aged 1. Living nearby, at number 12, was John Sisson, a cotton self acting minder, aged 25, with his wife Margaret, a cotton weaver, aged 26, and their daughter Alice, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. Jane (Hothersall) Sisson died five years later. Jane Sisson, of 16 Grosvenor Street, was buried on 19 Jul 1866 in a public grave, H-175, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 75 years. There was no death notice published. Note: Jane (Hothersall) Sisson was the daughter of John and Margaret Hothersall. |
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The Family of John SLATER: John Slater and Bella Roe, both of Preston, were married on 23 Sep 1804 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Myers, Curate, and the witnesses were Joseph Culshaw and William Hodgkinson. John and Isabella both signed the marriage register with an X. John and Isabella were married during the period covered by the missing St Wilfrid's register, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, so there is no way to know if they also had a Catholic marriage ceremony or what children they baptized during that period. We know from other records that they had at least two, William, who was born in about 1807; and Mary, who was born in about 1809. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists John and Bellow Slator (sic) living in Singleton Row, with two children, William, aged 3; and Mary, aged 1. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was Isabella, who was baptized on 7 Feb 1813, with sponsors John Walmesley and Ann Slater. She was followed by Ann, who was baptized on 19 Mar 1815, with sponsors Thomas Ball and Mary Bland; then Elizabeth, who was baptized on 18 May 1817, with sponsors Robert and Ann Slater. Later that year they lost one of their children. Ann Slater was buried on 27 Oct 1817 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 2. It was noted in the burial register that she was a Papist (Catholic). John and Isabella's sixth known child was John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 4 Jul 1819, with sponsors Thomas Ball and Margaret Leach, and at the time of the 1820 Catholic census John and Bella Slater were living at 12 Duke Street with five children, William, aged 13; Mary, aged 10; Bella, aged 7; Betty, aged 3; and John, aged 1. Their seventh known child was born four years later. Robert Slater was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Aug 1824, with sponsors Robert and Margaret Morley. He was followed by Richard, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Jan 1826, with sponsors George Waring and Catherine Cranshaw. He died in infancy and may have been the Richard Slater, of Queen Street, who was buried on 7 Jan 1830 in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 4 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist. John and Isabella's ninth known child also died in infancy. Alice SLATER: Alice Slater was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 31 Jan 1830, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Ball. Alice, of Duke Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Aug 1830, where her age was recorded simply as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list a John Slater, a spinner, living at 41 Duke Street, but it isn't certain that this was the same man. John and Isabella's daughter Isabella was married the following year to Richard Hodgson, and their son John married Mary Hodson in 1838 (see below). On the night of the 1841 census John Slater, a labourer, aged 57, was living in Victoria Street, Preston with Bella, aged 56, and two children, Betsy, a cotton winder, aged c. 20; and Robert, a cotton piecer, aged c. 15. Staying with them was their married daughter Bella Hodgson, aged 26, her husband Richard, a cotton spinner, aged c. 30, and their four children, John, aged 7; Richard, aged 5; Thomas, aged 3; and Elizabeth, aged 10 months. Also staying with them was Richard Ireland, a cotton spinner, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Isabella (Roe) Slater died the following year. Isabella SLATER: Isabella Slater, of Victoria Street, who was born in about 1781, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Jan 1842, aged 60 years. Three years after Isabella's death, her husband remarried. John Slater, a widower, aged 55, a labourer, of St Paul's Square, the son of the late Robert Slater, and Mary Harrison, a widow, aged 46, of Dale Street, the daughter of John Bamber, a joiner, were married on 4 Nov 1845 at St John's Parish Church. They were married by W.M. Colles, Curate, and the witnesses were James Bamber and Mary Hartley. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of the 1851 census John Slater, a spade labourer, aged 64, was living in the cellar at 9 Stanley Street with his wife Mary, aged 50, and two lodgers, Betty Simpson, a cotton winder, aged 31; and Michal (Michele?) Simpson, aged 11. John was listed as born in Hoghton, Mary was born in Liverpool, and the lodgers were born in Preston. Ten years later, on the night of the 1861 census John Slater, an agricultural labourer, aged 74, was living at 10 Stanley Street, Preston with Mary, a housekeeper, aged 61; and a niece, Jane Bamber, a cotton weaver, aged 16. Also living with them was a boarder, Robert Wilson, a self acting minder, aged 21; and a lodger, John Parsons, a cotton piecer, aged 20, In this census John Slater is listed as born in Fernyhalgh. He died before the date of the next census. John Slater, of 9 Stanley Street, was buried on 29 Jul 1869 in a public grave, H-429, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 83 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: - John Slater, Stanley-street, aged 83;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Jul 1869 On the night of the 1871 census Mary Slater, widow, a housekeeper, aged 69, was living at 13 Stanley Street with her married brother Henry Bamber, a cotton piecer, aged 57. Also living with her was her married niece, Jane Watson, a cotton piecer, aged 25; her husband James Watson (listed as Mary's son-in-law), a cotton spinner, aged 23; their son John Watson, aged 6 months, and two unmarried nieces, Mary Bamber, a cotton weaver, aged 22; and Ann Bamber, a cotton frame minder, aged 20. Mary Slater was listed as born in Liverpool and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Mary (Bamber) Harrison-Slater died before the date of the next census. Mary Slater, of 2 Shuttle Street, was buried on 19 Aug 1880 in a public grave, G-42, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 80 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Mary Slater, Shuttle-street, 80;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Aug 1880 Note: In 1871 the Ancestry website has indexed Mary under the surname Nater. The Family of John and Mary SLATER: John Slater, a bachelor, and Mary Hodson, a spinster, both of the Parish of Preston, were married on 29 Jan 1838 at St Leonard's Chapel in Walton-le-Dale. They were married by Robert Hornby, and the witnesses were Henry Gregson and James Tomlison. Mary signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1841 census John Slater, a painter, aged c. 20, was living in Ousby Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 25. Staying with them were James Hodson, a cotton piecer, aged c. 20; Jane Hodson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25, Betty Hodson, aged 8; and Margaret Hodson, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their first child died in infancy. William SLATER: William Slater was born on 9 Jul 1842 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors William Hodgson and Clementine Slater. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Aug 1842, aged 5 weeks, where his abode was recorded as Mill Street. John and Mary's second child was born two years later. Margaret Slater was born on 23 Aug 1844 and was baptized two days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Frederick and Jane Hodson.
Margaret Slater, of Bushell Street, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 22 Sep 1844, aged 1 month. John and Mary had no further children, and on the night of the 1851 census John Slater, a painter, aged 32, was living at 45 North Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 39. Living with him was his widowed mother-in-law, Mary Hodson, aged 79. Also staying with him were two visitors, Frederick Hodson, a cotton spinner, aged 22; and his wife Alice, aged 22. Mary Slater was listed as born in Broughton, her mother was born in Thrales (Treales), and the rest of the household were born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census John Slater, a painter, aged 42, was living at 77 Brougham Street, Preston with Mary, aged 54. Living with him was Mary Hodson, a widow, aged 84. Also living with him, and described as his step-son, was Frederick Hodson, a cotton spinner, aged 32; his wife Alice, a cotton reeler, aged 37; and their two children, Thomas, a scholar, aged 9; and Mary A, a scholar, aged 4. Mary Hodson died five years later. Mary Hodson, of 77 Brougham Street, was buried on 23 Oct 1866 in a public grave, D-2, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 88 years. On the night of the 1871 census John Slater, a house painter, aged 51, was still living at 77 Brougham Street with Mary, aged 64. Living with them were three unmarried boarders, Anne Dowbiggin, a cotton weaver, aged 24; Mary Jane Dowbiggin, a cotton weaver, aged 17; and Grace Dowbiggin, a cotton weaver, aged 15. Mary Slater was listed as born in Broughton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Ten years earlier the Dowbiggin sisters were living next door to John and Mary at 78 Brougham Street, with their parents Paul and Alice Dowbiggin. John Slater died two years later. John Slater, of 77 Brougham Street, was buried on 20 May 1873 in a public grave, D-183, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 53 years. There was no death notice published. After her husband's death Mary moved in with Frederick and Alice Hodson, and on the night of the 1881 census Frederick Hodson, a beerseller, aged 53, was living at 10 Water Lane, Preston with his wife Alice, a housewife, aged 57, and five unmarried children, Thomas, a cotton spinner, aged 29; Mary Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 24; John, a cotton spinner, aged 21; William, a cotton spinner, aged 19; and Agnes, a cotton weaver, aged 17. Living with him was his widowed mother-in-law, Mary Slater, an annuitant, aged 76. They were all listed as born in Preston. Mary (Hodson) Slater died later that year. Mary Slater, of 10 Water Lane, was buried on 12 May 1881 in a public grave, G-52, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 76 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...Mary Slater, Water-lane, 76;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 May 1881 Note 1: William's birth registration in 1842 spelled his mother's maiden name Hodgson. When Margaret's birth was registered in 1844 it was spelled Hodson. Note 2: It is unclear how Frederick Hodson was related to Mary (Hodson) Slater. He was described as John Slater's step-son in 1861 and Mary Slater's son-in-law in 1881. These terms had other meanings in the past. Note 3: In 1851 the Ancestry website has indexed the family under the surname Mater. |
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The Family of James and Lydia SLATER: James Slater and Lidia (sic) Heywood, both of Goosnargh, were married on 19 May 1817 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Goosnargh. They were married after Banns by Robinson Shuttleworth Barton, Minister, and the witnesses were James Dobson and Henry Grimbalston. The bride, groom and James Dobson signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Goosnargh, James and Lydia settled in Preston, where they baptized the first nine of their ten children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. John Slater was baptized on 18 May 1817, with sponsors John Catteral and Ann Slater. Lydia's maiden name was spelled Howard in the baptism register. John was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 21 Jan 1822, with sponsors James Healy and Alice Slater; then Thomas, who was baptized on 7 Dec 1823, with sponsors Richard Slater and Mary Towers; and Richard, who was baptized on 19 Feb 1826, with sponsors James Park and Mary Slater. The following year, James and Lydia lost one of their children. Thomas Slater, of Queen Street, was buried on 1 Nov 1827 in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 4 years. It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist (Catholic). James and Lydia's fifth child was the first of two sons they called James, who was baptized on 3 Aug 1828, with sponsors Robert and Ann Hodgson. He lived only couple of days and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Church on 7 Aug 1828, where his abode was listed as Queen Street and his age was recorded as "infant". It was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist. James and Lydia's sixth child was a second son they called James, who was baptized on 30 Aug 1829, with sponsors Robert Hodson and Ann Ibbison. Five months later, James and Lydia lost another child. Richard Slater, of Queen Street, was buried on 7 Jan 1830 in the churchyard at St John's Church, aged 4 years. As with his brothers before him, it was noted in the burial register that he was a Papist. Five months later, they buried the first of four children in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. John SLATER: John Slater, who was born in 1817, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Jun 1830, aged 13 years. His older brother died the following year. James SLATER: James Slater, who was born in 1829, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Mar 1831, where his age was recorded as "infant". The abode for John and James was not recorded in the burial transcripts. About a month after their son's death James and Lydia had another son they called John, who was baptized on 17 Apr 1831, with sponsors James and Mary Ann Gregson. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Slater, a weaver, living at 13 Back Queen Street, where they were living when they lost yet another child. William SLATER: William Slater was baptized on 13 Oct 1833, with sponsors Peter Lea and Mary Mersey. He lived 18 months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Apr 1835. His age was transcribed as 18 years instead of 18 months. His abode was listed as 13 Queen Street. James and Lydia's ninth child also died in infancy. Lydia SLATER: Lydia Slater was born on 23 Mar 1837 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John Yates and Mary Slater. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Dec 1840, aged 3 years. Lydia was the last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the last member of the family to be buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. By 1841 James and Lydia had lost seven of their nine children, and on the night of the 1841 census James Slater, a cotton weaver, aged c. 75, was living in Queen Street, Preston with Lidia (sic), aged c. 70, and two children, Mary, aged c. 15; and John, aged 10. The ages for James and Lydia are almost certainly a transcription error. They would have actually been in their mid-40s. Their tenth and last child was born later that year. James and Lydia had a second child they called Lydia, but when she was baptized their surname was recorded as Moss in the baptism register. Lydia Moss was born on 22 Aug 1841 and was baptized seven days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors James Parkinson and Alice Lee. Her parents' names were recorded as James and Lydia (Howard) Moss. Their daughter Mary was married two years later. Roger Worswick, a weaver, aged 22, of 11 John Street North, the son of Roger and Mary Worswick, of 13 Duke Street, and Mary Slater, a weaver, aged 21, of 52 Back Queen Street, the daughter of James and Kidia (sic) Slater, of 52 Back Queen Street, were married on 13 May 1843 at St Augustine's Church. They were married by Thomas Keenan, and the witnesses were James Malone, of 6 Tithe Barn Street, and Grace Carter, of 53 Queen Street. At the time of the 1851 census James Slater, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 58, was living at 51 Back Queen Street, Preston with his wife Lydia, aged 53, and their youngest child, Lydia, a scholar, aged 9. Staying with them was a visitor, William Hindle, married, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 34. James was listed as born in Ribbleton, Lydia Sr was born in Northumberland, Lydia Jr was born in Preston, and their visitor was born in Blackburn. Ten years later, on the night of the 1861 census James Slater, a cotton weaver, aged 69, was living at 58 Queen Street (front), Preston with Lydia, aged 64, and their daughter Lydia, a cotton weaver, aged 19. In this census James and young Lydia were listed as born in Preston, and Lydia Sr was born in New Castle (Newcastle, Northumberland). The younger Lydia was married four years later. Richard Hodgson of Preston, the son of Robert Hodgson, and Lydia Slater of Preston, the daughter of James Slater, were married on 4 Jun 1865 at St Augustine's Church. They were married by William Walker, and the witnesses were John Worswick and Catherine Finlay. Lydia (Heywood) Slater, of 10 Carr Street, died aged 70 years and was buried on 1 Aug 1868 in a public grave, D-75, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Lydia Slater, Carr-street, 70;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Aug 1868 At the time of the 1871 census James Slater, widower, a cotton weaver, aged 79, was living as a boarder at the New Inn, 9 Queen Street, a pub run by his daughter and son-in-law, Rodger and Mary Worswick. James and Lydia's daughter, Lydia Hodson (sic), a cotton weaver, aged 29, was living as a lodger at 18 Queen Street, the home of Elizabeth Ashworth, widow, a cotton winder, aged 30. Lydia's husband was not living with her. James Slater died five years later. James Slater, of 29a Duke Street, was buried on 12 Aug 1876 in a private grave, D-331, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 84 years. His was the third interment in a grave purchased by his son-in-law, Roger Worswick, and he was buried 16 feet deep. There was no death notice published. |
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James SLATER: James Slater was baptized on 31 Jul 1831. He was the son of William and Mary Slater, and the sponsors were Robert Morley and Isabella Slater. He did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Jan 1833, where his abode was listed as Park Lane, and his age was recorded as "infant" William Slater and Mary Morley, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 28 May 1826 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by Thomas Birkett, and the witnesses were Thomas Slane and W. Godber. William and Mary both signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Penwortham William and Mary settled in Preston, and baptized their first five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Miles, who was baptized on 24 Mar 1827, with sponsors Robert and Elizabeth Morlay. He was followed by John, who was baptized on 6 Jul 1828, with sponsors Robert and Alice Morlay; then the above mentioned James in 1831. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Slater, a spinner, living at 107 Park Lane. Their fourth child was born the following year. Robert Slater was baptized on 26 May 1833, with sponsors Robert Morley and Alice (blank - probably Morley); followed by Isabella, who was born on 9 Aug 1835 and was baptized seven days later, with sponsors Robert Morley and Mary Ann Gregson. After St Ignatius Catholic Church opened in May 1836 William and Mary baptized their next five children in the new church, beginning with Alice, who was born on 16 Aug 1837 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Slater; then Mary, who was born on 27 Jul 1839 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Robert and Alice Morley. On the night of the 1841 census William Slater, a spinner, aged 34, was living at 17 Aughton Street, Preston with Mary, aged 36, and six children, Miles, a piecer of cotton, aged 14; John, a cotton tenter, aged 13; Robert, aged 8; Isabella, aged 6; Alice, aged 4; and Mary, aged 2. Living at the next address, number 18, was Robert Morley, a weaver of cotton, aged c. 55; with Alice, aged c. 55, and four children, Robert Jr, a plasterer, aged c. 25; Miles, aged 3 months; Betty, a weaver of cotton, aged 21; and Alice Jr, a weaver of cotton, aged 16. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although the 1841 census did not record relationships, Robert Morley Jr and Betty (Holden) Morley were married, and Miles Morley was their first child. William and Mary's eighth child was the first of two daughters they called Rosannah who was born on 4 Dec 1843 and was baptized Rosa Anna Slater at St Ignatius Church six days later, with sponsors Robert and Alice Morley. Less than two months after their daughter's birth, William and Mary lost their eldest child. Miles Slater, of North Road, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 28 Jan 1844, aged 16 years. Two years later, they lost their youngest child. Rosannah Slater, who was born in 1843, was buried on 22 Feb 1846 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 2 years. Her name was recorded as Rose Ann in the burial register, but Rosannah when her death was registered. Almost exactly two years after Rosannah's death William and Mary had another daughter they called Rosannah, who was born on 10 Feb 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church three days later, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth (Horne?). She too died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 28 Jan 1849, aged 1 year. William and Mary's tenth and last child, Ann, was born on 12 Nov 1849 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church six days later, with sponsors Robert Sloan and Elizabeth Brown, and at the time of the 1851 census William Slater, a spinner, aged 45, was living at 26 Aughton Street with his wife Mary, aged 46, and seven children, John, a power weaver, aged 22; Robert, a power weaver, aged 17; Isabella, a power weaver, aged 15; Alice, a power weaver, aged 13; Mary, a scholar, aged 11; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 9; and Hannah (Ann), at home, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. Sometime after 1851 William changed professions and on the night of the 1861 census William Slater, a beer retailer, aged 54, was living at The Napolean Inn, 34 Bushell Street, Preston with Mary, aged 55, and two daughters, Isabella, a cotton weaver, aged 19; and Hannah, a scholar, aged 11. Isabella's age is off by a few years, as she would have been almost 26. Both Mary and William died before the date of the next census. Mary Slater, of Hammond Street, died on 21 Aug 1869 and was buried three days later in a private grave, B-708, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 64 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 18 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Burials since our last:...Mary Slater, Hammond-street, 64;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Aug 1869 William Slater, of Hammond Street, died on 17 Feb 1871 and was buried four days later in the private grave, B-708, where his wife had been buried 18 months earlier. He was aged 63 years, was the second interment, and was buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...William Slater, Hammond-street, 63;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Feb 1871 Probate Notice: "SLATER William - 3 March (1871). The Will of William Slater late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Innkeeper who died 17 February 1871 at Preston was proved at Lancaster by Thomas Parker of Preston Shopkeeper and Thomas Whitehead of Preston Book-Keeper at a Cotton Mill the Executors. Effects under £200." After the deaths of his parents, William and Mary's son John took over the running of the Napolean Inn, and on the night of the 1871 census John Slater, a beerseller, aged 42, was living at 34 Bushell Street with his wife Jane, aged 39, and two children, Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 10; and John, a scholar, aged 3. They were all listed as born in Preston. Note: The private grave at Preston Cemetery was purchased by William Slater in 1869, and there were a total of seven burials. In addition to William and Mary there was Elizabeth Slater, of 34 Bushell Street, who was buried on 13 Nov 1878, aged 17; Jane Slater, of 112 Friargate, who was buried on 13 Oct 1883, aged 52; John Slater, of Plungington Road North, who was buried on 30 Dec 1886, aged 19; Lucy Slater, of 197 Plungington Road, who was buried on 17 Apr 1893, aged 61; and the seventh and last interment, John Slater, of 190 Plungington Road, who was buried on 14 Aug 1912, aged 83 years. |
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John SLOWEY: John Slowey, of 5 Vicar Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jun 1840. His age was recorded in the burial transcripts as 70 years, meaning he would have been born in about 1769, but when his death was registered his age was recorded as 75 years, which would mean he was born in about 1764. His death was registered by John Handland, also of 5 Vicar Street, who was his son-in-law, John Hanlon. |
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The Family of Thomas and Jane SMALLEY: Thomas Smalley, a weaver, and Jane Orrell, both of the Parish of Penwortham, were married on 18 Apr 1825 at St Mary's Parish Church in Penwortham. They were married after Banns by William Birkett, Minister, and the witnesses were Robert Gravestone and Martha Brown. Thomas and Martha both signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Jane began their married life in Preston, and baptized their first two children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with the first of four sons they called John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Mar 1826, with sponsors Joseph and Ann Orrell. He was followed by Robert, who was baptized on 2 Dec 1827, with sponsors William Richardson and Elizabeth Bradley. Sometime after Robert's birth the family moved to the neighbourhood of Claughton-on-Brock, where they baptized four children at St Thomas' Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock. Peter Smalley was born on 29 Oct 1829 and was baptized on 1 Nov 1829, with sponsors Richard and Ann Melling. He was followed by Margaret, who was born on 29 Nov 1831 and was baptized the same day, with sponsors Joseph and Agnes Orrell. About a month after Margaret's birth, Thomas and Jane lost their eldest child. John Smalley, the son of Thomas Smalley, was buried on 30 Nov 1829 in the churchyard at St Mary's Parish Church, Churchtown, Garstang, aged 3 years. The burial register records that he was a Roman Catholic, of Claughton. Thomas and Jane's fifth child was a second son they called John, who was born on 30 Nov 1833 and was baptized on 20 Dec 1833 at Claughton-on-Brock, with sponsors William and Isabella Threlfall. He also died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Parish Church in Churchtown, aged 1 year. The burial register records that he was the son of Thomas Smalley, was a Roman Catholic, and of Claughton. After their infant son's death Thomas and Jane moved to the village of Chipping, where their sixth child, a third son they called John, was baptized on 17 Jan 1836. He was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Church in Chipping, and the sponsors were James Walmesly and Elizabeth Blasedale. He also died in infancy and was buried on 9 Jul 1837, aged 6 months. John was followed by Thomas, who was baptized on 25 Feb 1838 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Chipping, with sponsors James Walmesly and Elizabeth Blasdale (sic); then a fourth son called John, who was baptized in the same church on 4 Dec 1839, with sponsors Joseph Orrell and Jane Bleasdale. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Smalley, employed in a cotton mill, aged c. 40, was living in Chipping with Jane, aged c. 35, and five children, Robert, employed in a cotton mill, aged 13; Peter, aged 11; Margaret, aged 9; Thomas, aged 3; and John, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their ninth child was born the following year. Jane Smalley was born on 9 Sep 1842 and was baptized on 20 Sep 1842 at St Mary's Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas Holden and Martha Parker. She was followed by Joseph, their tenth and last child, who was born on 31 Aug 1844 and was baptized on 8 Sep 1844 at St Mary's Catholic Church, with sponsors Michael Bleasdale and Elizabeth Bolton. Thomas and Joseph both died the next year. Thomas Smalley, of Chipping, who was born in about 1798, was buried on 8 Mar 1845 in the Catholic churchyard at Chipping, aged 46 years. His infant son Joseph was buried in the same churchyard on 16 Aug 1845. He was two weeks away from his first birthday. After the deaths of her husband and infant son, Jane moved her family to Preston, where another son died a year later. Thomas SMALLEY (1): Thomas Smalley, of Snow Hill, who was born in Chipping in 1838, died of consumption on 30 Sep 1846 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Oct 1846, aged 8 years. His death was registered by John Orrell, of Bow Lane, Preston, who may have been related to Jane. Peter Smalley and Alice Whalley were married in 1850 (see below), and at the time of the 1851 census Jane Smalley, widow, domestic duties, aged 45, was living at 32 Wellfield Street, Preston with four children, Robert, a grinder of carding engines, aged 22; Margaret, a cotton beamer, aged 19; John, an errand boy, aged 12; and Jane, at home, aged 8. Jane Sr and Robert were listed as born in Preston, Margaret was born in Claughton, and John and Jane Jr were born in Chipping. Staying with them were three visitors, Catherine Larkine, an unmarried cotton beamer, aged 27, who was born in Ireland; James Hughes, a power loom weaver, aged 28, who was born in Wigan; and his wife Elizabeth, a cotton beamer, aged 24, who was born in Catterall. Jane (Orrell) Smalley was remarried the following year. Jane (Orrell) Smalley married William Almond on 1 May 1852 at St Ignatius' Church. They were married by Richard Cooper, and the witnesses were James Proctor and Mary Hodson.
On the night of the 1861 census William Hammond (sic), a tanner, aged 61, was living at 5 Fleetwood Street, Preston with his wife Jane, aged 57, her two children, John Smalley, a cloth looker, aged 21; and Jane Smalley, a cotton weaver, aged 18; and his daughter Elizabeth (Almond), a cotton weaver, aged 19. William was listed as born in Freckleton, John and Jane Jr were born in Chipping, and Jane Sr and Elizabeth were born in Preston. Elizabeth Almond was listed as Elizabeth Smalley in error. Jane (Orrell) Smalley-Almond died the following year. Jane Almond, of Fleetwood Street, was buried on 5 Oct 1862 in a public grave, H-83, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 59 years. Note: Jane Orrell was the daughter of John and Dorothy Orrell, of Preston. The Family of Peter and Alice SMALLEY: Peter Smalley and Alice Whalley were married at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston on 29 Dec 1850. They were married by Thomas Meysrick (?), and the witnesses were William and Angelina Babott. Their witnesses had been married in the same church just three days earlier.
Peter and Alice's first child was born before they were married. Thomas Small (sic) was born on 24 Nov 1850 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 1 Dec 1850. Although they were not yet married, he was listed as the son of Peter and Alice Small, and the sponsors were James Coup and Mary Raphael. His birth was not registered until early the next year - after his parents were married. On the night of the 1851 census Peter Smalley, a cotton grinder, aged 21, was living in Smith's Yard, Preston with his wife Alice, aged 18, and one child, Thomas, aged 3 months. They were all listed as born in Preston, which in the case of Peter was incorrect. Their son died later that year. Thomas SMALLEY (2): Thomas Smalley, who was born in 1850, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery in Nov 1851, aged 11 months. The exact date of his burial was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Peter and Alice's second child was Ann, who was born on 26 Apr 1853 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 1 May 1853, with sponsors Robert and Margaret Richmond. She was followed by Jane, who was born on 15 Feb 1857 and was baptized seven days later at St Walburge's Catholic Church, with sponsors Robert Smalley and Ann Rigby; then another son they called Thomas, who was born on 27 Feb 1859 and was baptized on 6 Mar 1859 at St Walburge's Church, with sponsors John and Jane Smalley. He died in infancy. Thomas Smalley, the son of Peter Smalley, a weaver, of Springfield Street, was buried on 5 Nov 1860 in a public grave, F-442, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 18 months. At the time of the 1861 census Peter Smalley, a cotton weaver, aged 31, was living at 54 Springfield Street, Preston with Alice, aged 27, and two children, Ann, a scholar, aged 7; and Jane, a scholar, aged 4. In this census Peter was listed as born in Clifton, Alice was born in Brinscow (Brinscal), and the children were born in Preston. Their fourth child was born later that year. Thomas Aloysius Smalley was born on 12 Aug 1861 and was baptized at St Walburge's Church six days later, with sponsors John and Jane Smalley. He was followed by Cecilia, who was born on 25 Aug 1863 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors John and Jane Smalley; then Mary Ann, who was born on 7 Sep 1865 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John and Ellen Whittle; and Margaret, who was born on 25 Aug 1867 and was baptized on 1 Sep 1867, with sponsors Robert and Margaret Richmond - all baptized at St Walburge's Church. Peter and Alice's eighth child, John, was born on 15 Jun 1869 and was baptized five days later at English Martyrs Catholic Church, with sponsors John Smalley and Mary Whittle. On the night of the 1871 census Peter Smalley, a corn mill engineer, aged 41, was living at 1 Bold Street, Preston with Alice, a cotton drawer, aged 37, and six children, Jane, a cotton weaver, aged 14; Thomas, a scholar, aged 10; Cicela (sic), a scholar, aged 7; Margaret, a scholar, aged 5; Mary Ann, aged 3; and John, aged 1. Living with them was Peter's mother-in-law, Ann Dickenson, a married housekeeper, aged 59. Peter was listed as born in Brock, and Alice and her mother were listed as born in Brinsca (sic). The census taker seems to have confused Mary Ann and Margaret, as Mary Ann was the older of the two. At the time of the census Alice would have been pregnant with their ninth child, Robert, who was born on 6 Jun 1871 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors John Smalley and Mary Leeming, and he was followed by Alfred, who was born on 18 Jul 1873 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Robert Smalley and Elizabeth Whittle. They were both baptized at English Martyrs Catholic Church. Peter and Alice's eleventh and last child was William, who was born on 30 Jul 1875 and was baptized at St Walburge's Church on 1 Aug 1875, with one sponsor, Ellen Whittle. Shortly after William's birth the family emigrated to America, arriving in the U.S.A. on 10 Nov 1875 at Boston, Massachusetts, and at the time of the 1880 U.S. census Peter Smalley, a weaver in a cotton mill, aged 44, was living in Tiverton, Rhode Island with his wife Alice, keeping house, aged 36, and seven children, Thomas, aged 18; Cecilia, aged 16; Mary Ann, aged 14; John, aged 10; Robert, aged 8; Alfred, aged 6; and Willie, aged 5. Also living with them was Alice's widowed other Ann Dickinson, helping keep house, aged 67. The three older children were weavers in a cotton mill, and the four younger children were attending school. They were all listed as born in England. Peter Smalley became an American citizen on 19 Mar 1883 in Newport, Rhode Island. The 1890 U.S. census was mostly destroyed in a fire so is not available. Alice (Whalley) Smalley died four years later. Alice Smalley, of Tiverton, who was born in about 1833, died on 4 Mar 1894 and was buried two days later in St Mary's Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts. Her age was recorded as 59 years. Sometime after Alice's death Peter Smalley went to live with his married son Thomas Aloysius, and at the time of the 1910 U.S. census Thomas A Smalley, a farmer, aged 48, was living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts with his wife Hallena, aged 40, and six children, Alice, aged 12; Margaret, aged 8; Thomas F, aged 7; Hallena, aged 5; Annie M, aged 3; and Elsie S, aged 1. Living with them was Thomas' widowed father Peter Smalley, aged 80 years. Thomas' wife and all of the children were listed as born in Massachusetts. Peter Smalley died two years later. Peter Smalley, of North Tiverton, Rhode Island, who was born in 1829, died on 12 Apr 1912 and was buried in St Mary's Cemetery in Fall River, Massachusetts aged 82 years. Note: When Ann's birth was registered in 1853 her mother's maiden name was recorded as Dickinson. When all of the other children's births were registered it was recorded as Whalley. It appears that Ann Whalley gave birth to Alice before she was married. However, I cannot find any record of Ann Whalley's marriage to anyone called Dickinson. |
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William Robert SMALLEY: William Robert Smalley was born 1 Mar 1842 and was baptized William Smalley Slater on 3 Apr 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. He was the son of Sarah Smalley, and the sponsors were Edward Bickerstaff and Jane Slater. His birth was registered under both surnames, Smalley and Slater, with his mother's maiden name recorded as Smalley, which would indicate that his father was named on the birth certificate. When he was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery his name was recorded twice in the burial transcripts with burial dates of 23 and 27 Aug 1847, aged 5 years. Sarah Smalley may have been the daughter of Samuel and Jane Smalley, who were married in 1818. Samuel Smalley and Jane Parkinson, both of Preston, were married on 16 Feb 1818 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Ellithorne and Lawrence Tomlison. Samuel and Jane both signed the marriage register with an X. At the time of their marriage Samuel and Jane were expecting their first child, Ellen, who was born five months later. Ellen Smalley was baptized on 29 Jul 1818 at St John's Church, where her father was described as a spinner, of Preston. Their second child was Jane, who was baptized in the same church on 10 Mar 1820, where her father was described as a spinner, of Dale Street, Preston. Their last known child was Sarah, who was baptized at St John's Church on 20 Mar 1822, and again her father was described as a spinner, of Dale Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Samuel Smalley, a rover, living at 8 Dale Street and at 1 Horrockes Yard. His daughter Ellen married John Parkinson on 18 Jun 1837 at St Andrew's Church in Leyland, and on the night of the 1841 census Samuel Smalley, a cotton spinner, aged 42, was living in Horrockses Yard, Preston with Jane, aged 60; Jane, a cotton winder, aged 18; and Sarah, a cotton winder, aged 15. Staying with them was Ellen Parkinson, a cotton winder, aged 21, and two children, Samuel Parkinson, aged 3; and Joseph Parkinson, aged 1. Samuel and the older Jane were listed as born outside of the county, and the rest of the household were born in Lancashire. Jane (Parkinson) Smalley died four years later. Jane Smalley, of Golden Square, who was born in about 1782, died on 8 Feb 1845 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last,...Jane Smalley, Golden-square, aged 62." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Feb 1845 Samuel and Jane's daughter Sarah married Henry Walters in Preston, apparently on 13 Apr 1850, possibly in the Registrars Office, and on the night of the 1851 census Henry Walters, a boot maker, aged 33, was living at 1 Dale Street, Preston with his wife Sarah, a winder, aged 28. Living with him was his widowed father-in-law, Samuel Smalley, an [illegible] machine tenter, aged 69; and his sister-in-law, Jane Smalley, a winder, aged 30. Henry was listed as born in London, Middlesex; Samuel was born in Yorkshire, and Sarah and Jane were born in Preston. Samuel Smalley died later that year. Samuel Smalley, of St Paul's Square, who was born in about 1782, died on 24 Oct 1851 and was buried two days later in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, Preston, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week,...Samuel Smalley, St. Paul's-square, aged 69." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Nov 1851 Sarah's husband was a Morman missionary, who wanted to move his family to Salt Lake City, Utah. During the voyage Sarah gave birth to their daughter Sarah Jane but died in childbirth on 14 Jun 1863, aged 41 years. Her baby died eight days later, on 22 Jun 1863, and both were buried at sea. The following information, from a document entitled 'Membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1848' tells the story of the family's move to Utah: Henry [Walters] labored as a local missionary in Preston, England, in the early fifties and later was appointed to do missionary work in the Liverpool conference under the direction of Thomas Taylor. In 1849 (sic) he married Sarah Smalley who bore him seven children, four sons and three daughters. Six of these were born in Preston, England. In his anxiety to emigrate to Utah he arranged for his family to precede him to America and secured their passage on the ship Antarctic in 1863. While crossing the Atlantic the wife gave birth to a child, May 18, 1863, and died the same day and was buried in the ocean. The baby, which was named Sarah Jane Antarctic, after the vessel, died ten days after the mother. One child had died in England. The five surviving children were left with their mother's sister, Jane Smalley, who cared for them while crossing the ocean, but she was called by death while crossing the plains and buried on Hams Fork. The children arrived in Utah safely, but the youngest child died six weeks after they arrived. The other four children were well taken care of until Henry himself arrived in Utah in 1865. After the departure of his family to America, Henry was appointed to preside over the Lancashire conference in 1864. He married Caroline Francis February 19, 1865, and left England for America a few months later, crossing the Atlantic in the ship "Belle Wood" which arrived in New York June 1, 1865. He crossed the plains in Captain Wille's company which was snowed in at Laramie, Wyoming, but were met by volunteers who brought food and blankets. His wife left in Captain Orson Arnold's company, which had been sent by President Young to meet the immigrants, while Henry remained back with Captain Thomas Taylor to bring in the freight. Sister Walters' first son was born on Green River, November 11, 1865, the child being four days old when the company arrived in Salt Lake City. Henry arrived November 29, 1865, finding his wife and baby doing well; also his other four children had been well taken care of. He had driven an ox team all the way across the plains. 2. Henry was a member of the Nauvoo Legion from the time of his first arrival in Utah until his death. Twelve children, namely five sons and seven daughters, were born to him by his second wife; eleven of these were born in Salt Lake City. Altogether Henry was the father of nineteen children, nine sons and ten daughters. 3. For twenty-two years (1884 to 1906) Henry acted as secretary and treasurer of the 2nd quorum of Seventy. 4. At the time of his death Henry had fifty grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren living. Henry Booth Walters died on 23 Feb 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah, aged 85 years. |
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The Family of James and Agnes SMITH: James Smith and Agnes Manning were both born in Ireland, and may have been married there. Although their eldest known child was listed as born in Lancashire, he too may have been born in Ireland. The first child they baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel was Mary, who was born on 20 Nov 1837 and was baptized on 3 Dec 1837, with sponsors Patrick Quean and Catherine Snee. When her birth was registered her mother's maiden name was spelled Maning. Mary was followed by James, who was born on 25 Sep 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 2 Oct 1840, with one sponsor Catherine Murphy. When his birth was registered his mother's maiden name was recorded as Manyon On the night of the 1841 census James Smith, a labourer, aged c. 30, was living in Back Mount Pleasant with Agnes, aged c. 30, and three children, Patrick, aged 6; Mary, aged 3; and James, aged 8 months. Also staying with them was Mary Manning, aged 60, who may have been the mother of Agnes. James Sr, Agnes, and Mary Manning were listed as born in Ireland, and the children were listed as born in Lancashire. James SMITH: James Smith, of 4 Mount Pleasant, who was born in Ireland in about 1811, died on 29 Jul 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 33 years. His wife survived him by six years. Agnes SMITH: Agnes Smith, of Foster's Square, who was born in Ireland in about 1810, died on 15 Dec 1850 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the following day, aged 40 years. Young James, who would have been 10 years old when his mother died, seems to have been taken in by her married sister Catherine Birchall. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Burchell (sic), a spinner, aged 30, was living at 22 Lombard Street, Manchester with his wife Catherine, aged 30, and one son, Herbert, aged 3. Staying with them was their nephew, James Smith, aged 10. Catherine was listed as born in Ireland, and Thomas, Herbert and James were listed as born in Preston. Herbert was baptized Hugh Birchall. He was born on 7 Jul 1847 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas and Julia Kelly. I can find no further record of James Smith Jr. |
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The Family of George SMITH: It is not known where or when George and Ann Smith were married, and the first record I can find of them in Preston was the baptism of their son William, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 May 1825, with sponsors Richard Smith and Mary Parkinson. He was followed by Ann Smyth (sic), who was baptized on 18 May 1829, with sponsors William Smyth and Ann Parkinson. Their third child died in infancy. Elizabeth SMITH: Elizabeth Smith was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Jun 1831, with sponsors Henry Smith and Ellen Lowe. She lived about six months, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Dec 1831, where her abode was recorded as Friargate, and her age was entered simply as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list George Smith, an innkeeper, living at 26 Fylde Street, and the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under 'Taverns & Public Houses', George Smith at the Fighting Cocks, 26 Fylde Street. Their fourth known child was born the following year. Ellen Smith was born on 21 Jun 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors Henry and Mary Smith. She was followed by Alice, who was born on 22 Jan 1837 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors William Crook and Elizabeth Collier. Her name was spelled Smyth in the baptism transcripts. George Smith was still at the Fighting Cocks pub as late as October 1836, and may have been there until it was pulled down in April 1837. After leaving the Fighting Cocks George moved to the Adelphi Pub, and on the night of the 1841 census George Smith, a publican, aged c. 40, was living at the Adelphi Pub in Fylde Street, with his wife Ann, aged c. 35, and four children, William, an apprentice attorney, aged c. 15; Ann, aged 12; Ellen, aged 6; and Alice, aged 4. Also staying with them were two servants, Margaret Carter, aged c. 20; and Ellen Cottam, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. George Smith left the Adelphi pub and moved to the Spread Eagle Inn in Lune Street, where his wife died. Ann SMITH: Ann Smith, of Lune Street, who was born in about 1802, died on 23 May 1843 and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 40 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, aged 40, Ann, the wife of Mr. George Smith, Innkeeper, Spread Eagle Inn, Lune-street, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 May 1843 George Smith survived his wife by just four years. George SMITH: George Smith, of Lune Street, who was born in about 1796, died on 27 Mar 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 50 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, aged 50, Mr. George Smith, of the Spread Eagle Inn, Lune-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Apr 1847 At the time of the 1851 census Ellen Smith, aged 15, and Alice Smith, aged 14, were visitors at 42 Chaddock Street, the home of Hugh and Julia Margison. They were both listed as born in Preston. Note 1: Because George and Ann's children were born before the start of civil registration in England, I haven't been able to determine what Ann's maiden name was, and I have not found any record of their marriage. Note 2: It isn't known what became of George and Ann's daughter Elizabeth. She was not listed with the family at the time of the 1841 census, when she would have been about 10 years old. She may have died in infancy but I cannot find any record of her death or burial. Note 3: George and Ann's daughter Ellen was married in 1870. James Thompson, a bachelor, aged 44, a bookseller, of Frenchwood Avenue, son of the late James Thompson, a bookseller, and Ellen Smith, a spinster, aged 34, a dressmaker, of Frenchwood Avenue, the daughter of the late George Smith, an innkeeper, were married on 25 May 1870 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. They were married by Henry Martin, Priest, and the witnesses were Henry Thompson and Alice Walker. |
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The Family of William and Cicily SMITH: William Smith, a bachelor, and Cicily Gradwell, a spinster, both of Myerscough, were married on 28 Apr 1829 at St Mary's Parish Church in Lancaster. They were married after Banns by John Hull, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Smith and John Beckett. William and Cicily both signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Lancaster William and Cicily settled in Preston, where they baptized seven children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Joseph Smyth (sic) was baptized on 3 Mar 1833, with sponsors John and Ann Gradwell. He was followed by Elizabeth, who was born on 21 Jun 1835 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors William Gradwell and Elizabeth Halsall; then Mary, who was born on 29 Aug 1838 and was baptized on 2 Sep 1838, with sponsors John and Ellen Hallshaw (sic). Their fourth child died in infancy. Cecilia Pemberton SMITH: Cecilia Pemberton Smith was born on 1 Mar 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors Richard Halsell (sic) and Jane Smith. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Apr 1841, aged 6 weeks, where her abode was recorded as Hill Street. On the night of the 1841 census William Smith, a labourer, aged 35, was living in Hill Street, Preston with Ciciley (sic), aged 33, and three children, Joseph, aged 8; Elizabeth, aged 5; and Mary, aged 3. Also staying with them was Ann Gradwell, a dresser, aged 31, who was apparently Cicily's sister. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their youngest child died later that year. Mary SMITH: Mary Smith, of 19 Hill Street, who was born in 1838, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Aug 1841, aged 2 years. William and Cicily's fifth child was John, who was born on 18 Feb 1842 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Richard Halsall and Jane Smith. He was followed by another daughter they called Mary, who was born on 12 Jul 1844 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Joseph and Jane Gradwell; then Frances, who was born on 11 Oct 1849 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors John Halsall and Frances Gradwell. At the time of the 1851 census William Smith, a plasterer, aged 45, was living a 18 Hill Street with his wife Cicily, aged 43, and five children, Joseph, an apprentice painter, aged 18; Elizabeth, a steam loom weaver, aged 16; John, a scholar, aged 9; Mary, a scholar, aged 6; and Frances, aged 1. Staying with them was Cicily's widowed sister, Jane Watkinson, a servant out of place, aged 30; and a married lodger, John Cowell, a maltster, aged 63. William was listed as born in Barton, The lodger was born in Wyresdale, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. At the time of the 1861 census William Smith, a plasterer's labourer, aged 55, was living at 16 Maudland Bank, Preston with Cicily, a housewife, aged 53, and three children, Elizabeth, a dressmaker, aged 25; Mary, a power weaver in a cotton mill, aged 16; and Frances, a scholar, aged 11. Living with them was an unmarried boarder, Ann Brown, a power weaver in a cotton mill, aged 22. William was listed as born in Barton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Ten years later, on the night of the 1871 census William Smith, a whitewasher, aged 66, was living at 95 Garden Street, Preston with Cicily, aged 63, and two of their unmarried children, John, a painter, aged 29; and Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 26. Living with them was an unmarried nephew, Joseph Monk, a plasterer, aged 22; and a niece, Ellen Walker, a cotton weaver, aged 12. I can find no further confirmed record of this family. Note 1: Cicily (Gradwell) Smith was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Gradwell, of Preston. Note 2: Cicily Pemberton Smith's burial was listed under P in the burial index, mistaken for Cicely PEMBERTON-SMITH, when she was actually Cicely Pemberton SMITH. Pemberton, her maternal grandmother's maiden name, being her middle name. |
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Cuthbert SMITH: Cuthbert Smith was born on 29 Apr 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 3 May 1835. He was the third child of George and Helen (Birch) Smith, and the sponsors were William Wareing and Ann Postlewight. Cuthbert, of Walton-le-Dale, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Nov 1838, aged 3 years. George Smith, a bachelor, of Preston, and Eleanor Birch, a spinster, of Walton-le-Dale, were married on 2 Feb 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert Smith and Jane Birch. George signed the marriage register with an X, and Ellen signed her own name, as Ellen Birch. George and Ellen baptized three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Thomas, who was baptized on 5 Dec 1832, with sponsors John Knight and Jane Birch; then John, who was baptized on 20 Apr 1834, with sponsors James and Agnes Smith. His mother's name was recorded as Eleanor in the baptism transcripts. The third was the above mentioned Cuthbert in 1835. It appears that George and Ellen were living in Preston at the time of Thomas' birth and possibly at the time of John and Cuthbert's births. It also appears that their son John died in infancy, but I can find no record of his burial. After the opening of St Ignatius Catholic Church in 1836, George and Ellen baptized their next two children at the new church. Helen (Ellen) Smith was born on 4 Apr 1837 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors James and Mary Smith. She was followed by George, who was born on 19 Aug 1839 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors Thomas and Alice Melling. On the night of the 1841 census George Smith, a labourer, aged c. 35, was living at Mansley's House Cop in Walton-le-Dale, near Preston, with Ellen, aged c. 35, and three children, Thomas, aged 10; Ellen, aged 4; and George, aged 2. Staying with them was Jane Stanley, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their sixth child was born eleven days after the census was taken. James Smith was born on 17 Jun 1841 and was baptized three days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors James and Helen Smith. He was followed by Sarah Jane, who was born on 18 Apr 1843 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church five days later, with sponsors Robert Smith and Helen Stanley; then Edward John, who was born on 8 Feb 1845 and was baptized at St Augustine's Church the next day, with sponsors Edward Knight and Agnes Byrne; and Mary Ann, who was born on 12 Sep 1846 and was baptized the next day at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors Thomas Melling and Ellen Ackers. The births of these last two children do not appear to have been registered. At the time of the 1851 census George Smith, a gardener, aged 50, was living at Walton Flats in Walton-le-Dale with Ellen, aged 47, and seven children, Thomas, a gardener, aged 18; Ellen, a scholar, aged 14; George, a scholar, aged 12; James, a scholar, aged 10; Jane (Sarah Jane), a scholar, aged 8; John (Edward John), aged 6; and Mary (Mary Ann), aged 4. George Sr was listed as born in Euxton, Ellen Sr was born in Kirkham, Thomas was born in Preston, and the rest of the children were born in Walton-le-Dale. Sometime after 1851 George and Ellen moved to a farm in the Fishwick area of Preston, where George Smith Sr died three years later. George Smith, of Fishwick, died late in the evening on 21 Jan 1854 after apparently falling in to the River Ribble. His body was found in the river the next morning. Newspaper Report: "MAN FOUND IN THE RIBBLE - On Sunday last much excitement prevailed in the village of Walton, by the discovery of the body of a man in the Ribble, at Walton bridge. A person names Adam Pomfret hearing of the circumstance went to the spot, and on the body being drawn from the water recognised it as that of Mr. George Smith, a farmer, of Fishwick. Mr. M. Myres, coroner, held an inquest into the circumstances on the following day, at the house of the deceased, when it appeared that he left the Greyhound Inn, Fishwick, about half-past eleven o'clock on Saturday night, a person names Henry Margerison accompanying him sixty or seventy yards on his way home, at the desire of the landlord, after which time he was never seen alive. A verdict of "Found drowned" was returned by the jury." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Jan 1854 George Smith, of Fishwick was buried "by Coroner's order" in the churchyard St Ignatius Catholic Church on 26 Jan 1854, aged 52 years.
At the time of the 1861 census Ellen Smith, widow, a farmer of 64 acres, aged 58, was living at Mete House Farm, Fishwick, Preston with six children, Ellen, a farmer's daughter, aged 24; George, a farmer's son, aged 21; James, a farmer's son, aged 19; Jane, a farmer's daughter, aged 17; John, a farmer's son, aged 15; and Mary, a farmer's daughter, aged 14. Ellen (Birch) Smith died six years later. Ellen Smith, of Fishwick, was buried on 2 Dec 1867 in a private grave, H-353, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 20 feet deep. |
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The Family of William and Mary SMITH: William Smith, a bachelor, aged 29, a husbandman, of Singleton, and Mary Newsham, a spinster, aged 21, of Woodplumpton, were married on 12 Jan 1824 at St Anne's Parish Church in Woodplumpton. They were married, by licence, by Henry J Foster, Minister, and the witnesses were Richard Threlfall and James Billington. William and Mary's first child was Ellen, who was born on 10 Dec 1824 and was baptized the same day at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Poulton-le-Fylde, with sponsors Edward and Margaret Swarbreck. Mary's maiden surname was recorded in the baptism register as Newsham. Sometime after Ellen's birth the family moved to Preston, where they baptized four children at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Alice Smith was baptized on 11 Feb 1826, with sponsors Henry and Ann Smith; followed by William, who was baptized on 26 Dec 1827, with sponsors John and Dorothy Hubberstey. The 1828 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Corn Merchants, "Newsham & Smith, 34 Lord st". Their fourth child was born the next year. Dorothy Smith was baptized on 7 Nov 1829, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Reynolds. She was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 25 Dec 1831, with sponsors James and Ann Newsham. She was about 6 months old when her father died. William SMITH Sr: William Smith, of Great Avenham Street, who was born in about 1790, died on 4 Jul 1832 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 42 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, Mr. Wm. Smith, corn dealer, Great Avenham-street, aged 42." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 7 Jul 1832 After her husband's death, Mary took over the running of his business, and the 1834 Pigot's Directory of Preston lists, under Corn & Flour Dealers, "Smith Mary, 34 Lord st". Over the next five years she lost two of her children. Dorothy SMITH: Dorothy Smith, of Lord Street, who was born in 1829, died on 16 Jun 1836, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 6 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last, Dorothy, the third daughter of Mrs. Smith, corn dealer, Lord street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Jun 1836 Margaret SMITH: Margaret Smith, of Lord Street, who was born in 1831, died on 8 Feb 1839, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 7 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, Margaret Smith, youngest daughter of the late Mr. W. Smith, corn dealer, aged 7 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 Feb 1839 On the night of the 1841 census Mary Smith, a corn dealer, aged c. 35, was living in Lord Street, Preston with two children, Ellen, aged c. 15, and Alice and c. 15. Also living with her was a female servant, Margaret Green, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary (Newsham) Smith and her daughter Ellen both died six years later. Mrs Mary SMITH: Mary Smith, of North Road, who was born in about 1802, died on 24 Feb 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 44 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, after a long and severe illness, aged 44 years, Mary, relict of the late Mr. Wm. Smith, corn merchant, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Feb 1847 Ellen SMITH: Ellen Smith, of North Road, who was born in 1824, died on 14 Jun 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 22 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Monday last, aged 22, Ellen, daughter of the late Mrs. Mary Smith, corn dealer, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Jun 1847 William and Mary's only surviving daughter, Alice, married William Parkinson at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 May 1848, and two of their children are buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. 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 one child, James, aged 2. Living with them was his unmarried brother-in-law, William Smith, a corn dealer, aged 23. They were all listed as born in Preston. Alice's brother died later that same year. William SMITH Jr: William Smith, of Friargate, who was born in 1827, died on 25 Sep 1851, and was buried five days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 23 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last (sic), Mr. William Smith, corn dealer, Friargate, aged 22 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Oct 1851 Note 1: William Smith Jr's death notice should have said, "Thursday week". He died on the 25th and was buried on the 30th Sep 1851. Note 2: Alice (Smith) Parkinson survived her brother by eight years. She died on Friday, 23 Dec 1859, and was buried in Preston Cemetery three days later, aged 33 years. Note 3: Margaret Smith's death was registered by George Swarbrick, of Lord Street, who was my great-great-great grandfather. |
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The Family of Richard SMITH: Richard Smith, a bachelor, aged 21, a landlord, and Mary Brazendale, a spinster, aged 19, both of the Parish of Preston, were married on 20 Sep 1825 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Edward Moorhouse Hall, and the witnesses were Alice Smith and John Thompson. Their ages and Richard's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register, and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 19 Sep 1825. Richard and Mary baptized five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Mary Ann, who was baptized on 16 Jul 1826, with sponsors George Smith and Helen Lowe. She was followed by Ellen, who was baptized on 19 Oct 1828, with sponsors James and Mary Parkinson; then John, who was baptized on 25 Oct 1830, with sponsors John and Ann Parkinson; Elizabeth, who was baptized on 28 Aug 1832, with sponsors Thomas Platt and Elizabeth Smith; and Richard, who was baptized on 26 Oct 1834, with sponsors William and Ann Miller. Six months later, they lost one of their children. John SMITH: John Smith, of Ashton, who was born in 1830, died on 19 Apr 1835 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 4 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, in his 5th year, John, eldest son of Mr. Richard Smith, Marsh End." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Apr 1835 Thirteen days after burying his infant son, Richard buried his wife. Mary SMITH: Mary Smith, of Marsh End, who was born in about 1806, died on 1 May 1835 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later. Her age was not recorded in the burial transcripts, but she would have been 28 years old. Death Notice: "On Friday, the 1st instant, in the 29th year of her age, Mary, the wife of Mr. Richard Smith, Marsh End. She was universally respected, and has left a family and large circle of friends to mourn her loss." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 May 1835 After five years as a widower, Richard remarried. Richard Smith, the son of William and Mary Smith, of Croston, and Eliza (sic) Collier, the daughter of John and Ellen Collier, of Manchester, were married on 15 Jan 1840 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with witnesses Richard Pemberton and Margaret Wilson, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Wednesday week, at St. Wilfrid's Chapel, Mr. Richard Smith, of the Ship Inn, Marsh End, to Miss Elizabeth Collier, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Jan 1840 Richard and Elizabeth had one child together, a son they called John Charles, who was born on 13 Apr 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel six days later, with sponsors Richard Pemberton and Margaret Nelson. On the night of the 1841 census Richard Smith, a publican, aged c. 35, was living in Ashton (at the New Ship Inn, Marsh End), Preston with Elizabeth, aged c. 30, and five children, Mary Ann, aged 14; Ellen, aged 12; Elizabeth, aged 8; Richard, aged 5; and John, aged 3 months. Living with them were two servants, Mary Parkinson, aged c. 20; and Henry Raby, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Richard's daughter Ellen died the following year. Ellen SMITH: Ellen Smith, of Marsh End, who was born in 1828, died on 26 Jul 1842, and was buried three days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 13 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 26th ultimo, after a severe and lingering indisposition, Ellen, second daughter of Mr. Richard Smith, innkeeper, Marsh End, aged 13 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Aug 1842 Richard and Mary's daughter Mary Ann married Joseph Smith at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Oct 1846, witnessed by Thomas and Elizabeth Smith. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Tuesday last, at the Catholic Chapel of St. Wilfrid, by the Rev. Wm. Johnson, Mr. Joseph Smith, butcher, of Lancaster, to Mary Ann, oldest daughter of Mr. Richard Smith, innkeeper, Marsh End." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 31 Oct 1846 Richard Smith died seven months after his daughter's wedding. Richard SMITH: Richard Smith, of Marsh End, who was born in about 1803, died on 27 May 1847, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 43 years. Death Notice: "On Thursday last, Mr. Richard Smith, Ship Inn, Marsh End." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 May 1847 Richard Smith, an innkeeper, of Ashton-on-Ribble wrote his Will in 1847, appointing John Brazendale of Preston, shopkeeper, and John Collier of Chorley, draper, to be his Executors. They were to pay his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses out of his personal estate, as well as 19 guineas to his daughter Mary Ann. They were to make a full inventory of his furniture, plate, linen, china, books, prints, pictures and stock in trade as an innkeeper, and allow his wife, Elizabeth Smith, to have use of the same during her widowhood to enable her to carry on business to support herself and his children, except his daughter Mary Ann. The Executors were to sell his farming stock and all other estate and effects, and add the proceeds to his personal estate, investing the monies and paying the interest as follows: After the death or remarriage of his wife the Executors were to sell all of his household goods and add the proceeds from such sale to his personal estate and, if his wife did marry again, pay her one fourth part of his personal estate, for her own use and benefit. The remainder was to be divided equally between his children Elizabeth Smith, Richard Smith and John Charles Smith, when each of them reach the age of 21 years. If his wife died without remarrying, all of the money was to be divided equally between Elizabeth, Richard and John Charles, with the exception that Richard would get an additional £20. The Executors were to use the interest from his personal estate to support and bring up Elizabeth, Richard and John Charles during their minorities. Richard signed his Will on 20 May 1847, which was witnessed by George Sidgreaves, Agnes Hargreaves and Elizabeth Smith, sister of the Testator, all of Preston.
Probate of Richard's Will was granted to John Brazendale and John Collier on 11 Nov 1847, with the personal estate valued at under £800. The probate documents records that Richard died "on or about" 26 May 1847. I cannot find Elizabeth or the children in the 1851 census, or any confirmed record of them thereafter. Note: Marsh End was a local name for Ashton, also known as Ashton-upon-Ribble. |
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The Family of Henry and Mary (Duckworth) SMITH: Henry Smith and Mary Duckworth, both of Preston, were married on 24 Jan 1802 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Saul, Curate, and the witnesses were James Smith and Richard Duckworth. Mary signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where Mary's surname was spelled Dukworth. Henry and Mary's first child was Jane, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Jan 1803, with sponsors James Smith and Ann Duckworth. There then occurs the gap in St Wilfrid's records, from 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813, during which time they had James, born in about 1805; Henry, born in about 1807, and George, born in about 1809. The 1810 Catholic census of Preston lists Henry and Mary Smith living in Park Lane with four children, Jane, aged 7; James, aged 5; Henry, aged 3; and George, aged 1. Henry and Mary's son Richard was born in about 1812, and the first of their children to be born after the gap in the records was Thomas, who was baptized on 29 Jan 1815, with sponsors Thomas and Eliza Waring. He was followed by Mary (Maria), who was baptized on 3 Nov 1817, with sponsors Thomas Gardner and Mary Duckett (Duckworth). The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Henry Smith, aged 46, living at 9 Cannon Street with Mary, aged 39, and seven children, Jane, aged 17; James, aged 15; Henry, aged 13; George, aged 10; Richard, aged 7; Thomas, aged 5; and Maria, aged 2. Their last known child was born the following year. Frances Ann Smith was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 April 1821, with sponsors Richard and Ann Chew. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Henry and James Smith, plasterers, living at 27 Cannon Street. The following year Henry and Mary lost another child. Maria SMITH: Maria Smith, of Cannon Street, who was born in 1817, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Aug 1834, aged 17 years. Henry and Mary's son George married Margaret Hothersall in 1831 (see below), and their son James married Bridget Williamson in 1834 (see below). The 1835 Preston electoral rolls list Henry Smith living at 27 Cannon Street, and as the owner of another house in Cannon Street, with Robert Kell as his tenant. On the night of the 1841 census Henry Smith, a plasterer, aged c. 65, was living in Cannon Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 60, and three adult children, Jane, aged c. 35; Richard, aged c. 25; Thomas, aged c. 25; and one child, Henry, aged 3. Living with them was Alice Dodgson, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 45. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Mary (Duckworth) Smith died five years later. Mary SMITH: Mary Smith, of Cannon Street, who was born in about 1780, died on 30 Sep 1846 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 3 Oct 1846, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, very suddenly, Mary, the wife of Mr. Henry Smith, plasterer, Cannon-street, aged 66." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Oct 1846 At the time of the 1851 census Henry Smith, widower, a plasterer employing four men, aged 76, was living at 26 Cannon Street with his daughter Jane, a housekeeper, aged 48; his sons Richard, a plasterer, aged 38; and Thomas, a plasterer, aged 36; and his grandson Henry, a scholar, aged 13. It was noted that young Henry was the son of James Smith. The elder Henry was listed as born in Goosnargh, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. The following year, Henry lost his youngest child. Frances Ann Smith, who was born in 1821, became a nun and eventually moved to the United States, where she died on 8 Mar 1852. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 8th ult., at St. Louis, United States of America, Frances Ann Smith, superioress of the Convent of the Good Shepherd, in that city, and daughter of Mr. Henry Smith, Cannon-street, of this town, aged 31." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Apr 1852 Henry Smith died five weeks before the next census was taken. Henry Smith, of Cannon Street, a plasterer, died on 27 Feb 1861, and was buried on 2 Mar 1861 in a private grave, C-157, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 86 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Wednesday last, Mr. Henry Smith, 26, Cannon-street, aged 86." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Mar 1861 The Family of James and Bridget SMITH: James Smith, a bachelor, aged 29, a plasterer, and Bridget Williamson, a spinster, aged 34, both of Preston, were married on 8 Sep 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were John Crook; Eleanor Williamson. Their ages and James' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 5 Sep 1834. Probably due to their ages, James and Bridget had just three children, the first of whom died in infancy. Henry SMITH: Henry Smith was born on 5 Nov 1824 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the following day, with sponsors George and Margaret Smith. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Jan 1836, aged 14 months. James and Bridget's second child was another son they called Henry, who was born on 20 Jul 1837 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors Thomas Singleton and Frances Ann Smith. He was followed by Eleanor, who was born on 14 Apr 1840 and was baptized four days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Peter and Ann Ratcliffe. Eleanor was less than a year old when her mother died. Bridget Smith, of Everton Gardens, was buried on 23 Mar 1841 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 43 years.
On the night of the 1841 census James Smith, a plasterer, aged 36, was living, presumably as a lodger, at 12 Water Street, Preston, the home of Thomas and Ann Bamber. His daughter may have been the Eleanor Smith, aged 1, that was staying with Thomas and Ann Bonney in Upper Walker Street, and his son Henry was staying with his widowed father Henry (see above). James remarried the following year. James Smith, the son of Henry and Mary Smith, of Preston, and Grace Hurst, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hurst, of Hornby, were married on 19 May 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were Thomas Duckett and Ann Elizabeth Laurinson, both of Preston. At the time of the 1851 census James Smith, a banker's clerk, aged 46, was living at 14 St Ignatius Square, Preston with his second wife Grace, aged 48, and his daughter Ellen, a scholar, aged 10. Living with them was an unmarried lodger, William Wilson, a classical and commercial school master, aged 44. Grace was listed as born in Hoghton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Grace died nine years later. Grace Smith died on 24 Apr 1860, aged 60 years, but was not buried in Preston Cemetery, and I can find not record of her burial elsewhere. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, Grace, wife of Mr. James Smith, bookkeeper at the Lawson-street Gasworks, aged 60." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Apr 1860 James and Bridget's daughter Eleanor married in 1860. Timothy Pearson, a bachelor, aged 24, an ironmonger, of Lancaster Road, the son of Timothy Pearson, a farmer, and Eleanor Smith, a spinster, aged 21, of Lawson Street, the daughter of James Smith, a bookkeeper, were married on 5 Oct 1860 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by D.F. Chapman, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Heseltine and M. A. Hardon. On the night of the 1861 census James Smith, a bookkeeper, aged 56, was living at the "Gas Office and House", Upper Lawson Street, Preston. Living with him were three boarders, Joseph Holden, a wood turner, aged 49; Ann Holden, a house keeper, aged 50; and Mary A Holden, a scholar, aged 9. James was listed as born in Preston and the boarders were born in Garstang. James died nine years later. James Smith, of Great Avenham Street, was buried on 4 Feb 1870 in a private grave, C-157, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. His was the second interment, buried 16 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last: - James Smith, Great Avenham-street, aged 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 12 Feb 1870 The Family of George and Margaret SMITH: George Smith, of Preston, and Margaret Hothersall, of Mitton, were married on 14 Nov 1831 at All Hallows Parish Church in Mitton. They were married after Banns by John Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Robert Snape and Richard Hall. Margaret signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Mitton, George and Margaret settled in Preston, and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list George Smith, a plasterer, living at 20 Nile Street, where their first child was born. Helen Jane Smyth (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 11 Nov 1832, with sponsors James and Jane Smyth. She was followed by the first of two children they called Mary Ann, who was born on 11 Apr 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Henry Holden and Ellen Hothersal. Both children died before the date of the 1841 census. Mary Ann SMITH: Mary Ann Smith, of 11 Nile Street, who was born in 1835, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 15 Nov 1840, aged 5 years. Her older sister joined her two weeks later. Ellen Jane SMITH: Ellen Jane Smith, of 11 Nile Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Nov 1840, aged 8 years. On the night of the 1841 census George Smith, a plasterer, aged c. 30, was living in Nile Street, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 30. Staying with them was Ann Hothersall, ind., aged c. 50; Elizabeth Bradly, aged c. 40; and Edward Bradly, aged 10. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. George and Margaret's third child was Henry, who was born on 23 Sep 1843 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Richard Smith and Ellen Bradley. Their fourth child did not survive. John SMITH: John Smith was born in about the middle of May 1847, but there is no record of his baptism. He only lived two days and may have been baptized privately at home. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 May 1847, aged 2 days. His abode was listed as Nile Street. George and Margaret's fifth child was another daughter they called Mary Ann, who was born on 20 Oct 1849 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Jane Smith. On the night of the 1851 census George Smith, a plasterer, aged 42, was living at 11 Nile Street, Preston with his wife Margaret, aged 42, and two children, Henry, a scholar, aged 7; and Mary Ann, aged 1. Staying with them was Ann Hothersall, unmarried, aged 72. Margaret was listed as born in Hothersall, Ann was born in Alston, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Margaret (Hothersall) Smith died before the date of the next census. Margaret Smith, wife of George Smith, a plasterer, of Everton Gardens, was buried on 18 Apr 1859 in a public grave, D-613, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 49 years. George did not remain a widower for long. George Smith, of Preston, the son of (illegible) Smith, and Margery Hooper, of Aighton, the daughter of Thomas Hooper, were married on 19 Oct 1859 at St Peter's Catholic Chapel in the grounds of Stonyhurst College. They were married by James Walker, and the witnesses were John Hothersall Robinson and Ann Standish. Although very difficult to read, George's father's name may have been Thomas. George and Margery's first child together was Elizabeth Agnes, who was born on 20 Jan 1861, and was baptized three days later at St Peter's Chapel, Stonyhurst, with sponsors William Swift as proxy for Richard Swift, and Ann Standish. At the time of the 1861 census George Smith, a plasterer, aged 51, was living at Throstle Nest farmhouse in the hamlet of Aighton, near Stonyhurst with Margery, aged 40, and three children, Henry, an apprentice, aged 17; Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 11; and Elizabeth Agnes, aged under 4 months. George, Henry and Mary Ann were listed as born in Preston, Margery was born in Lydiate, and Elizabeth Agnes was born in Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley. Elizabeth Agnes died five weeks after the census was taken, and her body was brought to Preston for burial. Elizabeth Agnes Smith, the daughter of George Smith, a plasterer, of Lawson Street, was buried on 13 May 1861 in a public grave, F-614, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 months. George and Margery's last child was George, who was born on 17 Mar 1862 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors William Swift and Ann Standish. His mother's maiden name was recorded in the baptism transcripts as Harper instead of Hooper. On the night of the 1871 census George Smith, a plasterer, aged 61, was living at 29 Mount Street, Preston with his wife Margery, aged 52, and three children, Henry, a plasterer, aged 27; Mary A, a cotton winder - out of work, aged 21; and George, a scholar, aged 9. Margery was listed as born in Lydiate, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. George Smith died seven years later. George Smith, of Mount Street, was buried on 4 Oct 1878 in a private grave, C-157, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 69 years. His was the third interment, buried 17 feet deep. Margery Smith, of Preston, died on 14 Nov 1878 and was buried in the churchyard at Our Lady's Catholic Church in Lydiate, aged 58 years. Monument Inscription: "Pray for the soul of Margery Smith of Preston, died 14th Nov'r 1878, aged 58". Note: Before marrying George Smith in 1859, Margery Hooper, a spinster, was a cook living and working at Stonyhurst Catholic College in Aighton, in the Parish of Mitton. |
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The Family of Richard and Margaret (Crook) SMITH: Richard Smith, a bachelor, and Margaret Crook, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 13 Jul 1831 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by J. Rigg, Officiating Minister, and the witnesses were William Astley and Elizabeth Cheetham. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Richard and Margaret baptized their first three children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, two of whom died in infancy. Mary SMITH: Mary Smith was baptized on 8 Apr 1832, with sponsors John Crook and Jane Blasedell. She died in infancy and was one of the two Mary Smiths, of Ribbleton Lane, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. One child was buried on 27 Jan 1833, and the other was buried on 13 Oct 1833. In each instance their age was recorded as "infant". Richard SMITH: Richard Smith was born on 17 Mar 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel five days later, with sponsors George Crook and Elizabeth Smith. He too died in infancy and was buried under the name Thomas Smyth in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Aug 1837, aged 2 years. His abode was recorded as Ribbleton Lane. Richard and Margaret's third child was Ann, who was born on 24 Feb 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors George and Ann Crook. She was followed by a second son the called Richard, who was born on 19 Jul 1840 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church seven days later, with sponsors Joseph Newton and Alice Smith. On the night of the 1841 census Richard Smith, a sawyer, aged c. 30, was living in Ribbleton Lane, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 30, and two children, Ann, aged 3; and Richard, aged 11 months. Also living with him was Betty Crook, aged 10. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their fifth child was born two years later. James SMITH: James Smith was born on 10 Jun 1843 and was baptized eight days later at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors Joseph Newton and Alice Smith. He died of whooping cough on 5 Jan 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, where his abode was recorded as Ribbleton Lane. His age was recorded in the burial transcripts as 8 hours, but his death certificate recorded his age as 6 months. Richard and Margaret's sixth child was a second son the called James, who was born on 6 Nov 1844 and was baptized on 17 Nov 1844 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors George and Elizabeth Crook. He was followed by Mary, who was born on 15 Aug 1846 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church six days later, with sponsors William and Margaret Travist(?); then another child that did not survive infancy. Thomas SMITH: Thomas Smith was baptized on 10 Sep 1848 at St Ignatius Church, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Crook. His birthdate was not recorded in the baptism register. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Feb 1849, aged 5 months. His abode was listed as Ribbleton. Margaret (Crook) Smith died on 12 Jan 1851, aged 42 years, but was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, Margaret, wife of Mr. Richd. Smith, beerseller, Ribbleton-lane." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Jan 1851 At the time of the 1851 census Richard Smith, widower, a beer seller, aged 42, was living at 36 Ribbleton Lane, Preston with four children, Ann, aged 13; Richard, aged 10; James, aged 8; and Mary, aged 4. Living with him was his widowed father, James Smith, aged 72. They were all listed as born in Preston. 36 Ribbleton Lane was the Star Hotel. Richard did not remain a widower for long, marrying again less than four months after Margaret's death. Richard Smith, a widower, of Preston, the son of James Smith; and Elizabeth Shaw, a spinster, of Kendal, the daughter of John Shaw, were married on 1 May 1851 at Holy Trinity Parish Church in Kendal, Westmorland. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES - At our Parish Church,...on the 1st inst., Mr. Richard Smith, innkeeper, Preston, to Miss Elizabeth Shaw, of this town. Published in the Westmorland Gazette, Fri., 3 May 1851 On the night of the 1861 census Richard Smith, a beerseller, aged 50, was still living at the Star Hotel, 36 Ribbleton Lane with his second wife Elizabeth, a beer seller, aged 46, and his four children, Ann, a servant, aged 24; Richard, a mechanic, aged 21; James, a mechanic, aged 17; and Mary, a cotton winder, aged 14. Elizabeth was listed as born in Stanton, Westmorland, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. This is the last confirmed record I can find of this family. |
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James LAWRENSON-SMITH: Although this infant was buried under the name James Lawrenson Smith, he was born before his parents were married and his birth was registered as James Lawrenson, with his mother's maiden name recorded as Lawrenson. He was born on 9 Mar 1846 and was baptized James Laurenson (sic) three days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors William Laurenson and Alice Fort. His father was not named in the baptism register.
Robert Smith, a bachelor, aged 23, a miller, of 23 Moor Lane, the son of John and Elizabeth Smith, of Claughton, and Ann Lawrenson, a spinster, aged 23, a straw bonnet maker, of 25 Park Road, the daughter of Linesy (Lucy) and the late James Lawrenson, of Park Road, were married on 15 Jun 1846 at St Augustine's Catholic Church. They were married by T. Cookson, and the witnesses were Thomas Lawrenson, of Park Road, and Lucy Worthington, of Wilfrid Street. Their infant son died nine weeks later. James LAWRENSON-SMITH: James Lawrenson-Smith, the son of Robert Smith, a miller, of 85 Park Road, died on 21 Aug 1846, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery two days later, aged 5 months. His name was recorded as John Lawrenson Smith, and was indexed under L in the surname indexes. The first child born to Robert and Ann after their marriage was Ellen, who was born on 17 Mar 1847 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church three days later, with sponsors William Laurenson and Lucy Worthington. She was followed by Elizabeth, who was born on 27 Nov 1849 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 2 Dec 1849, with sponsors John and Ann Smith. Her birth wasn't registered until early the next year. On the night of the 1851 census Robert Smith, a corn miller, aged 27, was living at 85 Park Road, Preston with his wife Ann, a housekeeper, aged 28, and two children, Ellen, a scholar, aged 4; and Elizabeth, aged 1. Living with them was his brother-in-law, W. (William) Lawrenson, a brush maker, aged 20; his mother-in-law, Lucy Hayes, a house servant, aged 52; and his sister-in-law Jane Hayes, aged 17. Robert was listed as born in Claughton, Ann and William were born in Ribbleton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Their third child was born two weeks later. Alice Smith was born on 14 Apr 1851 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 22 Apr 1851, with sponsors James Lawrenson and Jane Hays. She was followed by Mary, who was born on 17 May 1853 and was baptized in the same church six days later, with sponsors James and Mary Smith; then John, who was born on 15 Dec 1854 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church two days later, with sponsors Richard and Ellen Worthington. His birth was registered in the first quarter of 1855. Sometime after John's birth the family moved Wallasey, in Cheshire, where their seventh child was born. The birth of Jane Smith was registered in the Wallasey sub-district of Wirral, Cheshire in the third quarter of 1856, where her mother's maiden name was recorded as Lawrenson. It is believed that Ann (Lawrenson) Smith died the following year. An Ann Smith died on 23 May 1857 in Wallasey and was buried in the churchyard at St Alban's Catholic Church in Wallasey, aged 35 years. Sometime after 1857 Robert moved his family to Blackburn, where he married Margaret Lowe (nee Ball) in 1860. On the night of the 1861 census Robert Smith, a corn miller, aged 37, was living at 17 Dock Street, Blackburn with his second wife Margaret, aged 34, and his five children, Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged 14; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 12; Alice, a scholar, aged 9; Mary, a scholar, aged 8; and Jane, a scholar, aged 4. Living with them was Margaret's son, listed as William Lowe Smith, a scholar, aged 9. Robert was listed as born in Claughton, Margaret was born in Poulton, Jane was born in Wallasey, William Lowe was born in Manchester, and the rest of the household was born in Preston. Also living with them was an unmarried boarder, Ellen Simpson, a cotton winder, aged 20, who was born in Poulton. Robert and Margaret's first child together was born the following year. Joseph Smith was born on 22 Apr 1862 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Daniel and Jane Platt. He was followed by James, who was born on 29 Apr 1863 and was baptized on 3 May 1863, with sponsors Joseph and Elizabeth Melling; then George, who was born on 5 Jul 1866 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Ralph Dolphin and Mary Dewhurst. All three were baptized at St Alban's Catholic Church in Blackburn, where their mother's maiden name was recorded as Ball. After George's birth the family were on the move again, this time to Poulton-le-Fylde, where their daughter Margaret Elizabeth was born. Elizabeth Margaret (sic) Smith was born on 8 Aug 1870 and was baptized the same day at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Poulton-le-Fylde, with sponsors Thomas and Mary Ann Greening. By 1871 the family was back in Preston, and on the night of the 1871 census Robert Smith, a miller, aged 46, was living at 16 Bolton Street West, Preston with Margaret, aged 43, and seven children, Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 21; Alice, a cotton weaver, aged 19; Mary, a cotton weaver, aged 17; Joseph, a scholar, aged 8; James, a scholar, aged 7; George, a scholar, aged 4; and Margaret E, aged 8 months. Robert was listed as born in Claughton, Elizabeth was born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Joseph, James and George were born in Blackburn, and the rest of the family were listed as born in Preston - although Margaret Elizabeth was actually born in Poulton-le-Fylde. Also staying with them was Margaret's son, William Lowe, a miller, aged 19, who was born in Manchester. Robert and Margaret's last child was Anastatia, who was born in Preston on 19 Sep 1873, but, after checking the registers for all of Preston's Catholic churches I can find no record of her baptism. On the night of the 1881 census Robert Smith, a master baker employing two men, aged 57, was living at 97 Friargate, Preston with Margaret, aged 53, and five children, Joseph, a bread baker, aged 18; James, a bread baker, aged 17; George, a scholar, aged 14; Margaret, a scholar, aged 9; and Anastatia, a scholar, aged 7. Living nearby at 102 Friargate was Elizabeth Smith, a milliner, aged 31; living with her unmarried sisters, Alice, a milliner, aged 29; Mary, a dressmaker, aged 27; and Jane, a dressmaker, aged 24. Robert died seven years later. Robert Smith died on 6 Dec 1888, aged 65 years, but was not buried in Preston Cemetery and I cannot locate any record of his burial. Probate Notice: "SMITH Robert. 24 January (1889). The Will of Robert Smith late of 97 Friargate Preston in the County of Lancaster Baker and Confectioner who died 6 December 1888 at Preston was proved at Lancaster by Joseph Smith and James Smith both of 97 Friargate Bread bakers and Confectioners the sons and Elizabeth Smith of 102 Friargate Spinster the Daughter the Executors. Personal Estate £1,190 11s 5d." At the time of the 1891 census Margaret Smith, a widow living on her own means, aged 64, was still living at 97 Friargate with five of her unmarried children, Joseph, a baker and confectioner, aged 28; James, a baker and confectioner, aged 27; George, a baker and confectioner, aged 24; Margaret, a dressmaker's apprentice, aged 20; and Anastatia, a dressmaker's apprentice, aged 17. Anastatia's name is difficult to read and has been indexed on Ancestry.com as Austin. Still living at 102 Friargate was Elizabeth Smith, a milliner, aged 40; with two of her sisters, Alice, a milliner, aged 39; and Mary, a dressmaker, aged 37. Margaret (Ball) Lowe-Smith died two years later. The death of Margaret Smith was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1893, aged 65 years, but, like her husband, she was not buried in Preston Cemetery, and I have been unable to locate her burial place. There was no death notice published for either Robert or Margaret. At the time of the 1901 census Joseph Smith, a bread baker, aged 38, was now the head of household at 97 Friargate, living with his brother James, a bread baker, aged 37; and his sisters Margaret, a housemaid, aged 29; and Anastatia, a housemaid, aged 26. His other sisters were no longer living at 102 Friargate. Note: Robert's first wife, Ann Lawrenson was the daughter of James and Lucy Lawrenson. |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth SMITH: Thomas Smith, a bachelor, and Betty Cowell, a spinster, were married on 20 Jun 1829 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by James Gratrix, Curate, and the witnesses were Richard Simpson and Mary Cowell. The bride, groom and Mary Cowell signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Elizabeth settled in Preston and baptized seven children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, only two of whom survived infancy. Their first child was Mary, who was baptized on 18 Oct 1829, with sponsors William Townsend and Susan Smith. She was followed by the first of two children they called Ann, who was baptized on 22 Apr 1832, with sponsors William Townsend and Elizabeth Rily (sic); then George, who was baptized on 5 Oct 1834, with sponsors John Bamber and Susan Noblet. Less than two years after George's birth Thomas and Elizabeth lost one of their children. Nancy SMITH (1): Ann "Nancy" Smith, of Wellington Street, who was born in 1832, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Jun 1836, where her age was recorded as 4 months instead of 4 years. Thomas and Elizabeth's fourth child was Richard, who was born on 10 Mar 1837 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Henry Clarkson and Elizabeth Riley. His surname was spelled Smyth in the baptism transcripts. He was followed by a second child they called Ann. Nancy SMITH (2): The second Ann "Nancy" Smith was born on 1 Dec 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Dec 1839, with sponsors Peter Key and Elizabeth Reilly. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Dec 1840, aged 1 year. Her abode was listed a 6 Wellington Street. Her brother was buried in the same cemetery eight days later. Richard SMITH: Richard Smith, of Wellington Street, who was born in 1837, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 4 Jan 1841, aged 3 years. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Smith, a journeyman spindle maker, aged 36, was living in Wellington Street, Preston with Elizabeth, aged 35, and their two surviving children, Mary, aged 11; and George, aged 6, all listed as born in Lancashire. Their sixth child was born later that year. John SMITH (1): John Smith was born on 1 Dec 1841 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Richard Haughton and Elizabeth Riley. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Oct 1843, aged 21 months. Thomas and Elizabeth's seventh child, another son they called John, also died in infancy. John SMITH (2): John Smith was born on 31 Mar 1845 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Apr 1845, with sponsors John Graceton and Mary Ann Barker. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Jan 1846, aged 9 months, where his abode was recorded as Wellington Street. His father joined him six months later. Thomas SMITH: Thomas Smith, of Ashton, who was born in about 1803, died on 14 Jun 1847 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 43 years. There was no death notice published, but he did leave a Will. Thomas Smith, a retail beer seller, formerly a spindle maker, wrote his Will on 30 May 1847. He first instructed that his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid out of his personal estate, then left all of his household goods and furniture to his wife Betty for her own use absolutely. His stock in trade and all other personal property was to be converted into money and the money invested, with the interest, annual proceeds and the yearly rents from his real estate, to be applied to his infant children until they reached the age of 21 years. His mother Nancy was to receive four shillings per week during her lifetime, and his wife Betty (if she remained his widow) was to have an annuity of £65 per year until his son George reached the age of 21 years. The Executors were to use funds from his estate for the support and bringing up of his children, George and Mary Ann, during their infancy. The surplus rents and interest were to accumulate until George and Mary Ann reached adulthood, then were to be divided equally between them. The Executors were to invest his money in freehold houses and land, and pay the yearly rents and annual income equally between George and Mary Ann. When George turned 21 he was to get all of the messuages, cottages, buildings, lands, hereditaments and premises in Cable Street, Pitt Street and Wellington Street. George was to use the income from all other messuages, cottages, buildings, lands, hereditaments and premises in Walker Street and Crown Street to pay his (Thomas's) wife Betty ten shillings per week, plus the residue of the yearly rents for her lifetime as his widow. After the death or remarriage of his wife (whichever occurred first) the yearly rents and profits from the properties in Walker Street and Crown Street were to be paid to his daughter Mary Ann, for her own use, and after her death for any children she may have. If she died without children the money was to go to his son George. If George died without lawful issue, Thomas wanted his estate divided equally between his brother and four sisters (not mentioned by name). He appointed his wife (during her widowhood) and friends Richard Houghton of Preston, blacksmith, and Richard Moss of Ashton, farmer, to be his Executors and guardians of his infant children.
Thomas Smith signed his Will of 30 May 1847, witnessed by William Banks, Attorney, Preston, and William Adams, tailor, Preston. Probate was granted to Richard Houghton and Richard Moss on 25 Jun 1847, valued at under £450. At the time of his death, Thomas was the landlord at the Robin Hood Inn in Wellington Street. At the time of the 1851 census Betsy Smith, widow, a house keeper, aged 47, was living at 7 Elizabeth Street, Preston with her unmarried daughter Mary Ann, a dressmaker, aged 21. Betsy was listed as born in Cottam and Mary Ann was born in Preston. Thomas and Elizabeth's son George, a power loom weaver, aged 17, was living as a lodger at 15 Crown Street, Preston, the home of Betty Atherton, a widow, aged 51. George was listed as born in Preston. Mary Ann was married three years later. Thomas Langtree and Mary Ann Smith were married on 9 Feb 1854 at St Ignatius Catholic Church. They were married by Richard Cooper, and the witnesses were George Smith and Ann Langtry (sic). Her brother George was married five years later. George Smith, of Preston, the son of Thomas Smith, and Ann Smith, of Marsh Lane, Preston, the daughter of James Smith, were married on 18 Oct 1859 at St Walburge's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by William Cardwell, and the witnesses were Thomas and Ellen Smith, both of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES - On the 18th instant, at St. Walburge's Church, by the Rev. W. Cardwell, Mr. George Smith, manufacturer, of the firm of Messrs. Grime and Smith, to Anne, third daughter of the late Mr. James Smith, of the Bee Hive Inn, Marsh-lane." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Oct 1859 George and Annie's first child was Anna, who was born on 18 Feb 1860 and was baptized six days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Thomas Smith and Mary Ann Langtree.
At the time of the 1861 census Elizabeth Smith, widow, retired, aged 57, was living as a lodger at 18 Ribble Place, Preston, the home of James and Jane Hind. Her son George, a cotton spinner, aged 26, was living at 9 Ribble Place with his wife Anne, aged 24, and their daughter Annie, aged 1. His wife was listed as born in Bamber Bridge, and he and his daughter were born in Preston. George and Ann's second child was Thomas, who was born on 22 Mar 1862 and was baptized at St Walburge's Church on 3 Apr 1862, with sponsors John Smith and Mary Singleton per Mary Ellen Smith. He was only 7 years old when his mother died. Anne Smith, of 10 Latham Street, died on 23 Apr 1869 and was buried three days later in a private grave, H-371, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 32 years. Hers was the first interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 23rd ult., Annie, wife of Mr. George Smith, cotton spinner, Latham-street, Preston, aged 32." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 May 1869 On the night of the 1871 census George Smith, widower, a cotton spinner, aged 36, was living at 40 Chaddock Street, Preston with two children, Annie, a scholar, aged 11; and Thomas, a scholar, aged 9. Living with him was his widowed mother, Elizabeth Smith, an annuitant, aged 67. Elizabeth was listed as born in Cottam and the rest of the family were born in Preston. George was listed as employing 24 men, 11 females and 8 boys. I believe that Elizabeth (Cowell) Smith died three years later. The death of an Elizabeth Smith was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1874, aged 70 years, but she was not buried in Preston Cemetery and I have been unable to find her burial place elsewhere. There was no death noticed published. George Smith, of 40 Chaddock Street, died at home on 16 Mar 1877 and was buried four days later in the private grave, H-371, where his wife had been buried eight years earlier, aged 42. His was the second interment, buried 8 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 16th inst., at his residence, 40, Chaddock-street, Mr. George Smith, aged 42." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 May 1877 Probate Notice: "SMITH George - 22 June (1877). The Will of George Smith late of Preston in the County of Lancaster Cotton Spinner who died 16 March 1877 at Preston was proved at Lancaster by William Ashworth Machinist William Hayes Grocer and Joseph Tomlinson Chemist and Druggist all of Preston the Executors. Effects under £12,000." Note 1: When the births of Thomas and Betty's three children born after the start of civil registration were registered their mother's maiden name was recorded as Cowell. Note 2: Although Thomas Smith referred to his "infant children" in his Will, Mary would have been 17 and George would have been 12 years old. At that time anyone under the legal age of 21 years was considered an infant. Note 3: Thomas and Betty's oldest child, Mary Ann (Smith) Langtree, died on 17 Sep 1863, aged 33 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 17th inst., Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Langtree, St. Ignatius's-square, aged 33." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Sep 1863 |
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The Family of John and Ellen SMITH: John Smith, a bachelor, aged 19, a labourer, of Bleasdale Street, the son of Christopher Smith, a weaver, and Ellen Heskin, a spinster, aged 20, a weaver, of Gradwell Street, the daughter of the late Robert Heskin, a weaver, were married on 9 Jun 1845 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Owen Parr, Vicar, and the witnesses were Henry Hogden and Margaret Dowthwaite. The bride, groom and Margaret Dowthwaite signed the marriage register with an X. John and Ellen's first child was Margaret, who was born on 8 Mar 1846 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Mar 1846, with sponsors William and Mary Bromley. She was followed by Robert, who was born on 27 Oct 1847 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 1 Nov 1847, with one sponsor, Jane Owen. Two years later, they lost their older child. Margaret Smith, of Bleasdale Street, was buried on 23 Sep 1849 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, Preston, aged 3 years. Almost exactly one year later, John and Ellen's third child, Mary, was born. She was born on 8 Sep 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel ten days later, with one sponsor, Elizabeth Beckett. On the night of the 1851 census John and Ellen were living with his parents. Christopher Smith, a hand loom cotton weaver, aged 50, was living at 18 Bleasdale Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 50, and five children, Ellen, a flax spinner, aged 21; Robert, a flax spinner, aged 18; Thomas, a flax spinner, aged 15; Christopher, a blacksmith's apprentice, aged 13; and Jane, aged 10. Living with him was his married son John, a flax overlooker, aged 25; his wife Ellen, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 27; and their daughter Mary, aged 6 months. Also staying with them was a visitor, Ellen Role, aged 11. Christopher Sr was listed as born in Blackburn, Ann and John were born in Goosnargh, Christopher's daughter Ellen was born in Bilsboro (sic), and the rest of the household were born in Preston. John and Ellen's infant son Robert was not listed in the census, and his name may have been omitted in error. He died the following year. Robert SMITH: Robert Smith, who was born in 1847, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Sep 1852, aged 4 years. Mary Smith, of Bleasdale Street, was buried on 10 Feb 1854 in the churchyard at St Peter's Church, Preston, aged 3 years. Their fourth child was born eight months later. Jane Smith was born on 14 Oct 1854 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 20 Nov 1854, with one sponsor, Jane Owen. When her birth was registered her name was listed as Jane Ann Smith. She was followed by Ellen, whose birth was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1856, but I have been unable to locate the record of her baptism. Their sixth child was James, who was born on 6 Dec 1858 and was baptized at St Walburge's Catholic Church on 20 Feb 1859, with sponsors James and Ellen Eccleston. At the time of the 1861 census John Smith, a watchman, aged 36, was living at 1 Bleasdale Street, Preston with his wife Ellen, aged 36, and three children, Jane, a scholar, aged 4 (sic); Ellen, a scholar, aged 4; and James, aged 2. Jane would have actually been 6 years old. John was listed as born in Goosnargh, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Their seventh child was born later that year. Christopher Smith was baptized at St Walburge's Church on 28 Jul 1861 with sponsors Michael and Mary Bergen. His date of birth was not recorded in the baptism register. Sometime after Christopher's birth the family moved to Marsh Lane, where John took over the running of the Free Gardener's Arms pub in Marsh Lane, where he was apparently living when his youngest child died. Christopher Smith, the son of John Smith, a labourer, of Marsh Lane, was buried on 1 Aug 1861 in a public grave, AA-521, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 3 weeks. His mother died a little more than a year later. Ellen Smith, of Coal Yard, was buried on 1 Dec 1862 in a public grave, J-281, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 38 years. Death Notice: DEATHS...On the 26th inst., Ellen Smith, Coal-yard, aged 38;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Nov 1862 John Smith, a widower, aged 37, a beer seller, of Marsh Lane, the son of Christopher Smith, a weaver, and Winifred Sumner, a widow, aged 26, of Haydock Street, the daughter of James Higginson, a fitter, were married on 3 Sep 1863 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Johnson, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Bamford and Margaret Higginson. The bride, groom and Margaret Higginson signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 3rd inst., at the Parish Church,...Mr. John Smith to Miss (sic) Winifred Sumner." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Sep 1863 John and Winifred had just one child during their brief marriage. Margaret Ann Smith was baptized at St John's Church on 9 Jun 1864, where her father was described as a publican, of Marsh Lane. Her mother died the following year. Winifred Smith, of Marsh Lane, was buried on 12 Dec 1865 in a public grave, R-216, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 27 years. John Smith remarried a little less than a year later. John Smith, a widower, aged 40, an innkeeper, of Moss (sic) Lane, the son of Christopher Smith, a weaver, and Margaret Higginson, a spinster, aged 30, a weaver, of High Street, the daughter of James Higginson, a mechanic, were married on 9 Aug 1866 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by J.P. Murphy, and the witnesses were John Barton and Ann Sumner. The bride, groom and Ann Sumner signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 9th inst., at the Parish Church, Mr. John Smith to Miss Margaret Higginson. Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Aug 1866 John and Margaret had one child together. Winifred Smith was baptized on 14 May 1867 at St Mark's Church in Preston, where her father was described as a publican, of Marsh Lane. She did not survive infancy. Winifred Smith, of Marsh Lane, was buried on 15 Aug 1867 in a public grave, M-271, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 5 months. At the time of the 1871 census John Smith, a servant in a public house, aged 45, was living at the Bee Hive Inn, 20 Bridge Lane, Preston with his third wife Margaret, a servant in a public house, aged 39, and four children, Jane, a servant in a public house, aged 16; Ellenor, a cotton spinner, aged 14; Alice, a scholar, aged 10; and Margaret Ann, a scholar, aged 6. Margaret was listed as born in Gorton, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Alice was actually John's step-daughter, Alice Sumner, the daughter of Henry and Winifred (Higginson) Sumner. She was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 9 Jan 1861. In 1871 John and Margaret were described as servants at the Bee Hive Inn because they were not actually licensed to run the pub. At the Preston Brewster Sessions held in August 1871, James Dunn, the Head Constable, said, "I have to object to the following houses: Thomas Fenton, of the Bee Hive public-house, Bridge-lane. This man does not reside on the premises, but is living with his mother, at a beerhouse in Graham Street, and John Smith who lost his license for the Free Gardener's beerhouse, Marsh-lane, in 1866, is now managing the house." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 2 Sep 1871 John and Ellen's daughter Eleanor married in 1878. William Newsham, a bachelor, aged 21, a spindle maker, of Isabella Street, and Eleanor Smith, a spinster, aged 21, of Water Street, the daughter of John Smith, a bookkeeper, were married on 18 Jun 1878 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by J.H. May, Senior Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Moore and Jane Smith. Jane Smith signed the marriage register with an X. William and Eleanor's only child was Margaret Ann Newsham, who was baptized at St Saviour's Church in Preston on 12 Jun 1879. She did not survive infancy and was buried on 30 Apr 1880 in a private grave, S-602, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 11 months. Hers was the first interment in a grave purchased by her grandfather, John Smith. She was buried 20 feet deep. Her mother was buried in the same grave one month later. Eleanor Newsham, of Much Hoole, was buried on 2 Jun 1880, aged 23 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 20 feet deep. John and Margaret eventually moved on to another Preston pub, and on the night of the 1881 census John Smith, an innkeeper, aged 55, was living at the Rifleman Inn, 13 Water Street, Preston with Margaret, aged 50, and three children, Jane, a domestic servant, aged 26; Alice, a barmaid, aged 20; and Sarah, a scholar, aged 7. In this census Margaret was listed as born in Milnthorpe, Westmorland. Although Sarah is listed as John and Margaret's daughter, I can find no record of her birth or baptism. Alice Smith, using her birth name, Alice Sumner, married Joshua Yates in 1884 at St Saviour with St James Church in Preston, and their daughter Margaret was born four years later. She was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 3 Aug 1888, where her father was described as an innkeeper in Church Street. John's father, Christopher Smith, of Ribbleton, was buried in the private family grave, S-602, on 26 Feb 1886, aged 86 years. His was the third interment, buried 18 feet deep. At the time of the 1891 census John Smith, a licenced victualler, aged 65, was living at the New Inn pub, 9 Queen Street, Preston with Margaret, aged 61; Jane, a general servant, aged 36; Sarah, a bar maid, aged 17; and their granddaughter, Margaret Yates, aged 2. Also living with them was a servant, Ellen Hayhurst, a general servant, aged 19. John was listed as born in Bilsborough, Margaret was born in Milnthorpe, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Margaret (Higginson) Smith died three years later. Margaret Smith, of Queen Street, was buried on 28 Feb 1894 in the private family grave, S-602, aged 63 years. Hers was the fourth interment, buried 16 feet deep. Her husband survived her by five years. John Smith, of Queen Street, died on 2 May 1899 and was buried three days later in the family grave, S-602, aged 73 years. His was the fifth interment, buried 14 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATH OF MR. J. SMITH. - We regret to have to announce the death of one of Preston's oldest publicans in the person of Mr. John Smith. The sad event took place at his residence, New Inn, Queen-street, yesterday, at noon. Mr. Smith, who was widely known and much respected, entered the public business in 1854, he being then the occupier of the Rifleman Inn, in Water-street. Some years later he moved to the Cemetery Hotel, and about four years ago took up his residence at the New Inn, Queen-street. The deceased gentleman had been suffering from bronchitis for some time, but it was not until Good Friday that he was obliged to take to his bed. He was a member of the committee of the Preston and District Licensed Victuallers' Association for over twenty years, and took great interest in the work of the society. At a meeting of that body, which was held at the New Cock Inn, yesterday afternoon, the chairman referred in a feeling manner to Mr. Smith's death, and spoke of the good work which he had done for the society. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the deceased, and a deputation was appointed to attend the funeral, which is to take place on Friday at the Preston Cemetery." Published in the Preston Herald, Wed., 3 May 1899 Probate Notice: "SMITH John of the "New" inn 9 Queen-street Preston Lancashire licensed victualler died 2 May 1899 Probate Lancaster 25 May to James Campbell innkeeper's manager and Robert Holden professional footballer. Effects £1819 16s 5d. Note 1: Ellen Heskin was the oldest daughter of Robert and Jane Heskin. Note 2: The private grave at Preston Cemetery was purchased by John Smith in 1880, and there were a total of seven burials. In addition to the five already mentioned, there was Herbert Newbold, of 266 Deepdale Road, who was buried on 9 Jan 1928, aged 52; and Jane Ann Brown, of 266 Deepdale Road, who was buried on 7 Feb 1930, aged 76. Note 3: The obituary for John Smith, as nice as it is, got several facts wrong. |
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William SMITH: William Smith, of Gardner Street, who was born in about 1772, died on 19 Feb 1842, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 69 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Saturday last, very suddenly, in the 70th year of his age, Mr. William Smith, formerly of the Swan Inn, New-street, in this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 26 Feb 1842 On the night of the 1841 census John Parkinson, a coach maker, aged c. 50, was living in Gardener Street, Preston with Ann, aged c. 45, and one child, Eliza, aged 13. Living with them was William Smith, independent, aged 68. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although their relationships were not recorded in the census, William was the father of Ann Esther (Smith) Parkinson. William Smith and Mary Eckles, both of the Parish of Winwick, were married on 3 Nov 1794 at St Oswald's Parish Church in Winwick. They were married, by licence, by John Lowe, Curate, and the witnesses were John Eccles and Eliza Urmston. All four signed their own names in the marriage register, with Mary spelling her surname Eccles. Ann Esther Smith, their first child, was born on 6 Aug 1795 and was baptized three days later at Catholic Chapel in Culcheth, near Winwick, where her parents' names were recorded (in Latin) as Gulielmi Smith and Mariae Eccles. According to on-line resources, Mary (Eccles) Smith died in Skelmersdale and was buried in the churchyard at St Oswald's Church, Winwick on 19 Jul 1814, aged 43 years. The burial register records that she was the wife of William Smith, of Skelmersdale. It is not known when William Smith came to Preston, although the 'Preston's Inns, Taverns and Beerhouses' website records that he was at the Swan Inn from about 1822 until 1836, and the 1832 Preston electoral rolls list him as an innkeeper at 2 New Street. His daughter Ann Esther married John Parkinson in Preston on 21 Feb 1827. |
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The Family of William and Ann SMITHSON: William Smithson and Ann Troop, both of Preston, were married on 26 Nov 1810 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by John Harrison, Curate, and the witnesses were William Swarbrick and Mary Fletcher. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Preston, William and Ann first settled in the neighbourhood of Goosnargh, where they baptized their first four children at St Francis' Catholic Chapel, known as Hill Chapel, in Goosnargh, beginning with Mary, who was baptized on 27 Jan 1812, with sponsors William Gardner and Peggy Fleming. She was followed by Catherine, who was baptized on 21 Jan 1815, with sponsors Richard Mackarell and Catherine Walmesley; then Helen (Ellen), who was baptized on 20 Jun 1817, with sponsors James Lawrenson and Alice Flemmin (sic); and Thomas, who was baptized on 29 Oct 1819, with sponsors Peter and Catherine Bradeley. Sometime after the birth of Thomas, William and Ann moved their family to the neighbourhood of Pleasington, where they baptized three more children at St Mary and St John the Baptist Catholic Church, also known as Pleasington Priory, beginning with Elizabeth, who was baptized on 19 Oct 1821, with sponsors Richard Carter and Catherine Cook. Ann's maiden name was spelled Trupe in the baptism register. Elizabeth was followed by Margaret, who was baptized on 1 Mar 1824, with sponsors Jeremiah Smith and Margaret Bamber; then Ann, who was baptized on 3 Dec 1826, with sponsors Martin Smith and Ann Stock. On this occasion Ann's maiden name was spelled Troupe in the baptism register. William and Ann's last known child did not survive infancy. William SMITHSON Jr: William Smithson was baptized at Hill Chapel, in Goosnargh on 29 Apr 1831 with sponsors Lawrence and Alice Harrison. At the time the family's abode was recorded as Broughton, but they settled in Preston later that year, where the infant son died. William Smithson, of Seed Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Sep 1831, where his age was recorded as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list William Smithson, a weaver, living at 5 Seed Street. His daughter Catherine was married three years later. Catherine Smithson and James Cuerden were married at St John's Parish Church on 15 Aug 1835, but Catherine died in 1838, aged 23 years, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery. On the night of the 1841 census William Smithson, a cotton weaver, aged c. 55, was living in Seed Street, Preston with Ann, aged c. 55, and four children, Mary, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25; Ellen, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged c. 15; and Ann, aged 14. Staying with them was John Cuerden, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John Cuerden was William and Ann's grandson, the oldest child of James and the late Catherine (Smithson) Cuerden. William and Ann's daughter Elizabeth Smithson married Robert Butler at St Augustine's Catholic Church on 2 Apr 1843. Her father died later that same year. William SMITHSON Sr: William Smithson, of Seed Street, who was born in about 1783, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Dec 1843, aged 60 years. Elizabeth (Smithson) Butler died almost exactly two years after her father, and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 Dec 1845, aged 24 years. William and Ann's daughter Ann Smithson married Charles Salt on 8 Jun 1850 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and their first child, William George Salt, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 27 Jul 1851, aged 3 months. On the night of the 1851 census Ann Smithson, widow, aged 63, was living at 1 Seed Street, Preston with her unmarried daughter Ellen, a power loom weaver, aged 33. Also staying with her was a granddaughter Catherine Butler, aged 5; and, as lodgers, her married daughter Ann Salt, a power loom weaver, aged 24, and her son-in-law Charles Salt, a cotton carder, aged 28. Ann Smithson was listed as born in Ribchester, Ellen was born in Goosnargh, Catherine was born in Preston, Ann Salt was born in Pleasington, and Charles Salt was born in Lytham. Ann (Troupe) Smithson died three years later. The death of Ann Smithson was registered in Preston in the first quarter of 1854, aged 65 years. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. There was no death notice published. |
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The Family of James and Catherine SNAPE: James Snape, son of William Snape, and Catherine Gillet, daughter of Francis Gillet, were married on 6 Jan 1791 at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, and the witnesses were Richard Gillet and Ann Snape. Four days later they were married "officially" in the Parish Church. James Snape and Catherine Gillet, both of Lytham, were married on 10 Jan 1791 St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lytham. They were married after Banns by John Gibson, Minister of Lytham, and the witnesses were Grace Salthouse and Thomas Miller. Grace Salthouse signed the marriage register with an X. James and Catherine baptized eleven children at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lytham, beginning with Jane, who was baptized on 13 Aug 1793, with sponsors John Newsam and Alice Willcock. She was followed by Mary, who was baptized on 17 Feb 1795, with sponsors Robert Lopton and Mary Gillat; then Elizabeth, who was baptized on 17 Sep 1796, with sponsors Thomas Winstanly and Alice Fleetwood; Francis, who was baptized on 7 Aug 1798, with sponsors John Woolf and Margaret Gillet; and Ann, who was baptized on 8 Feb 1800, with sponsors James Postlewait and Mary Snape. Nine months later, they lost one of their children. Francis Snape, who was born in 1798, was buried in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church on 18 Nov 1800, where he was described as the son of James Snape and Catharine. James and Catherine's sixth child was Margaret, who was baptized on 28 Apr 1801, with sponsors John Woolf and Margaret Gillet. She was followed by Ellen, who was baptized on 1 Apr 1803, with sponsors Ed. Bonny and Ellen Johnson; then another son they called Francis, who was born on 12 Oct 1804 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Jane Gillat. He was followed by James, who was born on 14 Oct 1806 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Edward and Margaret Bonney; then Thomas, who was born on 19 May 1808 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors Francis Gillat and Ann Bonney; and Agnes, who was born on 19 Apr 1810 and was baptized the next day, with sponsors John and Mary Dobson. Two years later, James and Catherine buried another child. Elizabeth "Betty" Snape was buried in the churchyard at St Cuthbert's Church on 5 Jan 1812, aged 5 years. She was described in the burial register as the daughter of Jas. Snape and Catherine. John Porter and Jane Snape, both of the Parish and Township of Kirkham, were married on 1 Oct 1821 at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham. They were married after Banns by Robert Studholme, Curate, and the witnesses were Lawrence Pears and Ann Snape. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. It is not known where or when James Snape Sr died. He was not buried in the Parish Churchyard at Lytham or at St John's Parish Church in Preston. By the night of the 1841 census Catherine Snape, aged c. 70, was living in Mount Street, Preston with four adult children, Jane, a winder, aged c. 40; Ann, a female servant, aged c. 35; Margaret, a winder, aged c. 30; Francis, a weaver, aged c. 35; and Agnes, a winder, aged c. 25. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although Jane was listed as Jane Snape, she was actually Jane Porter, who was probably already widowed by then. Ten years later, on the night of the 1851 census, Catherine Snape, widow, a housekeeper, aged 85, was living at 45 Mount Street, Preston with four unmarried children, Ann, aged 51; Margaret, a washer woman, aged 49; Francis, a hand loom weaver, aged 46; and Agnes, a winder, aged 40. Also living with her was her widowed daughter Jane Porter, a hand loom weaver, aged 58. They were all listed as born in Lytham. Catherine and her son Francis both died the following year. Mrs Catherine SNAPE: Catherine (Gillett) Snape, of Mount Street, who was born in about 1765, died on 8 Aug 1852 and was buried two days later in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 87 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last,...Catherine Snape, Mount-street, aged 87." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 14 Aug 1852 Francis SNAPE: Francis Snape, of Mount Street, who was born in Lytham in 1804, died in Preston on 24 Aug 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 48 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last,...Mr. Francis Snape, Mount-street, aged 48." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Aug 1852 James Snape Jr, of Preston, the son of James and Catherine Snape, and Sarah Cowell, of Preston, the daughter of Thomas and Alice Cowell, were married on 27 Jan 1857 at St Wilfrid's Chapel. The witnesses were John Gauls and Agnes Snape. James and Catherine's daughters carried on living at their Mount Street home for the rest of their lives, with Jane (Snape) Porter dying in 1859. Jane Porter, of Mount Street, the widow of John Porter, a cooper, was buried on 26 Feb 1859 in a public grave, C-132, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Jane Porter, Mount-street, aged 66;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 5 Mar 1859 At the time of the 1861 census Ann Snape, an "invalid laundress", aged 63, was living at 50 Mount Street with her unmarried sisters, Margaret, a laundress, aged 60; and Agnes, a cotton winder, aged 53. They were all listed as born in Lytham. Margaret died the following year, and Ann died four years after her. Margaret Snape, of Mount Street, was buried on 21 Dec 1862 in a public grave, E-245, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 62 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Margaret Snape, Mount-street, aged 62;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 Dec 1862 Ann Snape, of Mount Street, was buried on 15 Jan 1866 in a public grave, J-645, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 65 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Ann Snape, Mount-street, aged 65;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 20 Jan 1866 Sometime after 1861 Sarah (Cowell) Snape, the wife of James and Catherine's son James, moved in to the house in Mount Street and eventually took over as the head of household. On the night of the 1871 census Sarah Snape, married, aged 70, was living at 50 Mount Street with her unmarried sister-in-law, Agnes Snape, a domestic servant, aged 60. Living with them was a lodger, William Burscough, widower, a coachman (domestic servant), aged 37. Sarah was listed as born in Garstang, Agnes was born in Lytham, and the lodger was born in Walton-le-Dale. Both ladies died five years later. Agnes Snape, of 50 Mount Street, was buried on 26 Jan 1876 in a public grave, G-279, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...Agnes Snape, Mount-street, 66;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Jan 1876 Sarah Snape, of 50 Mount Street, was buried on 15 Dec 1876 in a private grave, C-443, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 83 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 12 feet deep. Sarah's husband, James Snape, of 67 Brook Street, was buried in the same grave on 19 Feb 1883, aged 74 years. His was the third and last interment, buried 10 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Burials since our last:...James Snape, Brook-street, 74;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Feb 1883 Note 1: The private grave at Preston Cemetery, C-443, was purchased in 1853 for the burial of Robert Cowell, of Christ Church Street, who was buried on 30 Apr 1853, aged 72 years. His was the first interment, buried 14 feet deep. Note 2: Catherine Gillett was the daughter of Francis and Jane Gillett. |
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The Family of James and Dorothy SNAPE: James Snape, a husbandman, and Dorothy Richardson, a spinster, both of Garstang, were married on 4 Feb 1788 at St Helen's Parish Church, Churchtown, Garstang. They were married after Banns by James Fisher, Vicar, and the witnesses were Richard Maudsley and Henry Fox. James and Dorothy both signed the marriage register with an X. James and Dorothy baptized five children at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Claughton-on-Brock, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 29 Jul 1789, with sponsors William Green and Agnes Richardson. She was followed by Robert, who was baptized on 13 Feb 1791, with sponsors Robert Snape and Ann Richardson; then Catherine, who was baptized on 14 Dec 1794, with sponsors John Richardson and Ann Waterhouse; Dorothy, who was baptized on 29 Oct 1797, with sponsors William and Jane Whitehead; and Agatha (Agnes), who was baptized on 29 Mar 1801, with sponsors Robert Snape and Agatha Noblet (nee Richardson). Agnes' parents were listed as James and Agatha in the baptism transcripts. James and Dorothy's daughter Dorothy was the first of their children to marry. James Middlehurst, a widower, aged 34, a farmer, of Lea, and Dorothy Snape, a spinster, aged 22, were married on 16 May 1820 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were Robert and Cathy Snape. Dorothy signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and James' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 13 May 1820. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Tuesday last, Mr. James Middlehurst, of Lea, to Miss Dorothy Snape, of Grimsargh, near this town." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 20 May 1820 Dorothy (Richardson) Snape died a year after her daughter's marriage. Dorothy SNAPE: Dorothy Snape, of Grimsargh, who was born in about 1759, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Feb 1821, aged 61 years. James and Dorothy's only son, Robert Snape married Margaret Banks in 1822 (See below), and their daughter Agnes was married four years later. Anthony Billington, a bachelor, and Agnes Snape, a spinster, were married on 4 Jul 1826 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by W. Cresswell and the witnesses were James and Dorothy Middlehurst. All but Dorothy signed their own names in the marriage register. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...At Preston...Mr. Anthony Billington, to Miss Agnes Snape, both of Grimsargh." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 15 Jul 1826 James and Dorothy's two oldest daughters were the last to marry. Thomas Alston, a bachelor, of Preston, and Ann Snape, a spinster, of Grimsargh, were married on 6 Jun 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were James Cheetham and Catherine Snape. Thomas and Ann both signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Wednesday last, Mr. Thomas Alston, of this town, to Miss Ann Snape, of Grimsargh." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Jun 1832 William Worden, a bachelor, and Catherine Snape, a spinster, both of Grimsargh, were married on 7 May 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Riding and Ann Austin (probably her sister Ann Alston). Both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at our Parish Church, Mr. William Worden, to Miss Catherine Snape, both of Grimsargh." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 May 1835 On the night of the 1841 census James Snape, a farmer, aged c. 75, was living at Charnleys, in Grimsargh. Living with him was William Worden, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 40; Catherine Worden, aged c. 45; Ann Worden, aged 5; and James Billington, a male servant, aged 14. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Relationships were not recorded, but Catherine Worden was James and Dorothy's daughter. James Snape died four years later. James SNAPE: James Snape, of Grimsargh, who was born in about 1765, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 9 Jan 1845, aged 79 years. There was no death notice published. The Family of Robert and Margaret SNAPE: James and Dorothy's son Robert Snape, a bachelor, and Margaret Banks, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 16 Feb 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were Philip Banks and Mary Ann Sudell. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. Robert and Margaret's only child was James, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 26 Jun 1825, with sponsors James Brown and Agnes Snape. He was a little more than a year and a half old when his father died. Robert SNAPE: Robert Snape, of Avenham Street, who was born in 1791, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Jan 1827, aged 34 years. There was no death notice published. I can find no further record of Robert's widow, but on the night of the 1841 census James Snape, a weaver, aged 16, was living, presumably as a lodger, in Mount Street, the home of Sarah Smith, aged c. 55. Also living with her were three other people, Sarah Rain, aged 5; Richard Parker, a weaver, aged c. 30; and William Ithel, an ostler, aged c. 55. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census James Snape, aged 25, was a student in theology at Ushaw College in County Durham. His birthplace was listed as Preston. By 1861 he was a Catholic Priest at St Ann's Church in Ashton under Lyne. |
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Ann (or Mary Ann) SOUTHWORTH: There are a couple of problems with the burial entry for Ann Southworth, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Aug 1839, aged 12 years. Firstly, I don't believe that her name was Ann, and secondly, I believe that she was actually closer to 12 months old, rather than 12 years old. If this child was called Ann Southworth her death was never registered. That would have been highly unlikely, as a burial was not supposed to take place until the death was registered. I believe that she was actually Mary Ann Southworth, the infant child of Edward and Sarah (Charnock) Southworth. The death of Mary Southworth was registered in Preston in the third quarter of 1839, aged 1 year. For the details of Mary's tragic death see the information on the family of Edward Southworth. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ann SOUTHWORTH: It is not known where or when Thomas and Ann Southworth were married, or what Ann's maiden name may have been. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Southward, an agricultural labourer, aged c. 75 (sic), was living at Park Street, Chorley with Ann, aged c. 85; Frances, a cotton weaver, aged c. 35; Elizabeth, a weaver, aged c. 40; Nathan, a cotton weaver, aged c. 20; and Alfred, a cotton winder, aged c. 15. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Frances' son Daniel (see below), who would have been less than a year old, was not listed with them. Sometime after the census was taken some of the family moved to Preston, where Ann died the following year. Ann SOUTHWORTH: Ann Southworth, of 42 River Street, who was born in about 1755, died on 8 Oct 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery the next day, aged 87 years. Her surname was spelled Southart in the burial transcripts. Ann's husband died about a year and a half later. Thomas SOUTHWORTH: Thomas Southworth, of River Street, who was born in about 1754, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 23 May 1844, aged 89 years. There were no deaths notices published. The Family of Frances SOUTHWORTH: Thomas and Ann's daughter Frances Southworth had one child before she was married, but the child did not survive infancy. Daniel SOUTHWORTH: Daniel Southworth, the son of Frances Southworth, was born on 1 Nov 1840 and was baptized seven days later at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Weld Bank, Chorley. The sponsors were Jacob Carter and Elizabeth Southworth. Sometime after Daniel's birth Frances moved to Preston, where her son died. Daniel Southworth, the son of Frances Southworth, a weaver, died of croup on 20 Nov 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery seven days later, aged 2 years. His death was registered by Thomas Banks, of 42 River Street, the same man who registered the death of his grandmother six weeks earlier. Frances Southworth did eventually marry. Thomas Slowe, a bachelor, of full age, the son of William Slowe, a gardener, and Frances Southworth, a spinster, of full age, the daughter of Thomas Southworth, a farmer, were married on 7 Jan 1849 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by J. Durrant, Curate, and the witnesses were John [illegible] and Mary Ann Green. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Frances were both described as being of Heapey, a village about three miles northeast of Chorley. It is impossible to estimate when either Thomas or Frances was born, as their ages change considerably over the years. On the night of the 1841 census Frances was said to have been between 35 and 39 years old, but on the night of the 1851 census her age was recorded as 40 years. Thomas Slow (sic), a gardener, aged 35, was living at Weld bank, Chorley with his wife Francis, aged 40. Thomas was listed as born in Atherton and Francis was born in Wheelton. Their only child was born the following year. Emma "Amy" Sloe (sic) was born on 30 Nov 1852 and was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Church in Chorley on 14 Dec 1852, with sponsors Martin Murray and Judy Hughes. At the time of the 1861 census Thomas Slowe, a general labourer, aged 39, was living in Union Street, Chorley with Frances, aged 41, and their daughter Amy, a scholar, aged 8. Amy was listed as born in Chorley. Thomas had only aged four years and Frances one year in the ten years since the previous census. Their daughter Amy (or Emma) was married nine years later. William Greenhalgh, a bachelor, aged 21, a piecer, of Anderton Street, the son of John Greenhalgh, an underlooker in coal pit, and Emma Slowe, a spinster, aged 20, a weaver, of Anderton Street, the daughter of Thomas Slowe, a gardener, were married on 12 Nov 1870 at St George's Parish Church in Chorley. They were married after Banns by Frederick J. Owens, and the witnesses were Thomas Holiday and Ellen Hargreaves Gent. William signed the marriage register with an X. On the night of the 1871 census, Thomas Slowe, a labourer, aged 51, was living at 8 Alfred Court, Chorley with Fanny, aged 54, and Amy, a cotton weaver, aged 19. Amy, who was listed under her maiden name, was listed as a boarder rather than their daughter, and in this census Frances' birthplace was listed as Chorley. Frances (Southworth) Slowe died nine years later. The death of Frances Slowe was registered in Chorley in the fourth quarter of 1880, aged 75 years. She was probably buried in Chorley Cemetery, which opened in 1856. On the night of the 1881 census Thomas Slowe, widower, a gardener, aged 74, was living at 115 Eaves Lane, Chorley. Living with him was his married daughter Amy Greenhalgh, a cotton weaver, aged 29; her husband William, a piecer in a cotton mill, aged 30; and their two children, Thomas, a scholar, aged 8; and Ellen, aged 5 months. Thomas Slowe was listed as born in Atherton and the rest of the family were born in Chorley. By 1891 Thomas Slowe was quite elderly, and at the time of the 1891 census Thomas Slow (sic), widower, a retired gardener, aged 83, was a pauper inmate at the Chorley Union Workhouse. He died shortly after the census was taken. The death of Thomas Slow (sic) was registered in Chorley in the second quarter of 1891, aged 83 years. He too was probably buried in Chorley Cemetery, whose burial records are held at Chorley Borough Council, Cemeteries Office. |
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Elizabeth SOUTHWORTH: Elizabeth Southward (sic), a washerwoman, died of consumption on 10 Sep 1845 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 47 years. Her death was registered by Matthew Southward, of 8 River Street, but there was no indication as to how Matthew was related to Elizabeth. I cannot find Elizabeth or Matthew Southward (or Southworth) in the 1841 census, unless she was the Elizabeth Southward, a weaver, aged c. 40, who was living with Thomas and Ann Southworth in Chorley. Elizabeth died in Back River Street and both Thomas and Ann died at an address in River Street in the 1840s. |
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The Family of John and Margaret SPENCER: John and Margaret Spencer were not originally from Preston and it is not known when of where they were married. At least some of their children were apparently born in Manchester. Their younger children may have been born in Preston, but the St Wilfrid's baptisms records for the period 22 Feb 1803 to 1 Jan 1813 are missing. The first record of them living in the town was the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, which lists John Spencer, F (father) and Margaret Spencer, M (mother) living in Heatley Street with six children, Joseph, aged 17; Dannial (sic), aged 12; Ann, aged 10; Mary, aged 8; John, aged 3; and Bridget, aged 1. John and Margaret's son Daniel married Sarah Dunderdale in 1818 (see below), and the 1820 Catholic census lists John Spencer, aged 54, living at 6 Melling's Yard with Margaret, aged 49, and three children, John, aged 13; Bridget, aged 11; and Jane, aged 8. Their son John Jr was married to Ann Baron eight years later (see below). The next record I can find is an entry in the 1832 Preston electoral rolls which lists John Spencer, a chandler, living at 19 Mount Street. This may have been John Jr. John Sr died in Mount Street the following year. John SPENCER: John Spencer, of Mount Street, who was born in about 1765, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 18 May 1833, aged 67 years. On the night of the 1841 census Margaret Spencer, Ind. (of independent means), aged c. 70, was living in Mount Street, Preston with Mary, a female servant, aged c. 40; John, a chandler, aged c. 30; Elenora, aged c. 35; Margaret, aged 14; Joseph, aged 9; Mary, aged 8; John, aged 3; John, aged 2; and Daniel, aged 5 months. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. The 1841 census did not record the relationship between people but it seems that the older Mary was Margaret's daughter, Joseph and the 2 year old John were her children, the older John was Margaret's son, Eleanora was John's wife, the younger Mary was their daughter, and the 3 year old John was their son. The relationships of the other two children are uncertain. Joseph Spencer died three years later (see below), and Margaret Spencer died two years after him. Margaret SPENCER: Margaret Spencer, of Pole Street, who was born in about 1771, died on 13 Mar 1846 and was buried the following day in St Wilfrid's Cemetery, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, in Pole-street, aged 74, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. John Spencer, painter, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Mar 1846 The Family of Daniel SPENCER: Daniel Spencer, a bachelor, and Sarah Dunderdale, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 28 Nov 1818 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were James Bonney and Lawrence Tomlison. The bride and James Bonney signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony on the same day at St Wilfrid's Chapel, where the witnesses were James Bonny (sic) and Isabel Dunderdale. Daniel and Sarah's first child was John, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 29 Sep 1819, with sponsors James Bonny and Isabel Dunderdale. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists Daniel Spencer, aged 23, living in Hardman's Yard with Sarah, aged 26, and one child, John, aged 1. Their second child was born two years later. Ann Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Jun 1822, with sponsors Thomas Dunderdale and Ann Spencer. She was followed by Thomas, who was baptized on 15 Apr 1824, with sponsors John Spencer and Mary Dunderdale. Their fourth child apparently died in infancy. (unnamed) SPENCER: Joseph Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 15 Oct 1826, with sponsors John Couple and Mary Spencer. There is no further record of him, and I suspect that he was the infant buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Feb 1827, with no first name or abode recorded. Joseph would have been about four months old. Daniel and Sarah's fifth child was Daniel, who was born in about 1828 but was not baptized in Preston. Later records give his birthplace as Samlesbury, but he was not baptized at the Catholic church there. Their sixth child also died in infancy. Sarah SPENCER: Sarah Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 27 Nov 1831, with sponsors Matthew Leeming and Jane Spencer. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 26 Jun 1832, where her abode was listed as Albion Street West, and her age was recorded as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Daniel Spencer, a joiner, living at 15 Albion Street West, but they later moved to Newton Street, where Sarah (Dunderdale) Spencer died. Sarah Spencer, of Newton Street, was buried on 3 May 1841 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church, aged 47 years.
On the night of the 1841 census Daniel Spencer, a joiner, aged c. 40, was living in Newton Street, Preston with three children, John, aged c. 20; Ann, a cotton winder, aged c. 15; and Daniel, aged 12. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. His son John was married the following year. John Michael Spencer, the son of Daniel and Sarah Spencer, of Preston, and Clementina Watson, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Watson, of Portsmouth, were married on 5 Sep 1842 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the witnesses were John Billington Booth and Marian Hartley, both of Preston. Daniel Spencer remarried five years later. Daniel Spencer, of Preston, and Margaret Gillett, of Blackpool, were married on 6 Feb 1847 at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Fernyhalgh. The witnesses were A. Carter and Esther Gardner. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at the Catholic Chapel, Fernyhalgh, Mr. Daniel Spencer, of this town, to Miss Margaret Gillett, of Blackpool;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Feb 1847 Daniel and Sarah's youngest son was married two years later. Daniel Spencer, the son of Daniel and Sarah Spencer, of Preston, and Sara Cardwell, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Cardwell, were married on 29 Nov 1849 at St Ignatius Church. They were married by William Knight, and the witnesses were Lawrence Cardwell of Claughton and Ann Spencer of Preston. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Thursday last, at the Catholic Church of St. Ignatus, Mr. Daniel Spencer to Miss Sarah Cardwell, both of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 1 Dec 1849 Daniel Sr and Margaret had one child together. Joseph Spencer was born on 13 Jan 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors William Walmesley and Ann Spencer. He did not survive infancy. Joseph Spencer, of Dover Street, was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church on 9 Jun 1850, aged 5 months. Sometime after Joseph's death Daniel took over the running of the Grecian Inn pub in Lord Street, and on the night of the 1851 census Daniel Spencer, a beer seller, aged 54, was living in Lord Street, Preston with his second wife Margaret, aged 42, and two daughters, Ann, aged 28; and Elizabeth, aged 17. Daniel was listed as born in Manchester, Margaret was born in Kirkham, Ann was born in Preston, and Elizabeth was born in Ribchester. Although listed as Elizabeth Spencer, she was not Daniel's daughter, and I do not know how she was related to the family. Margaret (Gillett) Spencer died two years later. Margaret Spencer, of Lord Street, was buried on 6 Jun 1853 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 44 years. Newspaper Report: "SUDDEN DEATH - Last evening, as Mrs. Spencer, wife of Mr. Daniel Spencer, of the Grecian Inn, Lord Street, was on her way to Garstang, in the mail cart from Great Eccleston, where she had been staying for a few days, to take the train for this town, she was suddenly taken ill, and almost immediately expired." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Jun 1853 At the time of the 1861 census Daniel Spencer, widower, a joiner, aged 63, was living at 1A Oxford Street, Preston. Staying with him was his daughter Ann, a housekeeper, aged 38; his niece Margaret Spencer, a house servant, aged 32; and a visitor, Mary Neil, a house servant, aged 23. All but Daniel, who was born in Manchester, were listed as born in Preston. As he grew older Daniel went to live with his son Daniel Jr in St Helens, and on the night of the 1871 census Daniel Spencer, a joiner, aged 42, was living at 23 Lower Ragland (sic) in Eccleston, near St Helens, with his wife Sarah, aged 45, and two sons, Joseph A, a coach builder, aged 19; and Thomas, a solicitor's apprentice, aged 16. Living with him was his widowed father Daniel, a joiner, aged 73. Daniel Jr was listed as born in Salinsbury (Salmesbury), Sarah was born in Claughton, Joseph and Thomas were born in Preston, and Daniel Sr was born in Manchester. Daniel Spencer Sr died on 4 Jun 1877, aged 80 years. I have been unable to find any record of his burial, and he did not leave a Will. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 4th inst., at the residence of his son, Daniel, 23 Raglan-street, St. Helens, after a short illness, Daniel Spencer, formerly of Preston, aged 80." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 9 Jun 1877 The Family of Mary SPENCER: Mary Spenser, the daughter of John and Margaret Spencer, had two children before she was married. Joseph Felix Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 13 May 1832. He was the son of Mary Spencer, and the sponsors were George Swarbric (sic) and Ann Winstanly. His father was named in the baptism transcript as Richard Smith, who may have been the same man who was a sponsor to Ann Spencer, the daughter of her brother John, the year before. Her second known child was John, who was born on 24 Feb 1839 and was baptized John Blaco Spenser (sic) at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Richard Fare and Jane Singleton. At the time of the 1841 census Mary and the two boys were living with her widowed mother Margaret in Mount Street (see above). Her eldest son died three years later. Joseph SPENCER: Joseph Spencer, of Mount Street, who was born in 1832, the son of Mary Spencer, a washerwoman, died of brain fever on 24 Aug 1844 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 12 years. His death was registered by his cousin John Michael Spencer, of 37 Mount Street. His mother was married a year later. Mary Spencer and Joseph McCann were married on 23 Oct 1845 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and the witnesses were William Walker and Mary Craven. At the time of the 1851 census Joseph McCann, a Chelsea Pensioner, aged 47, was living at 8 Walton Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 49, and his two children, Joseph, a house painter, aged 16; and Maria, a scholar, aged 8. Living with them was his step-son, John Spencer, a printer - compositor, aged 13. Joseph Jr was a British Subject born in New South Wales, Mary was born in Manchester, John Spencer was born in Lancaster, and Joseph Sr and Maria were born in Preston. It would appear that Mary's marriage was not a success, and on the night of the 1861 census Mary McCann, aged 59, was visiting at 9 Bolton Street West, Preston, the home of Thomas Bamber, a pork dealer, aged 65. Mary was probably visiting her unmarried older sister Ann Spencer, aged 61, who was a lodger in Mr. Bamber's home. They were all listed as born in Manchester. Ten years later, at the time of the 1871 census Mary McCann, a seamstress, was living as a boarder at 2 Pleasant Street, Preston, the home of John and Alice Fearnside. Mary, who was listed as married, died two years later. Mary McCann, of the workhouse, was buried on 6 Feb 1873 in a public grave, D-169, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...PRESTON - Since our last:...At the Workhouse, Fulwood: - On the 4th inst., Mary McCann, aged 72;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Feb 1873 The death indexes and the death notice give Mary's age as 72 years, but when she was buried her age was recorded in the burial register as 70 years. The Family of John SPENCER: John Spencer, a bachelor, and Ann Baron, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 16 Feb 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Frasier, Curate, and the witnesses were John Robinson and Ellen Baron. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Preston John and Ann moved for a time to Blackburn, where their first child was born. Bridget Spencer was born on 29 Nov 1828 and was baptized at St Alban's Catholic Church in Blackburn the next day, with sponsors Thomas Eatough and Ann Waring. By 1831 the couple had returned to Preston, where their second child was born. Ann Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Feb 1831, with sponsors Richard Smyth and Ann Spencer. Before the year was out, John would lose his wife and both of his children. Bridget SPENCER: Bridget Spencer, of Church Street, who was born in Balckburn in 1828, died in Preston and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 May 1831, where her age was recorded as "infant". Mrs ANN SPENCER: Ann (Baron) Spencer, of Mount Street, who was born in about 1808, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 14 Jun 1831, aged 23 years. Miss ANN SPENCER: Ann Spencer, of Church Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Sep 1831. She would have been about 7 months old, but her age was recorded in the burial transcripts as "infant". About a year after his youngest daughter's death, John remarried. John Spencer, a widower, and Eleanor Taylor, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 23 Aug 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas and Mary Ann Hunt. Eleanor was pregnant at the time of their marriage, and their first child was born two months later. Mary Spencer was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 28 Oct 1832, with sponsors Daniel and Mary Spencer. Sometime after Mary's birth the family moved to Rochdale, where their second child was born. Joseph Spencer, who was born on 29 Dec 1834, was baptized on 17 Jan 1835 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Rochdale, with one sponsor, Ann Mills. He apparently died in infancy but I can find no record of his burial. Their third child was John Taylor Spencer, who was born on 30 Jan 1838 and was baptized at St John the Baptist Church on 11 Feb 1838, with sponsors Patrick and Phoebe O'Brien. By 1841 the family had returned to Preston and on the night of the 1841 census John Spencer, a chandler, aged c. 30; Elenora, aged c. 35; Mary, aged 8, and John, aged 3, were living in Mount Street, Preston with John's widowed mother Margaret (see above). They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Eleanor (Taylor) Spencer died sometime after 1841 and may have been the Ellen Spencer, aged 35, whose death was registered in Preston in the third quarter of 1842. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. There was no death notice published. John Spencer married for the third time six years later. John Spencer, a widower, aged 41, a tallow chandler, of St Paul's Square, the son of John and Margaret Spencer, both deceased, and Mary Taylor, a spinster, aged 41, a dress maker, of Vauxhall Road, the daughter of John and Ann Taylor, both deceased, were married on 28 Feb 1848 at St Augustine's Catholic Church in Preston. They were married by T. Cookson, and the witnesses were Henry Melling and Harriet Taylor, both of Princes Street.
At the time of the 1851 census John Spencer, a provision dealer, aged 44, was living at 6 St Austin's Road, Preston with Mary, aged 42, and his two children, Mary, aged 18; and John T, an errand boy, aged 12. John Taylor Spencer was listed as born in Rochdale, and the rest of the family were born in Preston. Ten years later, on the night of the 1861 census, John Spencer, a timekeeper, aged 54, was living at 107 Sudell Street in Manchester with Mary, aged 52. They were both listed as born in Preston. I believe both John and Mary died before the date of the next census, and may have been buried in Manchester. John Spencer, a traveller, who was born in about 1807, was buried on 19 Oct 1867 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, aged 60 years. He was buried in Section E, Grave 751. Mary Spencer, who was born in about 1808, was buried on 28 Sep 1868 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, aged 60 years. She was buried in Section E, Grave 772. There were no death notices published in either Manchester or Preston. |
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The Family of James and Mary STIRZAKER: James Stirzaker, a bachelor, and Mary Almond, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 6 Sep 1830 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were Thomas Swarbrick and Sarah Almond. The two ladies signed the marriage register with an X. James and Mary's first child died in infancy. Thomas STIRZAKER: Thomas Stezicar (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 8 Jun 1831, and the sponsors were William and Elizabeth Crookall. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 May 1832, where his surname was spelled Sterzaker, his abode was recorded as Turks Head Yard, and his age was recorded as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list a James Stirzaker, a retail brewer, living at 15 Turk's Head Court; and a James Stirzaker, a joiner, living at 17/22 Turk's Head Yard. These may have actually been the same man. James and Mary's second child, another son they called Thomas, was born the following year. He was baptized on 7 Jul 1833 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Crookall. His surname was spelled Sterzerker in the baptism transcripts. James and Mary's third child appears to have been another son that died in infancy. George STIRZAKER (1): George Sterzerker (sic), of Turks Head Yard, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Jun 1835, and his age was recorded as "infant". I cannot find any record of his baptism and it may be that he died very soon after birth and was baptized privately at the bedside. James and Mary then had twin sons' both of whom died. George STIRZAKER (2): James STIRZAKER: Twins George and James Stirzaker, of Oxford Street, were buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 28 Jan 1838, aged 7 hours. As they only lived a short time they were probably baptized at the bedside. When their births and deaths were registered their surname was spelled Stirzaker, but was spelled Stuzzacker in the St Wilfrid's burial transcripts. James and Mary had one last child, a third son they called George, who also died in infancy. George STIRZAKER (3): George Stersiker (sic) was born on 25 May 1839 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors John Akers and Ann Crumbleholme. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 5 Mar 1840, aged 9 months. His abode was recorded as Brunswick Street. On the night of the 1841 census James Stirzaker, a journeyman joiner, aged c. 30, was living in Russell Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 40, and one child, Thomas, aged 7. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. At the time of the 1851 census James Starzaker (sic), a joiner, aged 45, was living at the Rising Sun Inn, Bispham Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 53, and their son Thomas, an engineer, aged 18. Staying with them was a servant, Alice Akers, a house servant, aged 16; and a visitor, Catherine Akers, a power loom weaver, aged 12. James was listed as born in Churchtown, Mary was born in Claughton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Thomas Stirzaker, of Preston, the son of James Stirzaker, and Agnes Parkinson, were married at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 5 Nov 1858, witnessed by William and Elizabeth Parkinson. Agnes' father was listed as James Stirzaker in error. At the time of the 1861 census James Sturzaker (sic), an inn keeper, aged 55, was living at 10 Saul Street, Preston with Mary, a housekeeper aged 57. Living with them was an unmarried servant, Mary Ann Parkinson, a domestic servant, aged 21. 10 Saul Street was the Baths Hotel. Sometime after 1861 James and Mary moved to Bonds, near Garstang, where Mary (Almond) Sturzaker died six years later. She was buried in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Church in Bonds, Garstang. "Mary Sturzaker, of Bonds, who died on the 1st day of March (1867) was interred on the 4th day of the same month in plot M no. 6. Her age was 69 years. Family grave." James and Mary's granddaughter Agnes, the daughter of their son Thomas, died on 16 Jan 1868 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Church, aged 16 months. Her father died the following year. Thomas Sturzaker died in Preston on 25 Jul 1869 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Church, aged 36 years. On the night of the 1871 census James Sturzaker, a publican and farmer of three acres, aged 65, was living at the Church Inn in Bonds, Garstang. Living with him was his widowed daughter-in-law, Agnes Sturzaker, aged 38, and three granddaughters, Mary, aged 13; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 11; and Alice Angela, a scholar, aged 2. Also living with him were two unmarried servants, Ann Rogerson, a general domestic servant, aged 32; and Thompson Whiteside, a farm servant, aged 16. James was listed as born in Churchtown, Ann Rogerson was born in Chipping, Thompson Whiteside was born in Barnacre, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. James and Mary's granddaughter died later that year. Alice Angela Sturzaker, who was born in Preston on 17 Dec 1868, died in Bonds on 18 Sep 1871 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Church, aged 2 years and 9 months. James Sturzaker, of Bonds, who was born in about 1805, died on 24 Feb 1880 and was buried in the family grave, plot N no. 6, in the churchyard at St Mary and St Michael's Church, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 24th inst., at Bonds. Garstang, Mr. James Sturzaker, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 28 Feb 1880 Probate Notice: "STURZAKER James. 30 September (1880). The Will of James Sturzaker late of Bonds in the County of Lancaster who died 24 February 1880 at Bonds was proved at Lancaster by Adam McLester of Bonds late Schoolmaster one of the Executors. Personal Estate under £100." Note 1: The spelling of this family's surname varied from one record to another. When the births of their children were registered it was spelled Stirzaker. When the deaths of Mary and James were registered it was spelled Sturzaker. Note 2: The witnesses to James and Mary's wedding in 1830, Thomas Swarbrick and Sarah Almond, were married three years later at St John's Parish Church. Mary and Sarah were the daughters of George and Mary (Curtis) Almond of Claughton-on-Brock, Lancashire. Monument Inscription: "Pray for the soul of Mary Sturzaker, who departed this life 1st March 1867, aged 69 years. Also Agnes Sturzaker, who departed this life 16th January 1868, aged 16 months. Also Thomas Sturzaker of Preston, died 25th July 1869, aged 36 years. Also Alice Angela, daughter of the above Thomas Sturzaker, died 18th Sepember 1871, aged 2 years 9 months. Also for James Sturzaker, husband and father of the above, who died 24th February 1880, aged 74 years." Note: The headstone at the gravesite in Bonds is badly damaged and when it was being transcribed information missing or obscured on the headstone was added from the burial registers in brackets. I have removed the brackets for clarity. |
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The Family of Edward and Mary STOCK(S): Edward Stock, of the Parish of Ormskirk, and Mary Morris, of Bolton, were married on 4 May 1799 at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church in Ormskirk. They were married, by licence, by Randall Andrews, Vicar, and the witnesses were John Stock and James Rainford. It is not known where Edward and Mary began their married life or where their four known children were born. Michael Stock was born in about 1801, followed by Edward Stock in about 1803; Catherine Stock in about 1806; and John in about 1809. Edward and Mary were not listed in the 1810 Catholic census of Preston, which may not have included Ashton at that time. The 1820 Catholic census lists Edward Stock, aged 50, living at Tulketh Hall with Mary, aged 50; Michael, aged 18; Edward, aged 16; Catherine, aged 15; and John, aged 14. I can find no further information on Edward and Mary's son Michael after 1820, but their son Edward Jr died in 1829. Edward STOCK(S) Jr: Edward Stocks, of Priest House, Ashton, who was born in about 1802, died on 29 Jan 1829 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 1 Feb 1829, aged 26 years. An inquest was held on 30 Jan 1829. Newspaper Report: "FATAL ACCIDENT FROM SKATING - Edward Stocks, of Priest House, near Water-lane-ends, Preston, was found drowned in the Lancaster Canal, near Cottom Bridge, on the morning of the 30th inst. He was skating on the canal the previous evening, and coming to some ice that had been broken the day before, it gave way, and no assistance being at hand, he was drowned. His hat was found on the ice the following morning, which led to the discovery of the fatal accident. Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 7 Feb 1829 Edward and Mary's son John married Jane Miller in 1832 (see below), and the 1835 Preston electoral rolls list Edward Stocks, of Tulketh Hall brow, as the owner of a freehold house in Fylde Road, with J. Stocks (probably his son John), as tenant. He died two years later. Edward STOCK(S) Sr: Edward Stocks, of Lancaster House, Ashton, who was born in about 1762, died on 27 Jan 1837 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 74 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Friday, the 27th ult., Mr. Edward Stock, of Ashton, near this town, yeoman, aged 74." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 4 Feb 1837 Edward Stock, a Yeoman, of Ashton, Preston wrote a Will appointing his son John, his daughter Catherine, and Richard Pilkington of Preston, gentleman, to be his Executors. "I give and bequeath unto my dear wife all such of my household goods, furniture, stock of provisions and apparel as she shall make choice of for her own use and disposal." His executors were to sell his residuary personal estate, and mortgage his real estate to raise sufficient funds to pay his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, and then pay his wife an annuity during her life of £20 per year, paid in two equal half-yearly payments, with the first payment made ten days after his death. The interest and clear rents from one third of his residuary real and personal estate were to be paid to his wife during the joint lives of his wife and his son Michael, so that she could maintain, support, and clothe his son Michael "in a manner suitable to his state and condition". After his wife's death, if his daughter Catherine was still living, she would take over the care of her brother Michael, if he was living at the time of his mother's death. If Michael survived both his mother and sister, the executors were to use the one third portion of his estate to care for Michael for his lifetime. After Michael's death the one third part of his estate was to be divided between his children John and Catherine as tenants in common. One other third part of his estate was to go to his son John absolutely, and the last third part was to be held in trust for his daughter Catherine, absolutely. Edward signed the Will with his hand and seal of 21 Sep 1833, which was witnessed by B.F. Allen of Preston, Richard Cunliffe of Longton and William Bradley of Preston. On 30 Sep 1837 the Will of Edward Stock, late of Ashton, Yeoman, "who departed this life on or about" 27 Jan 1837, was proved to John Stock of Preston, Catherine Stock of Ashton, and Richard Pilkington of Preston, valued at under £300. On the night of the 1841 census Mary Stock, Ind. (of independent means), aged 74, was living in Hill Place, Preston with Catherine, Ind., aged c. 30; and Edward, aged 8. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Although relationships were not recorded in the 1841 census, Edward was Mary's grandson, the son of her son John. Her daughter Catherine, who never married, died eight years later. Catharine Stock died on 31 Aug 1849, and was buried in a private family grave, A-10, in the churchyard at St Bede's Catholic Church in Clayton Green, aged 42 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Friday week, of cancer, at Clayton Green, near this town, Catherine, only daughter of the late Mr. Edward Stock, yeoman, Ashton-upon Ribble, aged 43." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 8 Sep 1849 At the time of the 1851 census Mary Stocks, an annuitant, aged 84, was living with her son John at Warton Lodge, Lytham Road, Warton (see below). Mary (Morris) Stock died three weeks later. Mary Stock died on 23 Apr 1851 and was buried in the private family grave, A-10, in the churchyard at St Bede's Church, aged 84 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday week, at the house of her son, Mr. John Stock, Warton Lodge, near Kirkham, Mary, the relict of the late Mr. Edward Stock, yeoman, Ashton-upon-Ribble, aged 84 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 May 1851 Edward and Mary's son Michael died at Marsden Hall in Colne, a private hospital for people with mental health issues, on 24 Feb 1869 and was buried on 1 Mar 1869 in the private family grave, A-10, in the churchyard at St Bede's Church, aged 68 years. Monument Inscription: "Sacred to the memory of Catherine Stock, daughter of Edward and Mary Stock, who departed this life on the 31st day of August 1849, aged 43 years. Also for the above named Mary, wife of Edward Stock, formerly of Ashton near Preston, who departed this life on the 25th day of April 1851, aged 84 years. Also Michael Stock, son of the above, who departed this life on the 24th February 1869, aged 68 years." Note: The private grave at St Bede's Church in Clayton Green contains just the three burials mentioned above. It is in the southern or 'old' graveyard. The Family of John and Jane STOCK(S): John Stocks, a bachelor, aged 22, a yeoman, of Preston and Jane Miller, a spinster, aged 35, of Cottom, were married on 19 Jan 1832 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were John Waterworth and Ellen Miller. Their ages and John's occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 12 Jan 1832. John and Jane's first child was Edward, who was born on 30 Oct 1832 and baptized at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam on 1 Nov 1832, with sponsors were John Miller and (blank) Stock. He was followed by Agnes, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 22 Jun 1834, with sponsors Henry Barns and Ellen Miller; then Mary, who was born on 27 Jul 1836 and was baptized Mary Hock (sic) at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Robert and Cecilia Carter. Two and a half years later, they lost their eldest daughter. Agnes STOCK(S): Agnes Stock, of Lune Street, who was born in 1834, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 19 Jan 1839, aged 4 years. When her death was registered her surname was spelled Stocks. Almost exactly one year later they lost their other daughter. Mary STOCK(S): Mary Stock, of Lune Street, who was born in 1836, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Jan 1840, aged 3 years. When her death was registered her surname was spelled Stock. John and Jane's fourth and last child also died in infancy. John Joseph STOCK(S): John Joseph Stocks was born on 2 Feb 1840 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors Thomas and Ellen Walton. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 30 Apr 1840, aged 3 months. When his birth was registered no middle name was recorded, but it was recorded when his death was registered. His surname was spelled Stock when both his birth and death were registered. On the night of the 1841 census John Stock, a publican, aged c. 30, was living in Lune Street, Preston with Jane, aged c. 40. Living with them was a female servant, Elizabeth Newsham, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John was running The Angel Inn pub. On the night of the census their son Edward, aged 8, was staying with John's widowed mother Mary (see above). John and Jane eventually left the pub and moved away from Preston. At the time of the 1851 census John Stocks, a farmer of 47 acres, aged 41, was living at Warton Lodge, Lytham Road, Warton with his wife Jane, aged 50, and their only surviving child, Edward, a farmer's son, aged 18. Living with them was John's widowed mother, Mary Stocks, an annuitant, aged 84; and two unmarried servants, Ann Benson, a house servant, aged 27; and Richard Benson, a farm servant, aged 22. John was listed as born in Newburgh, Jane was born in Cottam, Edward was born in Cadley, Mary was born in Rivington, and the servants were born in Wray Green. John's mother, Mary (Morris) Stock died three weeks later. (see above) John and Jane's son Edward married Mary Smith on 11 Feb 1854 at St John's Catholic Chapel, known as The Willows, in Kirkham. Marriage Notice: MARRIAGES...On Saturday last, at the Willows Catholic Chapel, Kirkham, by the Rev. C. Teebay, Edward, only son of John Stock, Esq., of Warton Lodge, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Smith, yeoman, of Kellemargh-house." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 18 Feb 1854 Edward and Mary's son John was born later that same year, and by 1861 John and Jane had relocated to a smaller farm in Lea, near Preston. On the night of the 1861 census John Stock, a farmer of 8 acres, aged 51, was living in Lea Town with Jane, aged 63. Staying with them was their grandson, John Stock, a scholar, aged 6. Also staying with them was an unmarried female servant, Isabella Haydock, a house servant, aged 22. John was listed as born in Newburgh, Jane was born in Cottam, their grandson was born in Wharton (sic), and the servant was born in Salwick. Jane (Miller) Stock, of Lea, died on 18 Nov 1862 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam, aged 66 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 18th inst., Jane, wife of Mr. John Stock, yeoman, Lea, aged 66." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Nov 1862 At the time of the 1871 census John Stock, widower, a farmer of 4 acres and landowner, aged 61, was living at Vine House, Lea Town. Still living with him was his servant, Isabella Haydock, a housekeeper and dairy maid, aged 32. John Stock died eight years later. John Stock, of Lea, died on 8 Dec 1879 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Andrew's Catholic Church in Cottam, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 8th inst., at Lea, Mr. John Stock, aged 70." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Dec 1879 Probate Notice: "STOCK John. 2 March (1880). The Will with a Codicil of John Stock late of Lea in the County of Lancaster Yeoman who died 8 Dec 1879 at Lea was proved at Lancaster by John Francis Clarkson of Fernyhalgh in the Township of Broughton in the said County Yeoman and John Stock of Newton-with-Scales in the said County Butcher the Grandson two of the Executors. Personal Estate under £200." Note: John Stock was born in Newburgh, a small town about 5 miles northwest of Ormskirk. |
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The Family of Thomas and Ann SUDELL: Thomas Sudel (sic), a bachelor, aged 21, a spinner, and Ann Justice, a spinster, aged 20, both of Preston, were married on 2 Oct 1827 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence and with the consent of Vincent Justice, father of Ann Justice, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were Robert Dunderdale and Ann Talbot. Thomas signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and Thomas' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 29 Sep 1827. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. Thomas and Ann baptized their first seven children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with James, who was baptized on 16 Nov 1828. Their second child died in infancy. Ellen SUDELL (1): Ellen Suddell was baptized on 26 Sep 1830, with sponsors James Winder and Lucy Justice. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Nov 1830, where her abode was listed as Bridge Street, and her age was recorded as "infant". The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Thomas Sudell, a spinner, living at 15 Bridge Street. Their third child, another daughter they called Ellen, was born that year. She was baptized on 15 Jul 1832, with sponsors James Winder and Ann Hurst. Their name was spelled Suddel in the baptism transcripts. Ellen was followed by Mary Sudle, who was born on 12 Aug 1835 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors William Miller and Catherine Barton; then another child that did not survive. Lucy SUDELL: Lucy Siddle (sic) was born on 3 Nov 1839 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors Thomas Sheliker and Jane Walker. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Sep 1840, aged 10 months. Her abode was listed as 15 Bridge Street, and her surname was spelled Sudell. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Sudell, a cotton spinner, aged c. 35, was living in Bridge Street, Preston with Ann, aged c. 30, and three children, James, aged 12; Ellen, aged 8; and Mary, aged 6. Also staying with them was John Southworth, a cotton spinner, aged c. 25; and Rebecca Southworth, a cotton weaver, aged c. 25. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their sixth child was born the next year. Vincent SUDELL: Vincent Siddell (sic) was born on 19 Mar 1842 and was baptized the following day, with sponsors William Helm and Sarah Harrison Fell. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 25 Aug 1842, aged 2 months. Thomas and Ann's seventh child was another daughter they called Lucy, who was born on 29 Aug 1843 and was baptized on 1 Sep 1843, with sponsors Thomas Lund and Elizabeth Green. Their eighth and last child did not survive. Ann SUDELL: Ann Suddell (sic) was born on 28 Mar 1846 and was baptized at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 5 Apr 1846, and the sponsors were Charles and Ellen Suddell.
She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 7 Jun 1846, aged 2 months, and her abode was listed as Meadow Street. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Siddell, a cotton spinner, aged 48, was living at 6 Meadow Street, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 43, and three children, Ellen, a throstle spinner, aged 18; Mary, a scholar, aged 15; and Lucy, a scholar, aged 7. Thomas was listed as born in Fulwood, and Ann and their daughters were born in Preston. Also staying with them was a married lodger, Ellen Walter, a plain sewer, aged 20, who was born in Ireland. Their daughter Ellen died the following year. Ellen SUDELL (2): Ellen Sudell, of Meadow Street, who was born in 1832, died on 17 Oct 1852 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 22 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS..."On Sunday last, Ellen Sudell, Meadow-street, aged 22." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Oct 1852 Ann (Justice) Sudell, of North Road, was buried on 31 Jan 1858 in a public grave, C-551, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 51 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Ann Sudell, North-road, aged 51 years;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Feb 1858 A little more than two years after Ann's death, Thomas remarried. Thomas Sudell and Betsy Croft were married on 26 May 1860 at St Ignatius Church. They were married by Richard Corr, and the witnesses were Henry and Ann Bamber.
On the night of the 1861 census Thomas Suddell, a cotton spinner, aged 57, was living at 92 North Road with his second wife Elizabeth, aged 63; his daughter Mary, aged 25; and two of Elizabeth's children, Ann Croft, a cotton weaver in a mill, aged 21; and Thomas Croft, a whitesmith, aged 19. Also living with him was a boarder, Ellen Thringfellow, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 17. Thomas was listed as born in Fulwood, Elizabeth was born in Catforth, and the rest of the household was born in Preston. Thomas seems to have managed to avoid the census takers in 1871, and his second wife, Elizabeth, died sometime between 1861 and 1881. On the night of the 1881 census Thomas Sudell, widower, a cotton spinner, aged 75, was living as a boarder at 40 Lord Street, Preston. He was boarding at the home of Mary Melling, widow, a provision dealer, aged 64, and her three children. They were all listed as born in Preston. He died three years later. The death of Thomas Sudell was registered in Preston in the fourth quarter of 1884, aged 82 years but he was not buried in Preston Cemetery and I have been unable to locate his burial elsewhere. There was no death notice published. Note 1: Ann (Justice) Sudell was the daughter of Vincent Justice, who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 10 Aug 1841. Note 2: In 1881 the Ancestry website has indexed Thomas under the surname Lindell. |
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Mary SUDDELL HAMPSON: Mary Siddle (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 14 Apr 1833. She was the daughter of Thomas Hampson and Jane Siddle, and the sponsors were Bernard and Jane Clinton. She did not survive infancy and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Mar 1836, aged 2 years. Her name was transcribed as Mary Sudall Kempson in the burial transcripts, and her abode was listed as 109 Church Street. Although Mary's baptism entry appeared to show Thomas and Jane as a married couple, they didn't actually marry until 1835. Thomas Hampson, a bachelor, and Jane Sidwell (sic), a spinster, both of Preston, were married on Christmas Day 1835 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were George Goodier and Jane Clinton. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the register with an X. Further information on this family will be found under The Family of Thomas and Jane HAMPSON. |
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Adam SWARBRICK: When Adam Swarbrick, of North Road, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 29 Jan 1826 his age was not recorded in the burial transcripts. Frustratingly, his age was also omitted from the death notice. Death Notice: "DIED...At Preston, Mr. Adam Swarsbrick (sic), miller;" Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 11 Feb 1826 The 1820 Catholic Census of Preston Adam Swarbrick was living in Moore Lane, with Margaret, but their ages were not recorded. The only record that I can find of an Adam Swarbrick in Preston that includes his age was when, on 6 May 1822, Adam Swarbrick, a miller, aged 30, was initiated into the Freemason's United Grand Lodge in Preston. This would put his year of birth at about 1791 and would mean that he was about 35 years old when he died in 1826. Adam Swarbrick and Margaret Haythornthwaite, both of Preston, were married on 18 Mar 1814 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were William Hind and Ellen Hawes.
Adam and Margaret also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Apr 1814, where the witnesses were Thomas Layfield and Mary Waterhouse. I can find no record of Adam and Margaret having had any children, and there were no children listed with them in the 1820 census. I can find no further record of Margaret (Haythornthwaite) Swarbrick. Note: Adam Swarbrick was a sponsor at the baptisms of two of the children of James and Thomasin Swarbrick. James was reportedly born in Wesham, near Kirkham. An Adam and Joseph Swarbreck were both baptized in Kirkham on 29 Aug 1790; and a James Swarbreck was baptized on 1 Apr 1793, all at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham. They were the sons of James and Ann "Nancy" Swarbreck. |
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The Family of James and Thomasin SWARBRICK: James Swarbrick, a bachelor, aged 23, a miller, and Thomasin Melling, a spinster, aged 22, were married on 5 Aug 1816 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by William Towne, Curate, and the witnesses were Mary Mawdsley and Adam Swarbrick. Thomasin signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and James' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 5 Aug 1816. James and Thomasin baptized five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with Ann, who was baptized on 15 Aug 1817, with sponsors Adam Swarbrick and Ann Kellet. I can find no later record of Ann and suspect that she may have been the person buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 11 Mar 1818, with no first name, age or abode recorded. James and Thomasin's second child was Joseph, who was baptized on 28 Mar 1820, with sponsors Adam Swarbrick and Ann Kellet. Sometime after Joseph's birth the family travelled to Ireland for a time, where their daughter Mary was born. By 1825 they had returned to Preston, and their son Thomas was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 Feb 1825, with sponsors Robert Snape and Margaret Banks. He was followed by a child that did not survive infancy. William SWARBRICK: William Swarbric (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 21 Mar 1829, with sponsors James Mercer and Mary Dodds. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 12 Feb 1830, but his age and abode were not recorded in the burial transcripts. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list James Swarbrick, a joiner, living at 3 Water Street. He and Thomasin's last known child was born the following year. Jane Elizabeth Swarbrick was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 18 Aug 1833, with sponsors Edward Harrison and Mary Dodds. On the night of the 1841 census James Swarbrick, a joiner, aged c. 50, was living in the Shambles, Preston with three children, Joseph, a comedian, aged c. 20; Mary, a dress maker, aged c. 20; and Thomas, aged c. 15. I suspect that his wife Thomasin was the Thomas Swarbrick, aged c. 40, that was listed living in the Straight Shambles with Jane, aged 7. Mary was listed as born in Ireland and the rest of the family were born in Lancashire. Their daughter Jane died the following year. Jane SWARBRICK: Jane Swarbrick, of 96 High Street, who was born in in 1833, died of water in the head on 26 Jan 1842 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery four days later, aged 8 years. When her father registered her death he was described as a joiner, of 96 High Street. Her middle name was not recorded in the burial transcripts or in the death register. On the night of the 1851 census James was away from home and Thomason (sic) Swarbrick, married, a dressmaker, aged 56, was living at 14 Old Cock Yard, Preston with two grown sons, Joseph, a joiner, aged 31; and Thomas, a professor of music, aged 26. Staying with them was a visitor, James Cox, a farmer, aged 66. The visitor was listed as born in Longton, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Sometime after 1851 the family moved to St John's Place, Preston, where their son Joseph died. Joseph Swarbrick, of St John's Place, who was born in 1820, was buried on 26 Oct 1860 in a public grave, B-356, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 41 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Joseph Swarbrick, St. John's-place, 41;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Nov 1860 At the time of the 1861 census James Swarbrick, a joiner, aged 70, was living at 11 St John's Place, Preston with his wife Ann, aged 66; and two lodgers, Robert Ray, widower, a taylor (sic), aged 58; and Mary Ellen Dugdale, aged 5. James was listed as born in Wesham, Thomasin "Ann" was born in Penwortham, Robert was born in Scotland, and Mary Ellen was born in Preston. Thomasin died three years later. Thomasine Swarbrick, of St John's Place, who was born in about 1793, was buried on 3 Feb 1864 in a public grave, D-202, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 70 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last:...Thomas (sic) Swarbrick, St. John's-place, aged 70;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Feb 1864 I believe that James Swarbrick, who was born in about 1792, died in 1870. James Swarbrick, of the workhouse, died on 23 Oct 1870 and was buried three days later in a public grave, Q-403, in a Church of England section of Preston Cemetery, aged 78 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 23rd inst., at the Workhouse, Fulwood, James Swarbrick, aged 78 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 29 Oct 1870 Note 1: The spelling of Thomasin's first name varied from one record to another, with examples being Tomasin, Tomasine, and Thomasina. Note 2: James Swarbrick was almost certainly related to Adam Swarbrick, who was a sponsor to two of James and Thomasin's children. An Adam Swarbrick was baptized at St Michael's Parish Church in Kirkham on 29 Aug 1790, and a James Swarbrick was baptized in the same church on 1 Apr 1793. They were both the children of James and Ann (or Nancy) Swarbrick, of Wesham. |
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Catherine SWARBRICK: Catherine Swarbric (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 Mar 1834. She was the daughter of Mary Swarbric, and the sponsors were Thomas Swarbric and Elizabeth Adamson. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 22 Mar 1835, where her abode was listed as Canal Street, and her age was recorded as "infant". She would have been almost 1 year old. It is always difficult to trace an unmarried mother, especially if she has a common name - and there were a few Mary Swarbricks of child bearing age in Preston at the time of Catherine's birth. One person of interest married two months after Catherine's birth. James Margison, a bachelor, aged 39, a carter, and Mary Swarbrick, a spinster, aged 41, both of Preston, were married on 28 May 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married, by licence, by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were George Moss and Mary Carlisle. Mary Carlisle signed the marriage register with an X. Their ages and James' occupation were not recorded in the marriage register and are taken from the Marriage Bond, dated 26 May 1834 It may only be a coincidence, but James and Mary named their only child Catherine. She was born on 10 May 1835 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors John and Elizabeth Lupton. On the night of the 1841 census James Margeson, an innkeeper, aged c. 45, was living at the Fox and Goose pub in Bolton Street West, Preston with Mary, aged c. 45, and their daughter Catherine, aged 5. Staying with him was Mary Duckworth, a female servant, aged c. 20; and Richard Teebay, a cotton dresser, aged c. 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Sometime after 1841 James retired and moved his family out of Preston. At the time of the 1851 census James Margeson, a retired innkeeper, aged 57, was living at Haighton Cottage, Durton Top, Haighton with his wife Mary, aged 59, and their daughter Catherine, a scholar, aged 15. James was listed as born in Westby, Mary was born in Salwick, and Catherine was born in Preston. On the night of the 1861 census James Margeson, a farmer of 28 acres, aged 69, was living in Durton, Broughton with Mary, a farmer's wife, aged 69, and Catherine, a farmer's daughter, aged 25. Living with them were two unmarried servants, Thomas Swarbrick, a farm servant, aged 44; and Grace Keighley, a house servant, aged 25. Catherine was married on 23 Jan 1862. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On the 23rd inst., at the Catholic Chapel, Fernyhalgh, by the Rev. Richard Gillow, Mr. Richard France, porter merchant, of this town, to Catherine, only daughter of Mr. James Margison, of Broughton." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 25 Jan 1862 Mary, James and their daughter Catherine all died before the date of the next census. Mary (Swarbrick) Margeson died in Preston on 18 Feb 1869 and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Catholic Church in Fernyhalgh. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 18th ult., Mary, wife of Mr. James Margeson, of Theatre-street, Preston, aged 78." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 6 Mar 1869 James Margeson died on 16 Apr 1870 and was buried with his late wife in the churchyard at St Mary's Church in Fernyhalgh. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 16th inst., at 22 Great-Avenham-street, Mr. James Margeson, aged 79 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 23 Apr 1870 Probate Notice: "MARGISON James. 27 February (1878). The Will with a Codicil of James Margison formerly of Haighton but late of Preston both in the County of Lancaster Yeoman who died 16 April 1870 at Preston was proved at Lancaster by Peter Halsall of Salwick in the County of Lancaster Farmer the surviving Executor. Personal Estate under £100." Monument Inscription: "MARGESON Pray for the soul of Mary, wife of James Margeson of Preston, who departed this life on 18 February 1869, aged 78 years. Also for James Margeson, who died 16 April 1870, aged 79 years". James and Mary's daughter Catherine died on 30 Aug 1870, just four months after her father, and was buried in the churchyard at St Mary's Church, Fernyhalgh. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 30th ult., Catherine, wife of Richard France, wine merchant, Arcade Buildings, Fishergate, aged 35 years." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 Sep 1870 Monument Inscription: "FRANCE - Pray for the soul of Catherine France of Preston, who died 30 August 1870, aged 35 years. Also for James, second son of the above, who died 1 November 1930. Also for Grace, wife of the above James, who died 28 October 1932". |
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The Family of George and Margaret (Norris) SWARBRICK: George Swarbrick, bachelor, a miller, and Margaret Norris, a spinster, both of Croston, were married on 25 May 1824 at St Michael and All Angel's Parish Church in Croston. They were married after Banns by G. Parkin, Curate, and the witnesses were George Hayes and Robert Norris. Before they were married Margaret had a son, James Norris, who was born on 7 Oct 1820 and was baptized at St Michael and All Angel's Church four days later. The name of his father is not known. George and Margaret also had a son together, John Norris, who was born on 20 May 1823 and was baptized in the same church on 11 Jun 1823. Until they married, George was ordered to pay support for the child, but John Norris died in infancy and was buried in the churchyard at Croston on 16 Jun 1823, aged 1 month. The first child born to George and Margaret after they married was Ellen, who was born on 28 Jan 1825 and was baptized two days later at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church in Mawdesley. Their second child died in infancy. Mary SWARBRICK: Mary Swarbrick was born on 18 Mar 1827, probably after the family moved to Preston, but I have been unable to find the record of her baptism. She died very soon after birth and may have been baptized at the bedside. She was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Mar 1827, where her age was recorded as "infant". George and Margaret baptized their next five children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with William, who was born on 10 May 1828 and was baptized five days later, with sponsors James Walton and Esther Smith. He was followed by Elizabeth, who was born on 10 Oct 1830 and was baptized seven days later, with sponsors Thomas and Elizabeth Swarbrick; then another daughter they called Mary, who was born on 1 Jun 1832 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors William and Isabella Swarbrick; John, who was born on 27 Aug 1834 and was baptized four days later, with sponsors John and Mary Swarbrick. A little more than six months later, George and Margaret lost another child. Ellen SWARBRICK: Ellen Swarbrick, of Walton's Mill, Moor Lane, who was born in 1825, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 13 Mar 1835, aged 10 years. George and Margaret's next child was Margaret, who was born on 5 Nov 1837 and was baptized three days later at St Wilfrid's Chapel, with sponsors James Horn and Mary Smith. She was followed by George, who was born on 13 Dec 1839 and was baptized two days later at St Ignatius Catholic Church, with sponsors Richard Simpson and Mary Swarbrick. He died on 4 Oct 1840 and was buried three days later in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 9 months. His abode was recorded as Moor Lane.
Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last, George, infant son of Mr. George Swarbrick, Corn Dealer, of this town." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 10 October 1840 Five months later, George and Margaret lost yet another child. Margaret Swarbrick, of Moor lane, was buried on 7 Mar 1841 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 3 years. Her name was recorded as Mary Swarbrick in the burial register. There was only one death of a Mary Swarbrick registered in Preston in 1841, and she was an 81 year old woman.
On the night of the 1841 census George Swarbrick, a corn dealer, aged c. 35, was living in Appleby Street, Preston with Margaret, aged c. 35, and four children, William, aged 13; Elizabeth, aged 10; Mary, aged 9; and John, aged 7. Living with him was a female servant, Jane Swindlehurst, aged 20. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. George Swarbrick was a successful corn miller and invested his money in houses around Preston, including his own home at 22 East View, Preston, which he had built by his cousin Thomas Swarbrick. At the time of the 1851 census George Swarbrick, a corn merchant, aged 46, was living at 22 East View with his wife Margaret, aged 49, and their four children, William, a corn merchant, aged 22; Elizabeth, aged 20; Mary, aged 18; and John, a scholar, aged 16. George was listed as born in Garstang, Churchtown, Margaret was born in Croston, and their children were born in Preston. George and Margaret's son William married Alice Morton at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 25 Nov 1852; their daughter Elizabeth married James Hull at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 11 May 1854; and their daughter Mary married William Hayes at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jan 1856. By the night of the 1861 census George Swarbrick, a corn merchant, aged 56, was still living at 22 East View with Margaret, a housekeeper, aged 59, and their unmarried son John, a corn dealer, aged 26. Staying with them was a granddaughter, Margaret Alice, the daughter of their son William; and Mary Swarbrick, a niece, aged 21, who was working as their house servant. Mary was the daughter of George's younger brother William and was born in Liverpool. Their son John married Mary Jane Townsend at St Ignatius Church on 10 Mar 1865, and George died six years later. George Swarbrick, of 22 East View, died on 4 Feb 1871 and was buried four days later in a private grave, C-416, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 66 years. His was the first interment, buried 15 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 4th inst., at his residence, 22 East View, Mr. George Swarbrick, Corn Merchant, aged 66." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 Feb 1871 Probate Information: George Swarbrick wrote his Will on 1 December 1869. He appointed his wife Margaret, his son John, and his son-in-law William Hayes as the Executors of his Estate. He left three months wages to his servant (and niece), Mary Swarbrick; and £2.00 to his sister Isabella Smith. He left his house at 22 East View, Preston, and £50.00 to his wife, as well as the use and enjoyment of all of his household furniture, effects, and utensils. After his wife's death, the house was to pass to his daughter Mary Hayes, wife of the above mentioned William Hayes. All other Real and personal property, including his two houses in Holstein Street, Preston and five cottages in Mill Fold, Appleby Street, Preston were to be sold and the money raised was to be invested in trust for his children William, John, Mary, and Elizabeth - the wife of James Hull, Brewer. £50.00 of his son William's share was to be held in trust for William's five children living at that time (George, Margaret, Henrietta, Mary, and Harry). Probate was granted on 25 Mar 1871, Effects under £1500.00, Re-sworn 1886: Under £2000.00. On the night of the 1871 census Margaret Swarbrick, an annuitant, aged 69, was living at 22 East View. Staying with her was her grandson George S Swarbrick, a cotton hooker, aged 16; her granddaughter Henrietta Swarbrick, a scholar, aged 12; and her servant Mary Swarbrick, a general domestic servant, aged 32. George and Henrietta were the children of Margaret's son William, who at that time was living in Liverpool with his second wife Ellen (Parkinson) Swarbrick, who he married in Liverpool in 1865, five months after the death of his first wife Alice (Morton) Swarbrick. Margaret (Norris) Swarbrick lived out the rest of her days at her home in East View, where she died on 17 Dec 1877. She was buried on 20 Dec 1877 in the private grave, C-416, at Preston Cemetery, aged 76 years. Hers was the second interment, buried 13 feet deep. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 17th inst., at her residence, 22 East View, Margaret, relict of the late George Swarbrick, Corn Merchant, aged 77 years, and sister of the late Thomas Norris, Howick House, near Preston." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 21 Dec 1877 Probate Information: Margaret Swarbrick wrote her Will on 2 September 1871, appointing her sons William and John, and her son-in-law William Hayes as the Executors of her Estate. She left her new silk dress to her daughter Elizabeth, and all other clothing and wearing apparel was to be divided equally between her two daughters Elizabeth and Mary. All other real and personal Estate was to be divided between her four children, William, John, Elizabeth and Mary. Her daughters were to have sole rights to their shares of the Estate, free from Marital Control. The Will was witnessed by Isabella Smith of 9 Holstein Street, the sister of her late husband; and William Banks, Solicitor. Probate was granted on 8 Jan 1878 to William Swarbrick of Sion Hill, Fulwood; John Swarbrick of 29 East View, Preston; and William Hayes of Lime Street, Preston. Effects: Under £2000.00 Monument Inscription: "IHS - pray for the soul of George Swarbrick, who died Feb'y 4th 1871, aged 66 years. Also for Margaret, wife of the above, who died Dec'r 17th 1877, aged 76 years. May their souls Rest in Peace. Also for Elizabeth, sister of the above George Swarbrick, who died June 6th 1879, aged 70 years. On whose souls sweet Jesus, have mercy." Note: George and Margaret Swarbrick were my great-great-great grandparents, and further information about their family can be found on my Swarbrick Family website. |
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The Family of John and Betty SWARBRICK: John Swarbrick, of Preston, and Betty Higginson, of Goosnargh, were married on 20 Apr 1807 at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Goosnargh. They were married after Banns by Joshua Southward, minister, and the witnesses were Robert Bamber and Ann Garnall. Betty signed the marriage register with an X. After marrying in Goosnargh John and Betty settled in Preston, but it was at the time for which the St Wilfrid's records are missing. We know from later records that they had at least three children during this period, George, who was born in about 1808; Thomas, born in about 1810; and James, born in about 1811. The first of their children to appear in the surviving St Wilfrid's baptism records was William, who was baptized on 21 Jan 1813, with sponsors Ed. Higgison and Catherine Smith. He was followed by the first of three daughters they called Jane, who was baptized on 9 Apr 1815, with sponsors Robert Corvel and Jane Hall. This child died in infancy but I can find no record of her death or burial. Their last two children also died in infancy. Jane SWARBRICK (2): Jane Swarbrick was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 6 Jan 1818, with sponsors Thomas Pemberton and Margaret Swarbric. Their surname was spelled Swarbric in the baptism transcripts. Jane died in infancy and was almost certainly the Jane Swarbrick who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 20 Mar 1818, but her age was transcribed as 2 years instead of two months. Jane SWARBRICK (3): Jane Swarbrick was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 10 Oct 1819, with sponsors John Garner and Ann Waring. She was almost certainly the J. Swarbrick who was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Apr 1820, aged 1 year. The 1820 Catholic census of Preston lists John Swarbrick, aged 36, living at 1 Slaters Yard with Betsy Swarbrick, aged 35, and four children, George, aged 12, Thomas, aged 10, James, aged 8, and William, aged 7. As this is a branch of my own family, I have searched for years for any further record of Elizabeth (Higginson) Swarbrick, but cannot find her death or burial anywhere in the Preston area. I believe that John remarried in 1822. John Swarbrick, a widower, and Ellen Lund, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 4 Jul 1822 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Matthew Mark, Curate, and the witnesses were William Shepherd and Mary Swarbrick. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day and with the same witnesses. Their surname was spelled Swarbric in the St Wilfrid's transcripts. Mary Swarbrick may have been John's younger sister, who was born in 1801 and didn't marry until 1828. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...On Thursday last, Mr. John Swarbrick, to Miss Ellen Lund, both of Preston." Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 6 Jul 1822 John and Ellen had two children together, the first was Robert, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 12 May 1823, with sponsors John Prescot and Mary Swarbrick. Their second child died in infancy. Mary SWARBRICK: Mary Swarbric (sic) was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 16 Jan 1825, and the sponsors were Peter Eccles and Mary Almond. She was buried almost exactly one year later. Mary Swarbrick, of Lune Street, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jan 1826, where her age was recorded as "infant". Her father died ten weeks later. John SWARBRICK: John Swarbrick, of Lune Street, who was born in 1783, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 31 Mar 1826, aged 44 years. Ellen (Lund) Swarbrick appears to have remarried two years after John's death. William Beale, a bachelor, and Ellen Swarbrick, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 3 May 1828 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by P. Fraser, and the witnesses were James and Mary Ann Spencer. James Spencer signed the marriage register with an X. They had been married in a Catholic ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel the previous day, with the same witnesses. Marriage Notice: "MARRIED...At Preston,...Mr. William Beale, to Miss (sic) Ellen Swarbrick;" Published in the Lancaster Gazette, Sat., 17 May 1828 William and Ellen did not baptize any children in Preston and seem to disappear from local records after the date of their marriage. Note 1: When James Spencer and Mary Ann Dunderdale were married in 1819 an Ellen Lund was a witness. Note 2: More information on John Swarbrick's family can be found on my personal family tree website. The Family of James and Mary Ann SWARBRICK: John and Betty's son James was married in 1834. James Swarbrick, a bachelor, and Mary Richardson, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 29 Apr 1834 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Roger Carus Wilson, Vicar, and the witnesses were William Butcher and Ann Richardson. All four signed their own names in the marriage register. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...at the Parish Church...on Tuesday, Mr. Jas. Swarbrick, to Miss Mary Richardson...all of this town". Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 3 May 1834 James and Mary Ann's first child was John, who was baptized at St Mary's Catholic Chapel in Preston on 15 Feb 1835, with sponsors William Swarbrick and Ann Richardson. Their next four children were baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel, beginning with George, who was born on 18 Apr 1836 and was baptized six days later, with sponsors George Swarbrick and Alice Richardson. He was followed by Thomas, who was born on 27 Apr 1838 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors John Richard (Richardson?) and Grace Holden; then Elizabeth, who was born on 25 Feb 1840 and was baptized on 1 Mar 1840, with sponsors William and Mary Holden. On the night of the 1841 census James Swarbrick, a labourer, aged c. 30, was living in Hill Street, Preston with Mary, aged c. 30, and four children, John, aged 6; George, aged 5; Thomas, aged 3; and Elizabeth, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. John and Mary Ann's fifth child was born the following year. Ann Swarbrick was born on 1 Apr 1842 and was baptized two days later, with sponsors Thomas Swarbric (sic) and Anna Holden. She did not survive infancy and was buried in the churchyard at St Ignatius Catholic Church on 1 Oct 1843, aged 18 months.
James and Mary's sixth child was a second daughter they called Ann, who was born on 24 Sep 1843 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church on 1 Oct 1843, with sponsors Thomas Swarbrick and Anna Holden. She was followed by Mary Ann, who was born on 5 Nov 1845 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church four days later, with sponsors William Richardson and Lucy Parkinson; then William, who was born on 14 Jul 1848 and was baptized at St Ignatius Church three days later, with sponsors John and Margaret Lancaster; and James, who was born on 4 Jan 1850 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel the next day, with sponsors Roger and Ann Waring. At the time of the 1851 census James Swarbrick, a plasterer, aged 40, was living at 22 Hill Street, Preston with his wife Mary, aged 40, and eight children, John, an apprentice plasterer, aged 16; George, at home, aged 14; Thomas, an errand boy, aged 12; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 11; Ann, a scholar, aged 7; Mary Ann, a scholar, aged 5; William, aged 2; and James, aged 1. They were all listed as born in Preston. Their tenth and last child was born later that same year. Robert Swarbrick was born on 29 Aug 1851 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel two days later, with sponsors William and Elizabeth Bamber. He did not survive infancy and was buried on 13 Dec 1852 in the churchyard at St Ignatius Church, aged 15 months. His father died almost exactly one year later. James SWARBRICK: James Swarbrick, of Hill Street, who was born in about 1811, died on 22 Dec 1853 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on Christmas Day 1853, aged 42 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday last, aged 42, Mr. James Swarbrick, plasterer, Hill-street." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 24 Dec 1853 James and Mary Ann's son George, of Hill Street, died young and was buried on 10 Feb 1858 in a public grave, C-561, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 21 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Since our last...George Swarbrick, Hill-street, aged 21 years;". Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 13 Feb 1858 At the time of the 1861 census Mary Swarbrick, widow, a housekeeper, aged 49, was living at 2 Garden Street, Preston with five of her children, Isabella (actually Elizabeth), a power loom cotton weaver, aged 21; Anne, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 17; Mary Ann, a power loom cotton weaver, aged 15; William, a scholar, aged 12; and James, a scholar, aged 10. Living separately at the same address was Mary's widowed brother John Richardson, a professor of music, aged 43, with his five children, John, an apprentice, aged 14; William, a scholar, aged 12; Anne, a scholar, aged 10; Elizabeth, a scholar, aged 8; and Mary, a scholar, aged 5. John Richardson Jr was listed as born in Liverpool and the rest of the household was born in Preston. James and Mary Ann's daughter Elizabeth married John Green on 16 Nov 1863 at St Wilfrid's Chapel, witnessed by Richard Sherliker and Ann Swarbrick. They had five children. Mary Ann's move to Garden Street was a temporary one, and she later returned to Hill Street. On the night of the 1871 census Mary Swarbrick, widow, an annuitant, aged 38 (sic), was living at 22 Hill Street with two of her unmarried children, Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 25; and James, a moulder, aged 21. Living with her was her widowed brother John Richardson, an organist, aged 53, and two of his children, Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 19; and Elizabeth, a cotton weaver, aged 17. Mary's age was probably originally entered as 58 years but the 5 was mistaken for a 3 when the transcriptions were made. On the night of the 1881 census Mary Swarbrick, a widow, aged 70, was still living at 22 Hill Street. Living with her was her unmarried daughter Ann, a cotton weaver, aged 35, her unmarried sister Ann Richardson, a seamstress, aged 67; two nieces, Ann Richardson, a cotton weaver, aged 28; and Elizabeth Richardson, a cotton weaver, aged 26; and two grandsons, Thomas Green, a plasterer, aged 16; and James Green, a scholar, aged 11. The younger Ann Richardson and her sister Elizabeth were born in Liverpool, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. Thomas and James Green were two of the children of John and Elizabeth (Swarbrick) Green. Mary Ann (Richardson) Swarbrick died before the date of the next census. Mary Ann Swarbrick, of 22 Hill Street, was buried on 24 Oct 1889 in a private grave, E-568, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 75 years. Hers was the second interment in a grave she purchased four years earlier for the burial of her sister Ann Richardson. Note: More information on James and Mary Ann's family can be found on my personal family tree website. |
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Robert SWARBRICK: Robert Swarbrick, of North Road, who was born in about 1790, died on 29 Jan 1826 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 2 Feb 1826, aged 35 years. There was no death notice published. A couple of days before he died, Robert Swarbrick dictated his Will as follows: "Memorandom - At the desire of Robert Swarbrick of Preston in the County of Lancaster, labourer, that is to say, if any moneys left by the Will of William Gregson, gentleman, of Manchester, should become my property, in the first place I desire that my just debts, funeral and other expenses be first paid, and that the interest of the residue, if any, be applied to the bringing up of my children now born or hereafter to be born, and if it should prove insufficient, to apply a part of the stock to the bringing up of the said children to the age of twentyone years and then to be equally divided between my said children an (sic) widow, but if in case my children and widow should die I do appoint my brother Thomas Swarbrick my heir and whom I appoint my sole Executor." "Witness this this (sic) Twenty Ninth Day of January Eighteen hundred and Twenty six. (signed) Richard Nutter, William Lupton and William Holden."
Because Robert did not sign or make his mark on the Will, on 21 Feb 1827 two of the witnesses to the Will, Richard Nutter and William Lupton, had to sign a legal statement attesting to the validity of Robert's Will, which said in part, "...these Deponents further severally say that owing to the extreme weakness, sickness and blindness of the Testator he was unable to sign the said Will or Testamentary paper." In his Will Robert mentions his wife and children, but not by name. He did not baptize any children at St Wilfrid's Chapel, and without knowing his widow's first name, I am unable to find any further information. Note 1: William Gregson may have been related to Robert by marriage. An Isabel Swarbrick married Richard Melling on 8 May 1780 at both St John's Parish Church and St Wilfrid's Chapel. Richard apparently died aged 26 years and was buried in the churchyard at St John's Parish Church on 25 Apr 1787. Isabel Melling, a widow, married William Gregson on 26 Apr 1790 at the Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George, now Manchester Cathedral. Note 2: Robert was buried within a few days of Adam Swarbrick, who also lived in North Road, and was of a similar age. However, I cannot find any conclusive evidence that the two men were related. |
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The Family of Thomas and Sarah SWARBRICK: Thomas Swarbrick, a bachelor, and Sarah Almond, a spinster, both of Preston were married on 6 May 1833 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Clark, Curate, and the witnesses were James Winder and Jane Akers. Jane Akers signed the marriage register with an X. Marriage Notice: "MARRIAGES...On Monday last...Mr. Thomas Scarisbrick (sic), to Miss Sarah Almond." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 11 May 1833 Thomas and Sarah's first child was Richard, who was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel on 30 June 1834, with sponsors James Winta (probably Winders) and Jane Akers. He was followed by George, who was born on 28 Jul 1836 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel three days later, with sponsors John Clarkson and Ann Crombleholme. Their third child did not survive infancy. Robert SWARBRICK: Robert Swarbrick was born on 11 Apr 1838 and was baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel four days later, with sponsors Robert and Mary Swarbrick. He was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 8 Mar 1840, aged 22 months. His abode was recorded as Arthur Street. On the night of the 1841 census Thomas Swarbrick, a joiner, aged 31, was living in Arthur Street, Preston with Sarah, aged 33, and two children, Richard, aged 6; and George, aged 4. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their fourth child was born two years later. Thomas Swarbrick was born on 2 Mar 1843 and was baptized three days later, with sponsors Robert and Mary Ann Swarbrick. He was the last of their children to be baptized at St Wilfrid's Chapel. Their fifth child, Mary Ann, was born on 2 Mar 1845 and was baptized the same day at St Augustine's Catholic Church, with sponsors John and Jane Swarbrick. She was followed by William, who was born on 4 Nov 1846 and was baptized four days later at St Augustine's Church, with sponsors James and Mary Stirzaker. At the time of the 1851 census Thomas Swarbrick, a builder employing six men, aged 40, was living at 118 Hudson Street, Preston with his wife Sarah, aged 43, and five children, Richard, an apprentice joiner, aged 16; George, an apprentice joiner, aged 14; Thomas, a scholar, aged 8; Mary, a scholar, aged 6; and William, a scholar, aged 4. Thomas Sr was listed as born in Skerton, Sarah was born in Garstang, and the children were born in Preston. Mary Ann died four years later. Mary Ann Swarbrick died on 23 Jan 1855. She was not buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery or in the churchyards of either St Ignatius Catholic Church, or St John's Parish Church. She may have been buried in the churchyard at St Augustine's Catholic Church, but their early burial register is apparently missing. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Tuesday last, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. Thomas Swarbrick, builder, of this town, in the 10th year of her age." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 27 January 1855 Thomas Swarbrick Sr died on 15 Jul 1859, and was buried two days later in a private grave, C-272, in a Catholic section of Preston Cemetery, aged 49 years. His was the first of seven interments. Death Notice: "DEATHS...Yesterday, at his residence, Old Chapel-yard, Friargate, Mr. Thomas Swarbrick, joiner and builder, aged 49. Much respected by a large circle of friends." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 16 July 1859 Thomas Swarbrick's Will: Thomas Swarbrick of Preston, joiner & builder, wrote his Will on 15 July 1859. He appointed his brother John Swarbrick of Wyresdale, boot & shoemaker; his cousin George Swarbrick of Garstang, tailor & draper; and his son Richard Swarbrick to be his Executors. He directed that his just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid, then £20 to his son Richard "as a reward for his faithful services". His trustees were to carry on his business until his youngest child reached the age of 21 years. His eldest son Richard was to act as manager of the business and be paid a fair salary. After his youngest child turned 21, the business and all stock was to be sold off and the capital divided between all of his children then living and the children of any of his children who predecease him. Richard was to have the power to bid for and purchase the said business with preference over other bidders. His wife Sarah was to have use and enjoyment of all of his household goods, furniture, etc., and an annuity of 15 shillings per week for the remainder of her life as his widow. After her death, they were to be sold to form a part of his residual estate. The trustees were to retain "all my leasehold property in Friargate and Old Chapel Yard...", keep them in good repair, and use the rental income from the said properties to pay the several legacies mentioned in the Will. The trustees were to continue to pay his son Thomas during his apprenticeship, and to pay his son William the money necessary for his maintenance and education until he turned 21 - not to exceed £25 per year. The Will was signed by Thomas Swarbrick on 15 July 1859 and witnessed by John Catterall, Solicitor, Preston; and John Riley, Shopkeeper, Preston. The Will was proved at Lancaster on 23 August 1859 to John Swarbrick of Wyresdale, Boot & Shoe Maker, the brother; George Swarbrick of Garstang, Tailor & Draper; and Richard Swarbrick of Preston, Joiner & Builder, the son. Effects: under £1500.00 After Thomas' death his son Richard took over the business in Old Chapel yard, and on the night of the 1861 census Richard Swarbrick, a master joiner employing eleven men and five boys, aged 26, was living in Old Chapel Yard with his wife Jane, aged 36, and three children, Sarah, aged 6; Agnes, aged 5; and Thomas, aged 7 months. Living with him was his widowed mother, Sarah Swarbrick, aged 53. Also staying with him was Mary Almond, aged 23, who may have been related to Sarah. Sarah was listed as born in Claughton, Jane was born in Walton-le-Dale, Mary Almond was born in Bootle, and the rest of the household were born in Preston. At the time of the 1871 census Sarah Swarbrick, widow, an annuitant, aged 63, was living at 65 Maudland Bank, Preston with her unmarried son William, a labourer, aged 23. Sarah (Almond) Swarbrick died four years later. Sarah Swarbrick, of Maudland Bank, died on 9 Apr 1875 and was buried four days later in the family grave, C-272, at Preston Cemetery. Hers was the fourth interment. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On the 9th inst., at her residence, Maudland-bank, Sarah, widow of the late Thomas Swarbrick, joiner and builder, of this town, age 67." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 17 Apr 1875 Note: More information on this family can be found on my Swarbrick Family website. |
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The Family of Thomas and Elizabeth SWARBRICK: Thomas Swarbrick, a widower, of full age, a card master, of Whittle-le-Woods, the son of William Swarbrick, a labourer, and Elizabeth Dunlop, a spinster, of full age, of Whittle-le-Woods, the daughter of William Dunlop, a stonemason, were married on 2 Dec 1838 at St Andrew's Parish Church in Leyland. They were married after Banns by Gardner Baldwin, Vicar, and the witnesses were Matthew Pilkington and Mary Taylor. The bride and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. Thomas and Elizabeth's first child was William Dunlop Swarbrick, who was born on 6 Oct 1839 and was baptized on 20 Oct 1839 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Preston, and the sponsors were Peter and Mary Chatburn.
Sometime after William's birth the family moved for a time to Accrington, and on the night of the 1841 census Thomas Swarbrick, a cotton carder, aged c. 25, was living in South Street, New Accrington, with Elizabeth, aged c. 25, and one child, William Dunlop Swarbrick, aged 1 year. They were all listed as born in Lancashire. Their daughter Sarah Ann was born in Accrington later that year, but they eventually returned to Preston, where their son died. William Dunlop SWARBRICK: William Dunlop Swarbrick, of Canal Street, who was born in 1839, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 6 Nov 1842, aged 3 years. Thomas and Elizabeth's return to Preston was brief, and they later moved to Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire where three more children were born, Thomas in about 1848, another son the called William Dunlop in about 1850, and Robert in about 1853. I cannot find Thomas and his family anywhere in England at the time of the 1851 census. Thomas died sometime before April 1861, but I have been unable to determine where and when he died. On the night of the 1861 census Elizabeth Swarbrick, widow, a nurse, aged 45, was living at 4 Bradley Street, Preston with four children, Sarah Ann, a cotton warper, aged 19; Thomas, a cotton piecer, aged 13; William, a creeler, aged 11; and Robert, a creeler, aged 8. Elizabeth was listed as born in Whittle-le-Woods, Sarah Ann was born in Accrington, and the younger three children were born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire. This is the last record I can find for Elizabeth (Dunlop) Swarbrick. Note: The second William Dunlop Swarbrick married Ann Pendlebury at St John's Parish Church in Preston on 27 Dec 1875. After having three children in Preston they emigrated to Saskatchewan, Canada. Annie (Pendlebury) Swarbrick died in January 1929 and William Dunlop Swarbrick died in February 1935. They are buried together in Lloydminster Cemetery, Saskatchewan. |
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Mary SWEENEY: At the time of her burial in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Jun 1838 Mary Sweeney, aged 60 years, was living at 23 Crown Street. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list Dennis and Barney Sweeney, both weavers, living at 23 Crown Street. It is not known how Mary was related to Dennis and Barney. At the time of the 1841 census Barney Swany (sic), a journeyman cotton weaver, aged c. 35, was living with Terence and Catherine Swany in Ashworth Street. |
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The Family of James and Esther SWIFT: James Swift, bachelor, a weaver, and Esther Forrest, a spinster, both of Preston, were married on 18 Oct 1802 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Humphrey Shuttleworth, Vicar, and the witnesses were Thomas Sharrock and William Hodgkinson. James and Esther both signed the marriage register with an X. Although they were listed as a married couple at the time, their daughter Mary was born two months before they married. Mary Swift, the daughter of James and Esther Swift, was born on 9 Sep 1803 and was baptized on 9 Oct 1803 at St John's Parish Church. The first child born after they married was John, who was born on 13 Apr 1805 and was baptized at St John's Parish Church on 26 May 1805. James and Esther do not appear to have had any other children, and I can find no record of the death of James Swift. Their daughter Mary died young. Mary SWIFT: Mary Swift, who was born in 1803, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 16 Dec 1821, aged 17 years. By 1823 Esther (Forrest) Swift was a widow, and remarried in that year. Thomas Heaton, a widower, and Esther Swift, a widow, both of Preston, were married on 14 Jun 1823 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married after Banns by Thomas Raven, Curate, and the witnesses were George and Margaret Waring. Thomas, Esther and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. They also had a Catholic marriage ceremony at St Wilfrid's Chapel on the same day, and with the same witnesses. Their life together was a brief six years, as Thomas Heaton died in 1829, aged 70 years. The 1832 Preston electoral rolls list John Swift, a weaver, living at 14 Park Street, and on the night of the 1841 census John Swift, a weaver, aged c. 35, was living in Park Street, Preston with Esther, aged c. 55. John is listed as having been born outside of the county, and Esther was listed as born in the county. The 1841 census did not record people's marital status or relationship, but I believe that John was unmarried, and that Esther was his widowed mother, who should have been recorded as Esther Heaton. She died five years later, and her son died four years after her. John SWIFT: John Swift, of King Street, who was born in 1805, died on 10 Jan 1850 and was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery three days later, aged 45 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Thursday week,...John Swift, King-street, aged 45;" Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 19 Jan 1850 |
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Eliza SWINDLEHURST: Eliza Swindlehurst, of Arthur Street, who was born in about 1795, was buried in St Wilfrid's Cemetery on 17 Feb 1837, aged 41 years. Her husband remarried the following year. John Swindlehurst, a widower, aged 46, a labourer, of Arthur Street, the son of the late John Swindlehurst, a husbandman, and Ellen Kettlewell, a widow, aged 46, a housekeeper, of Chatham Street, the daughter of John Lofthouse, a husbandman, were married on 7 Aug 1838 at St John's Parish Church in Preston. They were married by Charles Wagstaff, Curate, and the witnesses were John and Mary Richardson. The bride, groom and both witnesses signed the marriage register with an X. John and Ellen's marriage was a brief one, as she died less than two years after they married. Ellen Swindlehurst, of Chatham Street, who was born in about 1792, died on 9 Feb 1840 and was buried two days later in the churchyard at St Peter's Church in Preston, aged 48 years. Death Notice: "DEATHS...On Sunday last,...Ellen Swindlehurst, Chatham-street, aged 48." Published in the Preston Chronicle, Sat., 15 Feb 1840 On the night of the 1841 census a John Swindlehurst, a labourer, aged c. 50, was living in Pole Street, Preston with Thomas, aged 5. They were both listed as born in Lancashire. I can find no further record of either John or Thomas. Note: I cannot be certain that the John Swindlehurst listed in the 1841 census was the husband of Eliza and Ellen, but he was the only man by that name and of about the right age who was living in Preston and working as a labourer. |
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