Charles Hooley (1838-1908)

Charles Hooley is my 2nd great grandfather. He was born on 30 December 1838 to William and Sarah (Sherratt) Hooley. The certificate gives an address of Thimble Bridge, Sutton, Cheshire and the birth was registered by Sarah Hooley on 20 January 1839 and signed with her mark.

1841
Birth of sister Mary Hooley (1841-????)

The 1841 census shows the family living at Lunt Hill, Prestbury, Cheshire.

• William Hooley, age 20, silk piecer, born in Cheshire
• Sarah Hooley, age 20, silk piecer, born in Cheshire
• Charles Hooley, age 3, born in Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 1, born in Cheshire

1843

Birth of brother Jonathan Hooley (18431843)

Death of brother Jonathan Hooley, age <1

1846
Birth of brother David Hooley (1846-1887)

1851

The family were now living in St George's Street, Sutton, Cheshire

• William Hooley, age 38, silk mill piecer, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Sarah Hooley, age 36, silk winder, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Charles Hooley, age 12, silk winder, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 10, scholar, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire

1861

The family had moved to 137 Mill Lane, Sutton, Cheshire

• William Hooley, age 44, mill factory worker, born in Sutton, Cheshire
• Sarah Hooley, age 45, born in Congleton, Cheshire
• Charles Hooley, age 22, cotton factory worker, born in Sutton, Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 19, cotton factory worker, born in Sutton, Cheshire
• David Hooley, age 15, cotton factory worker, born in Sutton, Cheshire

1862

Charles married Elizabeth Pimblott on 28 September 1862 in the Parish Church, Prestbury, Cheshire

Charles Hooley, age 24, bachelor, staff man, residing in Sutton

Father: William Hooley, silk steward

Elizabeth Pimblott, age 21, spinster, residing in Sutton

Father: None given

Witnesses: James Walker and Mary Hooley (Charles' sister)

1863

Death of mother Sarah (Sherratt) Hooley, age 50

Birth of daughter Sarah Jane Hooley (1863-1934)

1865

Birth of son Thomas Hooley (1865-1912)

1867

Birth of half-sister Eliza Jane Hooley (1867-????)

1868

Birth of daughter Emily Hooley (1868-1868)

Death of daughter Emily Hooley, age <1

1870

Death of wife Elizabeth (Pimblott) Hooley, age 29

1871

Now widowed, Charles was living at 36 Knight Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire

• Charles Hooley, age 32, silk staff man, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire (widower)
• Sarah Jane Hooley, age 7, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Thomas Hooley, age 6, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Charles married Mary Hammond on 14 May 1871 in Chelford, Cheshire

Charles Hooley, age 32, widower, staff man, residing in Macclesfield

Father: William Hooley, steward

Mary Hammond, age 28, spinster, residing in Sutton

Father: Thomas Hammond, carter

Witnesses: Henry Barker (Mary's brother in law, married to her older sister Ann) and Sarah Hammond (Mary's younger sister)

1872

Birth of son Frederick Charles Hooley (1872-1927)

1874

Birth of son William Henry Hooley (1874-????)

1881

Charles and family are now living in 10 Blackshaw Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire

• Charles Hooley, age 41, warehouseman, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 39, silk piecer, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Sarah Jane Hooley, age 17, silk piecer, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Thomas Hooley, age 16, silk piecer, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Fred C Hooley, age 8, scholar, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• William H Hooley, age 6, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire

1882

Birth of son Percy Hooley (1882-1919)

1887

Death of brother David Hooley, age 42

1891

The family had now moved to Peel Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire

• Charles Hooley, age 52, steward in silk mill, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 49, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Frederick C Hooley, age 19, silk dyer, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Percy Hooley, age 9, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire

1901

They were still living in Peel Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire

• Charles Hooley, age 62, silk staff man, born in Sutton, Cheshire
• Mary Hooley, age 60, born in Sutton, Cheshire
• Percy Hooley, age 19, plumber, born in Sutton, Cheshire

1908

Charles died on 15 August 1908, age 69 in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Marriage: Fanny Hassall (1829-1875)

Fanny Hassall is my 3rd great aunt and she married James Jackson on 25 December 1847 in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire.

The transcription reads:

James Jackson, full age, bachelor, potter, residing in Stoke

Father: Thomas Jackson, potter

Fanny Hassall, minor, spinster, residing in Fenton

Father: William Hassall, potter

Witnesses: William Tarns and Rosanna Mountford 

(I haven't been able to find out who the witnesses were)

Wordless Wednesday

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas 2019

William Hassall (1844-1918)

William Hassall is my 2nd great grandfather.

William was born in about November 1844 in Fenton, Staffordshire to William and Mary (Hassall) Hassall. He was the 3rd child of 4 and the youngest of the 2 boys.

1850
Death of mother Mary (Hassall) Hassall - age 39

1851
Census found, which seems to be correct, but more investigation is required to confirm this.

1861
In the 1861 census, the family were living in Great Fenton, Staffordshire.
Mary Hassall is William's step mother. William's mother died in 1850 and his father married Mary Healin in 1851.

• William Hassall – age 52, potter’s thrower, born in Stoke on Trent (Head)
• Mary Hassall – age 65, born in Stoke on Trent (Wife)
• Fanny Jackson – age 31, potter’s transferer for painter, born in Stoke on Trent (Daughter, widow)
• Benjamin Hassall – age 21, potter’s booksetter, born in Stoke on Trent (Son)
• William Hassall – age 16, potter’s oven boy, born in Stoke on Trent (Son)
• Maria Hassall – age 12, potter’s painter, born in Stoke on Trent (Daughter)
• James Jackson – age 10, potters jigger (wheel turner for a platemaker), born in Stoke on Trent (Grandson)
• Mary Ann Jackson – age 6, born in Stoke on Trent (Granddaughter)
• William Hassall – age 87, retired potter, born in Stoke on Trent (Father)

Fanny (Hassall) Jackson was William’s aunt, she married James Jackson in December 1847, he died in 1858.

1868
Birth of daughter, Sarah Ann Hassall (1868-1951)

William married Sarah Ann Alcock in St Peters Church, Stoke upon Trent on 15 August 1868.
The marriage record states:
William Hassall, age 22, bachelor, potter, living at Great Fenton
Father: William Hassall, potter
Sarah Ann Alcock, age 22, spinster, living at Great Fenton
Father: Thomas Alcock, labourer
Witnesses: William Hassall (probably William's father) and Maria Hassall (William's sister)

1870
Birth of son, William Thomas Hassall (1870-1964)

1871
The 1871 census shows the family still living in Great Fenton. William and Sarah Ann were living with William's father and Maria (Hassall) Beardmore his youngest sister with her husband and daughter.

• William Hassall – age 62, potter, born in Staffordshire (Head, widower)
• William Hassall – age 27, ovenman, born in Staffordshire (Son)
• Sarah A Hassall – age 25, potter, born in Staffordshire
• Sarah A Hassall – age 2, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William T Hassall – age 6 months, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William Beardmore – age 29, ovenman, born in Staffordshire
• Maria Beardmore – age 26, potter, born in Staffordshire
• Mary M Beardmore – age 1, born in Fenton, Staffordshire

1872
Birth of daughter, Elizabeth Hassall (1872-1952)

1874
Birth of daughter, Frances Angelina Hassall (1874-1880)

1875
Death of sister Fanny (Hassall) (Jackson) Alcock - age 46

1876
Birth of daughter, Florence Hassall (1876-1968)

1878
Birth of son, Rupert John Hassall (1878-1942)

1879
Death of father William Hassall - age 70

1880
Death of daughter Frances Angelina Hassall - age 5

1881
The 1881 census shows the family living at 10 Tramway, Fenton, Staffordshire.

• William Hassall – age 36, potter’s placer, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Sarah Ann Hassall – age 34, potters wheel turner, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Sarah Ann Hassall – age 12, potters paintress, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William J Hassall – age 10, potter jigger turner, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Hassall – age 8, scholar, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Florence Hassall – age 5, scholar, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Rupert Hassall – age 2, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Maria Beardmore – age 33, potters paintress, born in Fenton, Staffordshire (William’s younger sister, a widow)
• Mary M Beardmore – age 11, potters paintress, born in Fenton, Staffordshire (daughter of Maria)

Birth of son, Albert Hassall (1881-1904)

1885

Birth of daughter, Gertrude Lilian Hassall (1885-1949)

1891
In the 1891 census, the Hassall family lived at 1 St Matthew Street, Fenton, Staffordshire.

• William Hassall – age 46, potters oven man, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Sarah A Hassall – age 44, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William Hassall – age 20, engine tenter, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Florence Hassall – age 15, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• John Hassall – age 12, scholar (Rupert John), born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Albert Hassall – age 9, scholar, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Gertrude Hassall – age 5, scholar, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William H Plant – age 23, potters packer, born in Dresden, Staffordshire (Son in law)
• Sarah A Plant – age 22, potters paintress, born in Fenton, Staffordshire (Daughter)
• Francis Plant – age 3 months, born in Fenton, Staffordshire (Granddaughter)

Sarah Ann Hassall married William Harry Plant on 16 February 1890.

1901
By 1901, the family had moved and were now living at 29 Grove Road, Fenton, Staffordshire.

• William Hassall – age 56, potters oven man, born in Stoke, Staffordshire
• Sarah Ann Hassall – age 54, born in Stoke, Staffordshire
• Florence Hassall – age 25, potters gilder, born in Stoke, Staffordshire
• Albert Hassall – age 19, groom, born in Stoke, Staffordshire
• Gertrude Hassall – age 15, born in Stoke, Staffordshire
• Frederick Dunn – age 22, groom, born in Leeds, Yorkshire (Boarder)

1904

Death of son Albert Hassall - age 22

1911
In 1911, William and Sarah Ann were living with their youngest daughter and her husband and had moved to 55 Alton Street, Crewe, Cheshire

• Fred Foster – age 24, saddler, railway company, born in Leek, Staffordshire
• Gertrude Lilian Foster – age 25, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• William Hassall – age 66, retired potters fireman, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Sarah Ann Hassall – age 64, born in Fenton, Staffordshire

The census states that Sarah Ann had a total of 8 children, with 6 still living (Frances Angelina died in 1880 and Albert died in 1904)

William died on 30 June 1918, age 73 at 55 Alton Street, Crewe. The cause of death was given as cancer of the bowel and the informant was Fred Foster (son in-law).

Baptism: Anne Horris (1848-1937)

Anne Horris is Dermot's 3rd great aunt. She was baptised on 21 December 1848 in St Mary's, Drogheda, Co Meath/Louth.

The record is quite difficult to read and I have included the entry above Anne's to show the date.

The transcription reads:

Anne of Owen Horris & Ann Donnelly
Witnesses: James Andrews & Ann McArdle

Wordless Wednesday

December 2006

Michael Egan (????-????)

Michael Egan is Dermot's 2nd great grandfather and we know very little about him. The only record I have found so far is his name mentioned on the marriage record of William Egan and Rose Duffy. This basically gives me his name and his occupation as labourer.

Baptism: Mary Taylor (1818-????)

Mary Taylor is my 4th great aunt, she was baptised on 16 December 1818 at St Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire. Her parents were John Taylor (1785-1851) and Mary Turner (1791-1856).

The record also gives her birth date of 8 December 1818 and also that her father John was a stone-mason.

Surname: Roche

Roche is Dermot's grandmother's maiden name and the links back are:

Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
married
Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
Children:
* Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff
* Gerald Brendan Francis Westhoff

Frances Roche (1902-1966) (grandmother)
married
Edward Westhoff (1902-1957)
Children
* Mary Eileen Westhoff (1925-2006)
* Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
* Josephine Elizabeth Westhoff (1930-2018)
* Edward John Westhoff (1935-living)
* Francis Joseph Westhoff (1938-living)

John Roche (1867-1950)
married
Mary Jane Lloyd (1868-1915)
Children
* Mary Agnes Roche (1897-1975)
* John Joseph Roche (1900-????)
* Frances Roche (1902-1966)
* Ann Roche (1904-????)
* Elizabeth Roche (1907-????)
* Kathleen Roche (1910-????)

John Roche (????-bef. 1896)
married
Jane McLoughlin (1833-????)
Children
* Elizabeth Roche (1858-1930)
* James Roche (1865-????)
* John Roche (1867-1950)
* Michael Roche (1870-????)
* Jane Roche (1873-????)

Joseph Horris (1838-1874)

Joseph Horris is Dermot's 2nd great grandfather. He was born in Ireland in about June 1838 to Owen Horris and Ann (Donnelly) Horris.

I think he may have been born in Drogheda, Ireland, as I have a baptism record which seems to be correct, although I am not 100% sure. None of the records show exactly where Joseph was born, only that he came from Ireland. However, on the 1911 census, his sister Monica gives her place of birth as Drogheda.

1838
Baptised on 3 June 1838 at St. Mary's Drogheda, Ireland.

1840
Birth of sister Elinor Horris (1840-????)

1845
Birth of sister Monica Horris (1845-1913)

1846
Birth of brother Augustin Horris (1846-????)

1848
Birth of sister Anne Horris (1848-1937)

1861
The first record I have of Joseph being in the UK is the 1861 census. He was living with his brother and family at 3 Halls Court, Liverpool.

• Cornelius Horris – age 29, corn porter, born in Ireland (Head)
• Mary Horris – age 26, born in Ireland (Wife)
• Mary Horris – age 4, born in Ireland (Daughter)
• Joseph Horris – age 2, born in Liverpool, Lancashire (Son)
• Anne Horris – age 50, born in Ireland (Mother, widow)
• Joseph Horris – age 23, dock labourer, born in Ireland (Brother)
• Monica Horris – age 16, born in Ireland (Sister)
• Augustin Horris – age 14, born in Ireland (Brother)
• Anne Horris – age 12, born in Ireland (Sister)
• James Howard – age 18, corn porter, born in Ireland (Boarder)

1864
Joseph married Mary Doyle at St Anthony’s, Liverpool on 15 May 1864.
Birth of son Richard Horris (1864-1943)

1866
Birth of son Augustine Horris (1866-1891)

1868
Birth of daughter Ann Horris (1868-1957)

1871
The 1871 census shows the Horris family living at 61 Raymond Street. Joseph's sister Monica is also shown on this census page, but living at 63 Raymond Street.

• Joseph Horris – age 30, labourer, born in Ireland
• Mary Horris – age 24, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Richard Horris – age 7, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Agastaea Horris – age 5, born in Liverpool, Lancashire (Augustine)
• Ann Horris – age 3, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

Birth of daughter Monica Horris (1871-1874)

1873
Joseph was admitted to the medical ward of the Liverpool workhouse on 17 December 1873, there is no indication of why he was admitted.

1874
Birth of daughter Mary Horris (1874-1910)
Death of daughter Monica Horris, age 2

Joseph died at home of phthisis (old term for tuberculosis) on 10 April 1874, age 34, his address is recorded as 6 Court, Tatlock Street. The informant was Mary Horris (signed with mark). He was buried on 13 April 1874 in Ford Cemetery, Liverpool.

Baptism: Elizabeth Westhoff (1901-1943)

Elizabeth Westhoff is Dermot's 1st cousin, twice removed.

Common Ancestors: John Jacob and Mary Ann (Mooney) Westhoff, Dermot's 2nd great grandparents and Elizabeth's grandparents.

Elizabeth was baptised on 6 December 1901 in St Sylvester's, Liverpool.

The transcription reads:

Elisabetha Westhoff, born on 24 November and baptised on 6 December 1901.

Daughter of Henrici and Joannae (Fleming) Westhoff.

Witness: Maria Fleming

Also on the edge it records that Elizabeth married Peter Malone on 16 November 1929 and the witnesses were Frederico Westhoff and Henrietta Coggins Elizabeth's brother and sister).

Wordless Wednesday

Meakin Brothers

The information I have gives from left to right:
John Meakin (1880-1917), great grandfather
Thomas Meakin (1864-1935), 2nd great uncle
Mr Wood, he is given as being a nephew, but I have not found him yet.
James Meakin (1873-1935), 2nd great uncle

The address is given as 17 Langley Road, which is where James lived.

December Birthdays

We only have one living relative with a birthday this month and the only date which is shared is the 8th of December, by 2 of my relatives.

Dermot's side
Birthday
18 December - AW (living relative)
31 December - Teresa Josephine Egan (1901-????) - great aunt

Baptism
21 December - Anne Horris (1848-1937), 3rd great aunt


Jude's side
Birthday
1 December - William Wain (1909-1957), grandfather
8 December - Mary Taylor (1818-????), 4th great aunt
8 December - Mary Ellen Goodwin (1883-1955), great grandmother
13 December - Ann Goodwin (1814-????), 4th great aunt
26 December - Eric Hooley (1908-1992), grandfather

Baptism
3 December - Ellen Copestick (1786-1864), 4th great grandmother
13 December - Fanny Hassall (1829-1875), 3rd great aunt
24 December - Martha Mellor (1813-1819), 4th great aunt

Baptism: Francis Westhoff

Francis Westhoff (1914-1992)

Francis Westhoff is Dermot's 1st cousin twice removed. He was baptised on 28 November 1914 in St Sylvester's, Liverpool.

Common Ancestors: John Jacob Westhoff and Mary Ann Mooney, 2nd great grandparents of Dermot and grandparents of Francis.

The transcription reads:

Born on 21 November 1914 and baptised on 28 November

Franciscus Westhoff son of Henrici and Joannae (Fleming) Westhoff

Godmother: Maria Westhoff

Also on the side of the record, although a little difficult to read. It states that Francis married Catherine Philomena Smith on 9 August 1947 at St Vincents, Liverpool and that the witnesses were Gulielmo Smith and Henrietta Coggins (Henry's sister).

Dermot

I thought as November is Dermot's birthday, I should post a picture of him on here. He looks a little thoughtful, but perhaps he is just pondering about things in general.

Patrick Boushell (1838-1918)

Patrick Boushell is Dermot's 2nd great grandfather. He was born in about April 1838 in Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland to Benjamin and Anne (Hill) Boushell.

1838
Patrick was baptised in Naas, Co Kildare. The certificate gives the godparents as Richard Boushell and Mary Costigan and that the family was living in Currigans Lane, Naas.

1864
Patrick married Mary Dunne on 31 May 1864 in St David's, Nass Co Kildare
The marriage record states:
Patrick Boushell, age 26, bachelor, shoemaker, residing in Naas
Father: Benjamin Boushell, nailer
Mary Dunne, age 20, spinster, servant, residing in Naas
Father: Patrick Dunne, groom
Witnesses: Patrick Murphy and Jane Cassidy

1865
Birth of son Patrick (1865-????)
1867
Birth of son Richard (1867-1951)
1868
Birth of daughter Mary (1868-1869)
1869
Death of daughter Mary, age <1
1870
Birth of son Benjamin (1870-1952)
1873
Birth of daughter Bridget Mary (1873-1943)
Birth of son James (1873-1876)
1875
Birth of daughter Anna (1875-1951)
1876
Death of son James, age 2
1877
Birth of son Joseph (1877-1918)
1879
Birth of son Thomas (1879-1958)
1881
Birth of son John (1881-????)
1883
Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1883-1959)
1885
Birth of daughter Catherine (1885-1960)
1898
Death of father Benjamin Boushell, age 80

1901
31 March 1901 (age 62), Main Street West, Naas, Co Kildare. The census shows Patrick as head of the family, with wife Mary and 8 children (Ben, Bride, Anna, Joe, Tom, John, Lizzie and Kate) still at home.

1902
Death of wife Mary (Dunne) Boushell, age 58

1911
2 April 1911, Main Street South, Naas, Co Kildare. Patrick is now a widower and at home with 5 children (Ben, Bridget, Anna, Lizzie and Kate). It also gives the fact that Patrick had 12 children, 10 of whom are still living.

So where were Patrick's other children in 1911?
Patrick, no records found so far, but one of the 10 children still living
Richard, married and also living in Naas
Joseph, unmarried and living in Naas with brothers Thomas and John
Thomas, unmarried and living in Naas with brothers Joseph and John
John, unmarried and living in Naas with brothers Joseph and Thomas

1918
Patrick died age 81, on 11 Mar 1918 at home, Main Street, Naas, Co Kildare. The cause of his death is given as bronchitis (2 months) and that the informant was Ben Boushell (son), also at the same address.

Baptism: Benjamin Goodwin

Benjamin Goodwin (1810-1879)

Benjamin Goodwin is my 3rd great grandfather and he was baptised on 22 November 1810 at Mill Street Chapel, Congleton, Cheshire.

The transcription reads:

Benjamin the son of Jonathan and Ann Goodwin of the township of Buglawton Parish of Astbury of the County of Cheshire was born Oct 24th and baptised Nov 21st 1810 by me James Haws, Minister of the Gospel

Surname: Hooley

Hooley is my mother's name and the links back are:

Judith Yvonne Wain

Sheila Hooley

married

John Stanton Wain

Children:

Judith Yvonne Wain

Sandra Louise Wain

Eric Hooley (1908-1992)

married

Brenda Meakin (1912-1982)

Children:

* Ewart Keith Hooley

* Sheila Hooley

* Gillian Hooley

Percy Hooley (1882-1919)

married

Mary Ellen Goodwin (1883-1955)

Children:

* Leslie Hooley (1907-1907)

* Eric Hooley (1908-1992)

* Norman Hooley (1911-1981)

* Frank Hooley (1913-1998)

* Dennis Hammond Hooley (1918-2003)

Charles Hooley (1839-1908)

married

Mary Hammond (1841-1911)

Children:

* Frederick Charles Hooley (1872-1927)

* William Henry Hooley (1874-????)

* Percy Hooley (1882-1919)

William Hooley (1813-????)

married

Sarah Sherratt (1815-????)

Children:

* Charles Hooley (1839-1908)

* Mary Hooley (1840-????)

* David Hooley (1846-????)

Jonathan Hooley (????-????)

married

Unknown

Child:

* William Hooley (1813-????)

Isaac Wain (1850-1932)

Isaac Wain is my 2nd great grandfather. He was born on 22 January 1850 in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire to Isaac and Hannah (Mellor) Wain. Isaac had 4 wives during his lifetime and he is mentioned on 7 census records, which means he has quite a lengthy biography.

Isaac's Timeline
1850
22 Jan 1850 - born to Isaac and Hannah (Mellor) Wain
7 Feb 1850 - baptised, St Bartholomews, Longnor, Staffordshire
30 Mar 1851 - living at Moor Side, Leek with parents and brother Micah
abt. Nov 1858 - birth of sister Eliza Wain
1860
7 Apr 1861 - living at Heathylee, Staffordshire with parents and sister Eliza
1870
2 Apr 1871 - living at Heathylee with parents, brother Micah and sister Eliza
4 Feb 1873 - married Lydia Downes in the Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Chapel, Leek
1 May 1876 - death of wife Lydia (Downes) Wain, age 21
5 Jun 1877 - married Mary Sigley at Brunswick Chapel, Leek
21 Jul 1877 - birth of son William Wain
1880
21 Jan 1880 - birth of son Matthew Wain
3 Apr 1881 - living at Rose Cottage, Leekfrith with wife Mary and sons William and Matthew
29 Apr 1883 - birth of son Richard Wain
abt. May 1886 - birth of son Isaac Wain
16 May 1889 - death of mother Hannah (Mellor) Wain, age 70
1890
abt. May 1890 - birth of son John Wain
9 Oct 1890 - death of son John Wain, age <1
11 Oct 1890 - death of wife Mary (Sigley) Wain, age 40
5 Apr 1891 - living at Upper Haden, Leekfrith with sons William, Matthew, Richard and Isaac
28 Sep 1891 - married Hannah Hulme at St Matthew, Meerbrook
abt. Aug 1892 - birth of daughter Hannah Wain
abt. Aug 1893 - birth and death of daughter Mary Wain
abt. May 1895 - birth of son Daniel Wain
16 Jan 1897 - birth of son Enoch Wain
abt. Nov 1898 - birth of son Moses Wain
1900
abt. Aug 1900 - death of son Moses Wain, age 1
31 Mar 1901 - living at Higher Haden Farm, Leeekfrith with wife Hannah, daughter Hannah and sons Daniel and Enoch
9 Feb 1906 - death of father Isaac Wain, age 89
23 Feb 1909 - death of wife Hannah (Hulme) Wain, age 55
1910
23 Feb 1911 - married Mary Broadhurst at Parish Church, Leek
2 Apr 1911 - living at Lock Gate, Leekfrith with wife Mary
22 Apr 1917 - death of son Isaac Wain, age 30
1920
abt. Feb 1922 - death of sister Eliza (Wain) Mellor, age 63
1930
25 May 1932 - died at Lock Gate, Meerbrook, Staffordshire, age 82
28 May 1932 - buried in Meerbrook Church, Staffordshire

Census Details
1851
In the 1851 census, the Wain family lived in Moor Side, Leek, Staffordshire.
Isaac Wain – age 34, silk weaver, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Hannah Wain – age 32, born in Hartington, Derbyshire
Micah Wain – age 4, born in Hartington, Derbyshire
Isaac Wain, age 1, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire

1861
By 1861, the family had moved to Heathylee, Staffordshire and Micah was working away from home as an agricultural labourer.
Isaac Wain – age 43, farmer of 30 acres, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Hannah Wain – age 42, born in Derbyshire
Isaac Wain – age 11, born in Heathylee, Staffordshire
Eliza Wain – age 2, born in Heathylee, Staffordshire

1871
In the 1871 census, Isaac was still at home, the family remained in Heathylee.
Isaac Wain – age 54, farmer of 47 acres, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Hannah Wain – age 53, born in Hartington, Derbyshire
Micah Wain – age 24, farmers son, born in Hartington, Derbyshire
Isaac Wain – age 21, boot & shoe maker, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Eliza Wain – age 12, farmers daughter, born in Heathylee, Staffordshire

1881
The family were now living at Rose Cottage, Leekfrith, Staffordshire and Isaac was with his 2nd wife
Isaac Wain – age 31, shoemaker and farmer of 7 acres, born in Alstonefield, Staffordshire
Mary Wain- age 31, born in Alstonefield, Staffordshire
William Wain – age 3, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Matthew Wain – age 1, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire

1891
The family were now living at Upper Haden, Leekfrith, Staffordshire.
Isaac Wain - age 41, farmer and shoemaker, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire (widower)
William Wain - age 13, farmer's son, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Matthew Wain - age 11, scholar, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Richard Wain - age 7, scholar, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Isaac Wain - age 4, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire

1901
Isaac was living at Higher Haden Farm, Leeekfrith, Staffordshire with his 3rd wife

Isaac Wain - age 51, farmer and shoemaker, born in Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Hannah Wain - age 47, born in Biddulph, Staffordshire
Hannah Wain - age 8, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Daniel Wain - age 5, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
Enoch Wain - age 4, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire

1911
Isaac was now living at Lock Gate, Leekfrith, Staffordshire with his 4th wife

Isaac Wain - age 61, farmer and shoemaker, born in Moor Side, Hollinsclough, Staffordshire
Mary Wain - age 46, born in New Street, Winkhill, Staffordshire

Marriages and Children

Lydia Downes 1855-1876) 

4 February 1873, Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Chapel, Leek, Staffordshire

Mary Sigley (1849-1890)

5 June 1877, Brinswick Chapel, Leek, Staffordshire

William (1877-1963) (my great grandfather)

Matthew (1880-1973)

Richard (1883-1957)

John (1890-1890)

Isaac (1886-1917)

Hannah Hulme (1854-1909)

28 September 1891, St Matthew, Meerbrook, Staffordshire

Hannah (1892-????)

Mary (1893-1893)

Daniel (1895-????)

Enoch (1897-1978)

Moses (1898-1900)

Mary Broadhurst (1865-1940)

23 February 1911, Parish Church, Leek, Staffordshire

Marriage: George Gabb and Ann Hemmings

I thought it might be interesting to look at some of the events in the "Trees" which occurred on or near today's date.

The first is the marriage of George Gabb and Ann Hemmings, which took place on 15 November 1866 at Christ Church, Crewe, Cheshire.

Ann Hemmings is my 3rd great aunt.

Common ancestor: John Hemmings and Sarah Rhead who are my 3rd great grandparents and the parents of Ann

The transcription reads:

George Gabb, age 30, bachelor, fitter, residing in Crewe

Father: George Matthew Gabb, Smith

Ann Hemmings, age 24, residing in Crewe

Father: John Hemmings, labourer

Witnesses: William Craig Davidson (possibly a friend of George, he was also a fitter) and Hannah Hemmings (sister of Ann)

Frances Alice & Bertha Hemmings

This picture is of Frances Alice Hemmings (1882-1960), Bertha Hemmings (1888-1955) and Thomas Beard (1881-1938).

Frances Alice and Bertha are my 2nd great aunts and Frances Alice married Thomas Beard in 1902, so this photograph may have been taken around then. If so, it would make Frances Alice 20 years old, Bertha 14 and Thomas 21.

Johann Jacob Westhoff (abt.1831-1908)

Johann Jacob Westhoff is Dermot's 2nd great grandfather. He was born in Hanover, Germany in approximately 1831 to Johann Gustav Westhoff, his mother's name is unknown. We know that at some point before 1851 he moved to from Germany to England, as he is shown on the 1851 census.

Johann Jacob and family moved from London to Liverpool sometime between 1860 and 1861. Their 2nd son (Martin) died in London in 1860 and the 1861 census shows the family living in Liverpool. They were living at the same address as Martin Westhoff and his family, it is not known if there was a family connection with Martin, possibly cousins. They may have moved to Liverpool with the intention of going to the United States. Martin and his family left Liverpool in 1870 and sailed to the USA. Records show that Martin settled in Boston, Massachusetts.

Marriage and Children
1855 
22 April 1855, married Mary Ann Mooney at St John’s in Wapping, Middlesex.
1856 
21 January 1856, birth of son John Michael (1856-1859)
1858 
14 June 1858, birth of son Martin (1858-1860)
1859 
5 August 1859, birth of son Joannes Augustinus (John) (1859-1924)
abt. November 1859, death of son John Michael, age 3
1860 
abt. October 1860, death of son Martin, age 2
1862 
abt. Feb 1862, birth of son Frederick William (1862-1920)
1864 
8 July 1864, birth of daughter Henrietta (1864-1866)
1866 
6 April 1866, death of daughter Henrietta, age 2
1867 
27 March 1867, birth of son Edward James (1867-1921)
1869 
5 February 1869, birth of son Henry (1869-1920)

Census
1851
John Jacob was living in Sugar House, Gowers Walk, Whitechapel, Middlesex with many other sugar house workers, his occupation is given as labourer.

1861
The Westhoff family were living at 63 Portland Street, Liverpool and sharing the accommodation with several others as can be seen from the census record.

1861 census for 63 Portland Street, Liverpool

• Martin Westhoff - age 34, labourer in sugar house, born in Hanover (naturalised)
• Julia Westhoff - age 33, born in Ireland
• Martin Westhoff - age 7, scholar, born in London, Chelsea
• Mary J Westhoff - age 5, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Antoinette Westhoff - age 3, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Cornelius A Westhoff - age 1, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Martin Coyne - age 20, cooper, born in Ireland
• Joseph Terending - age 24, labourer in sugar house, born in Kingdom of Prussia
• John Sennon - age 21, dock labourer, born in Ireland
• Sarah McLennand - age 14, servant, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• John J Westhoff – age 30, labourer in sugar house, born in Hanover
• Mary Westhoff – age 34, born in Stepney, London
• John Westhoff – age1, born in Stepney, London
• Patrick Power - age 21, labourer in sugar house, born in Ireland
• Mary Power - age 19, born in Ireland
• Margaret Power - age 2 months, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

1871
The Westhoff family lived at Raymond Street Court House. This was in the Scotland Road area, one of the most overcrowded and neglected parts of Liverpool. The small houses were built off dark, narrow courtyards and provided cheap housing for the huge numbers of people moving to the city at this time.

• John Westhoff – age 40, fireman at sugar house, born in Germany
• Mary Westhoff – age 45, born in Middlesex
• John Westhoff – age 12, born in Lancashire
• Frederick Westhoff – age 10, born in Lancashire
• Edward Westhoff – age 4, born in Lancashire
• Henry Westhoff – age 2, born in Lancashire

1881
The family were now living at 3 Hedley Street, Liverpool.

• John Westhoff – age 49, fireman, born in Germany
• Mary Westhoff – age 52, born in London, Middlesex
• John Westhoff – age 21, labourer, born in London, Middlesex
• Frederick Westhoff – age 19, labourer, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Edward Westhoff – age 14, at school, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Henry Westhoff – age 12, at school, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

1891
The family were now at 26 Skirving Street, Liverpool.

• John Westhoff – age 60, marine stoker, born in Hanover
• Mary Westhoff – age 65, born in London
• John Westhoff – age 32, marine stoker, born in London
• Frederick Westhoff – age 29, dock labourer, born in Liverpool
• Henry Westhoff – age 22, marine stoker, born in Liverpool

1901
They were still living at 26 Skirving Street, Liverpool, all their sons apart from Frederick had left home.

• John Westhoff – age 70, marine fireman, born in Germany
• Mary Weshtoff – age 74, born in London, Middlesex
• Frederick Weshtoff – age 39, dock labourer, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

1908
John Jacob died aged 76 at home, 26 Skirving Street, Liverpool on 19 August 1908. The cause of his death is given as pneumonia and exhaustion. The informant of his death is given as Fred Westhoff (son), also living at the same address.

Will: Rebecca Dutton Goodwin (1853-1898)

I haven't found many wills so far, so this was a bit of a surprise.

Rebecca Dutton Goodwin is my 3rd great aunt, our common ancestors are Benjamin and Jane (Crump) Goodwin, my 3rd great grandparents.

The transcript reads:
This is the last and only Will of me Rebecca Goodwin of 178 Newton Street, Macclesfield in the County of Chester. I give and bequeath to my dear mother Jane Goodwin all of my monies and effects absolutely. In witness whereof I the said Rebecca Goodwin have hereunto set my hand second day of June one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight. And lastly I appoint Jonathan Goodwin Power Loom Overlocker 130 Bond Street Macclesfield Cheshire to be the executor hereof. And I revoke all former wills made by me. In witness whereof I the said Rebecca Goodwin have hereunto set my hand this June second day of one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight-----Rebecca Goodwin------ Signed by the said Rebecca Goodwin the testator in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses-----Mary Goodwin, Confectioner, 178 Newton Street, Macclesfield-----Edward John Taylor, Printer, 130 Bond Street, Macclesfield.

On the 19th July 1898 Probate of this Will was granted at Chester to Jonathan Goodwin the sole executor.

Below is the Probate Record showing that Rebecca died on 5 July 1898. She was 45 years old when she died and the will was written a few weeks before this.

Surname: Boushell

Boushell is Dermot's mother's maiden name and the links back are:

Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
married
Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
Children:
*Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff 
*Gerald Brendan Francis Westhoff

Patrick Joseph Boushell (1895-1969) 
married
Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986)
Children:
* Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
* Helen Rose Boushell (1930-????)
* Margaret Veronica Boushell
* Patricia Josephine Boushell

Richard Boushell (1867-1951) 
married
Ellen Byrne (1870-1925)
Children:
* Mary Boushell (1893-1959)
* Patrick Joseph Boushell (1895-1969)
* Elizabeth Boushell (1896-????)
* Richard Boushell (1898-1900)
* Esther Boushell (1900-1900)
* Thomas Boushell(1901-????)
* Joseph Boushell (1905-1960)
* John Boushell (1908-????)
* Andrew Boushell (1912-1962)

Patrick Boushell (1837-1918) 
married
Mary Dunne (1844-1902)
Children:
* Patrick Boushell (1865-????)
* Richard Boushell (1867-1951)
* Mary Boushell (1868-1869)
* Benjamin Boushell (1870-1952)
* Bridget Mary Boushell (1873-1943)
* James Boushell (1873-1876)
* Anna Boushell (1875-1951)
* Joseph Boushell (1877-1918)
* Thomas Boushell (1879-1958)
* John Boushell (1881-????)
* Elizabeth Boushell (1883-1959)
* Catherine Boushell (1885-1960)

Benjamin Boushell (1818-1898)
married
Anne Hill (????-????) (not definitely confirmed)
Children (probably more, but not confirmed yet):
* Anne Boushell (1834-????)
* Catherine Boushell (1834-????)
* Patrick Boushell (1837-1918)

November Birthdays

Already in November and these are the birth dates I have recorded.

The 14 November is the most popular date this month, with 3 relatives sharing this date.

Judith's side

5 November - George Henry Hudson (1875-1877), 2nd great uncle

9 November - Elizabeth Hassall (1872-1952), 2nd great aunt

14 November - Mary Alice Wain (1906-1974), great aunt

14 November - Rupert John Hassall (1878-1942), great grandfather

15 November - Mary Sigley (1849-1890), 2nd great grandmother
18 November - Minnie Amelia Goodwin (1888-1969), 2nd great aunt
24 November - Elizabeth Hudson (1868-1928), 2nd great aunt

25 November - Hannah Hudson (1870-1871), 2nd great aunt
26 November - Frank Hassall (1900-1968), great uncle

Dermot's side

12 November - Elizabeth Roche (1858-1930), 2nd great aunt
12 November - Thomas Boushell (1901-????), great uncle
14 November - Elizabeth Boushell (1896-1956), great aunt
15 November - Benjamin Boushell (1870-1952), 2nd great uncle
20 November - Mary Boushell (1868-1869), 2nd great aunt
25 November - Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986), grandmother
30 November - Andrew Boushell (1912-1962), great uncle

Sale: Isaac Wain

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

The following is from the Staffordshire Advertiser 10 March 1906, page 6. Isaac Wain is my 3rd great grandfather, he died on 9 February 1906.

The transcript reads:
NEW STONE, near UPPER HULME - THURSDAY NEXT, March 15.
MR: JOHN OAKES ASH per favour of the Executors of the late Mr. Isaac Wain.-
The whole of the valuable LIVE and DEAD FARM STOCK, DAIRY VESSELS, FURNITURE, &c.
Sale at One o'clock.

Wordless Wednesday

Wain Family

Left to right: John Stanton Wain, William Wain, Freda (Hassall) Wain

Possibly in 1943? 

If so, it would make John 6 years old, William and Freda 34 years old.

Bertha Taylor (1885-1925)

Bertha Taylor is my great grandmother. She was born on 26 January 1885 in Wakefield, Yorkshire to John Herbert and Mary Ann Hannah (Mart) Taylor, their 2nd child of 8.

She was baptised on 16 October 1885 in St John the Evangelist, Hollington, Staffordshire.
It is not easy to read, but on the right hand edge are the names of Bertha's sponsors. I am not sure who the two Taylors are, but Caroline Woodroffe is John Herbert's older sister.

1887
Birth of brother George Henry Taylor (1887-????)

1890
Birth of sister Selina Ellen Taylor (1890-1890)
Death of sister Selina Ellen <1

1891
In 1891, the John Herbert Taylor family were living at Common End, Checkley, Staffordshire.
The family included:

• John H Taylor, age 33, quarryman, born in Staffordshire
• Marian H Taylor, age 37, born in Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire (Mary Ann Hannah)
• Julia Taylor, age 7, born in Hollington, Staffordshire
• Bertha Taylor, age 6, born in Normanton, Yorkshire
• George H Taylor, age 3, born in Hollington, Staffordshire

1891
Birth of brother Bertram John Taylor (1891-1941)

1892
Birth of brother John Taylor (1892-1893)

1893
Death of brother John, age 1

1895
Birth of brother Frank Taylor (1895-???)

1898
Birth of brother Herbert Clement Taylor (1898-1967)

1901
By 1901, Bertha had left home, the census shows her working for the Williamson family at Leigh Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
The household were as follows:

• George Williamson, age 38, farmer, born in Bradnop, Staffordshire (Head)
• Lydia T Williamson, age 34, born in Bradnop, Staffordshire (Wife)
• Charles Brittlebank, age 74, retired farmer, born in Eyam, Derbyshire (Father)
• Ada Brittlebank, age 28, born in Bradnop, Staffordshire (Visitor)
• Bertha Taylor, age 17, general domestic servant, born in Yorkshire (Servant)
• James Robinson, age 16, horseman, born in London, Middlesex (Servant)
• Arthur Bostock, age 15, stockman, born in Leigh, Staffordshire (Servant)

1906
Bertha married William Wain on 22 January 1906 in the Parish Church, Milton, Staffordshire.
The marriage certificate states:
William Wain, age 28, bachelor, farm labourer of Rudyard, Leek. Father – Isaac Wain
Bertha Taylor, age 20, spinster of Milton. Father – John Herbert Taylor
Witnesses: George Henry Taylor (Bertha’s brother) and Julia Taylor (Bertha’s sister)

1906
Birth of daughter Mary Alice Wain (1906-1974)

1908
Birth of daughter Bertha Wain (1908-1981)

1909
Birth of son William Wain (1909-1957)

1911
In 1911, the William Wain family were living in Chaddesden, Derbyshire. The family included:

• William Wain, age 33, waggoner on farm, born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire
• Bertha Wain, age 26, born in Normanton, Yorkshire
• Mary Alice Wain, age 4, born in Rudyard, Staffordshire
• Bertha Wain, age 2, born in Chaddesden, Derbyshire
• William Wain, age 1, born in Chaddesden, Derbyshire

1911

Birth of son George Wain (1911-1990)

1914

Birth of son Frank Wain (1914-1990)

1916

Birth of son Herbert Wain (1916-1995)

1919

Birth of daughter Hannah Wain (1919-2005)

1921

Birth of son Isaac Wain (1921-1992)

1922

Birth of daughter Gladys May Wain (1922-)

1925
Bertha died on 14 March 1925 at home, 7 New Street, Milton, Staffordshire, she was 40 years old. The informant of her death was William Wain (husband). The death certificate states the cause of death as pleurisy and pneumonia, miscarriage, heart failure.

Obituary: Frederick Westhoff

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

Frederick Westhoff (1900-1978) is Dermot's 1st cousin twice removed, so a fairly distant relative.

The following was found in the Liverpool Echo 25 January 1978, page 4

The transcription reads:

WESTHOFF - Januar 22, 1978, peacefully, in hospital, FREDERICK WESTHOFF, beloved husband of Margaret, father of Fred, John and Edward and dear father-in-law of Barbara. Sadly missed by all. Service and cremation at Anfield Crematorium, Friday, January 27, at 3.30 p.m. - 5 Chirkdale Street, Liverpool 4.

Surname: Wain

Surnames that occur in our family trees.

Wain is my father's name and the links back are:

Judith Yvonne Wain

John Stanton Wain
married
Sheila Hooley
Children:
* Judith Yvonne Wain
* Sandra Louise Wain

William Wain (1909-1957)
married
Freda Hassall (1909-1974)
Child:
* John Stanton Wain

William Wain (1877-1963)
married
Bertha Taylor (1885-1925)
Children:
* Mary Alice Wain (1906-1974)
* Bertha Wain (1908-1981)
* William Wain (1909-1957)
* George Wain (1911-1990)
* Frank Wain (1914-1990)
* Herbert Wain (1916-1995)
* Hannah Wain (1919-2005)
* Isaac Wain (1921-1992)
* Gladys May Wain

Isaac Wain (1850-1932)
married
Mary Sigley (1849-1890)
Children:
* William Wain (1877-1963)
* Matthew Wain (1880-1973)
* Richard Wain (1883-1957)
* John Wain (1890-1890)
* Isaac Wain (1886-1917)

Isaac Wain (1817-1906)
married
Hannah Mellor (1819-????)
Children:
* William Micah Wain (1847-1928)
* Isaac Wain (1850-1932)
* Eliza Wain (1858-1922)

Micah Wain (????-????)
married
Jane (--?--)
Child:
* Isaac Wain (1817-1906)

Drucilla Hudson (1877-1936)

Drucilla Hudson was born on 2 June 1877 to John and Elizabeth (Baddaley) Hudson. She was their 5th child of 6 and their 4th daughter. This is a page from the family bible showing the Hudson children.

Elizabeth - 24 November 1868
Hannah - 25 November 1871
Mary Ann - 25 May 1873
George Henry - 5 November 1875
Drucilla - 2 June 1877
Eliza - 26 January 1880











1880
Birth of sister Eliza Hudson (1880-1912)

1881
The 1881 census shows the family living at 56 Cobridge Road, Hanley. The household consisted of:

• John Hudson – age 34, iron moulder, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Hudson – age 35, paintress pot works, born in Burslem, Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Hudson – age 12, born in Burslem, Staffordshire
• Mary A Hudson – age 7, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Drucilla Hudson – age 3, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Eliza Hudson – age 1, born in Hanley, Staffordshire

1891
By 1891, the family had moved to 7 High Street, Fenton. The household consisted of:

• John Hudson – age 45, iron moulder, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Hudson – age 46, born in Burslem, Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Hudson – age 22, potters paintress, born in Burslem, Staffordshire
• Mary A Hudson – age 17, dressmaker, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Drucilla Hudson – age 13, apprentice potters paintress, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Eliza Hudson – age 10, scholar, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Thomas Hulme – age 8, scholar, born in Hanley, Staffordshire (nephew)

Thomas Hulme is the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Hudson) Hulme (John’s sister)

1899
Drucilla married Rupert John Hassall on 23 December 1899 in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire. The certificate states:
Rupert John Hassall, age 21, bachelor, blacksmith, residing at 29 Grove Road. Father – William Hassall (fireman)
Drucilla Hudson, age 22, spinster, residing at 7 High Street. Father – John Hudson (moulder)
Witnesses were John Hudson (father) and Eliza Hudson (sister)

1900
Birth of son Frank Hassall (1900-1968)

1901
In 1901 and now married, Drucilla was living at 7 Warren Terrace, Fenton, Staffordshire.

• Rupert J Hassall – age 22, blacksmith (own account)
• Priscilla Hassall – age 23, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Frank Hassall – age 4 months, born in Longton, Staffordshire

1902

Birth of daughter Hilda Hassall (1902-1926)

1909

Birth of daughter Freda Hassall (1909-1974)

1911
In 1911, the family were living at 14 Caroline Street, Longton, Staffordshire. The census was signed by Drucilla Hassall and shows that at this time Rupert John and Drucilla had been married for 11 years and had 3 children, with no children that had died.

• Rupert John Hassall – age 33, blacksmith, born in Fenton, Staffordshire
• Drucilla Hassall – age 33, born in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Frank Hassall – age 10, at school, born in Longton, Staffordshire
• Hilda Hassall – age 9, at school, born in Longton, Staffordshire
• Freda Hassall – age 1, born in Longton Staffordshire
• Emma Edwards – age 22, servant, born in Longton, Staffordshire

1912

Birth of son Jack Hassall (1912-1988)

Death of sister Eliza (Hudson) Skitt (1880-1912), age 32

1914

Death of mother Elizabeth (Baddaley) Hudson (1845-1914), age 69

1925

Death of father John Hudson (1846-1925), age 78

1926

Death of daughter Hilda (Hassall) Riley (1902-1926), age 23

1928

Death of sister Elizabeth (Hudson) Taylor (1868-1928), age 59

1936
Drucilla died age 58 of lobar pneumonia and acute myelitis on 1 January 1936 at 4 Fellbrook Lane, Bucknall, Staffordshire. The informant of her death was her son Frank.

Obituary: Rose Egan

Concluding the Rose (Duffy) Egan week with an obituary found in the Westmeath Independent 1848-current, 18.06.1949. page 3.
Rose died aged 86 on 12 June 1949, the article gives very little information, other than where she was buried.

The transcript reads:
WAS POPULAR RESIDENT
Mrs. Rose Egan, Church Street, Athlone, whose death took place on Sunday, was associated with the business life of the town for a number of years. Her death removes a highly respected and popular resident of the town and her bereaved family, deepest sympathy is extended. Following office and Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church the funeral took place to Clonmacnois, on Tuesday and was largely attended.

Egan Shop

The shop that Dermot's great grandmother Rose (Duffy) Egan ran in Athlone.

The wording above the door states - Tobacconist, Souvenirs, Newsagent, Fancy Goods

Rose Duffy (1864-1949)

Rose Duffy is Dermot's great grandmother. She was born in approximately 1864 to James and
Rose (--?--) Duffy in County Westmeath, Ireland. I have not been able to find any record of her birth or baptism, which makes her year of birth unclear, it could be any one of the following from the official documents I have:
1863 - from the 1911 census
1864 - from the 1901 census
1865 - from her death certificate

1874
Death of father James Duffy, age 59

1880
Death of sister Mary (Duffy) Gavin, age 23

1885
Rose married William Egan on 4 June 1885 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Ballinahown.
Details can be seen in the post about William Egan here.

1886
Birth of daughter Emily J (1886-1959)

1888
Birth of son James Joseph (1888-1931)

1889
Birth of son John (1889-????)

1891
Birth of daughter Mary (1891-1947)

1893
Birth of daughter Rosana (1893-1957)

1897
Birth of son William (1897-1900)

1899
Birth of daughter Helen Clare (1899-1986)

1900
Death of son William, age 2

1901
In 1901, the Egan family were living at 13 Townparks, Navan, Co Meath.

• William Egan – age 40, stationmaster, born in Kings County
• Rose Egan – age 37, born in Co Westmeath
• Emily J Egan – age 14, scholar, born in Dublin City
• James J Egan – age 12, scholar, born in Co Westmeath
• John Egan – age 11, scholar, born in Co Meath
• Mary Egan – age 9, scholar, born in Co Meath
• Rose Egan – age 7, scholar, born in Co Meath
• Helen Egan – age 1, born in Co Meath

Birth of daughter Teresa Josephine (1901-????)

1905
Death of husband William Egan, age 44

1911
In 1911, the family were living at 27 Norfolk Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. The census shows that Rose was a widow and although crossed out we can read that she had 8 children, 7 of whom were still living.

• Rose Egan, age 48, born in Co Westmeath (widow)
• James Egan, age 23, butcher, born in Co Westmeath
• Mary Egan, age 19, born in Co Meath
• Rose Egan, age 17, born in Co Meath
• Nellie Egan, age 11, scholar, born in Co Meath
• Josie Egan, age 9, scholar, born in Co Meath
• Patrick Gibney, age 34, Commercial Traveller (flour mills), born in Co Cavan
• Emily Gibney, age 24, born in Co Dublin
• John Gibney, age 1 month, born in Co Dublin
• John Dagg, age 26, Glass Cutter, born in Co Wicklow

Emily Gibney is Rose's eldest daughter and John Dagg (no relation) is listed as a visitor.

1922

Death of mother Rose (--?--) Duffy, age 103

1931

Death of son James Joseph, age 42

1941

Death of sister Margaret  (Duffy) (Gavin) Hynds, age 96

1947

Death of daughter Mary, age 55

1949
Rose died on 12 June 1949, age 86 of cardiac failure and carcinoma of the neck in Church Street, Athlone. The informant of her death was Josephine Egan (daughter).

Curious Freak of Lightning

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

The following is from the  Macclesfield Courier and Herald, Congleton Gazette, Stockport Express, and Cheshire General Advertiser. 26 August 1911, page 5

The transcription reads:
CURIOUS FREAK OF LIGHTNING.- During a thunderstorm that passed over Market Drayton early on Monday morning, Marion Meakin, a domestic servant, employed at the George Hotel, had an unusual experience. She was awakened by the smell of burning clothing, and an investigation showed that the lightning had passed through the open bedroom window, had struck an alarm clock, melting the case, and setting fire to the chair seating, burning the girl's boots and scorching the bedclothes.

As far as I can tell, Marion is not related to me, so unfortunately, this article is just a curiosity.

Surname: Westhoff

Surnames that occur in our family trees, starting with Dermot's side.

Westhoff is Dermot's father's name and the links back are:

Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
married
Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
Children:
* Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff
* Gerald Brendan Francis Westhoff

Edward Westhoff (1902-1957)
married
Frances Roche (1902-1966)
Children:
* Mary Eileen Westhoff (1925-2006)
* Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
* Josephine Elizabeth Westhoff (1930-2018)
* Edward John Westhoff
* Francis Joseph

Edward James Westhoff (1867-1921)
married
Mary Horris (1874-1910)
Children:
* Mary Westhoff (1901-1901)
* Edward Westhoff (1902-1957)
* Anne Westhoff (1909-2005)

Johann Jacob Westhoff (1831-1908)
married
Mary Ann Mooney (1825-1918)
Children:
* John Michael Westhoff (1856-1859)
* Martin Westhoff (1858-1860)
* John Westhoff (1859-1924)
* Frederick Westhoff (1862-1920)
* Henrietta Westhoff (1864-1866)
* Edward James Westhoff (1867-1921)
* Henry Westhoff (1869-1920)

Johann Gustav Westhoff (????-????)

married

Unknown

Children:

* Johann Jacob Westhoff (1831-1908)

October Birthdays

Now we are on to the October birthdays, which I have so far recorded.

From Dermot's Side
28 October - Mary Doyle (1847-1885), 2nd great grandmother
28 October - Jane Roche (1873-????), 2nd great aunt
29 October - Mary Byrne (1868-????), 2nd great aunt
31 October - Esther Boushell (1900-1900), great aunt

From Judith's Side
2 October - Mary Elizabeth Hemmings (1876-1958), 2nd great aunt
3 October - Norman Meakin (1909-1962), great uncle
6 October - William Thomas Hassall (1870-1964), 2nd great uncle
7 October - Albert Hassall (1881-1904), 2nd great uncle
18 October - Clara Ann Hemmings (1878-1967), great grandmother
24 October - Benjamin Goodwin (1810-1879), 3rd great grandfather

Only one date this month which has 2 people sharing.

Commercial Sale: Drucilla Hassall

I found 2 small adverts, which linked Drucilla (Hudson) Hassall, my great grandmother to the Watts Russell Arms, a public house in Staffordshire. Dad remembers his mum talking about this, she remembered a forge at the back, the copper in the pub, which she helped to clean and the vicar coming after Sunday service to hold a short prayer meeting for those attending the drinking session, rather than the church service!

I have no information about when they moved, as the 1911 census shows them to be living at 14 Caroline Street, but can only surmise it was sometime between then and 1925, when they moved out.

Below is an extract from the 1924 Kelly's Directory of Staffordshire, under Alstonfield

The notice for the commercial sale from Staffordshire Advertiser 21 March 1925, page 12

The Watts Russell Arms is still in business today.

Wordless Wednesday

Investigating

Clara Ann Hemmings (1878-1967)

Clara Ann was born on 18 October 1878 in Nantwich, Cheshire to Abraham and Fanny (Mason) Hemmings, the 3rd daughter of 5. She was baptised on 1 December 1878 at St Paul’s church, Crewe. Abraham’s occupation is given as labourer.

1881
In the 1881 census, the Hemmings family lived at 21 Thomas Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire.
The household included:

• Abraham Hemmings – age 30, labourer, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Fanny Hemmings – age 30, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Sarah H Hemmings – age 5, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Mary E Hemmings – age 4, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Clara A Hemmings – age 2, born in Crewe, Cheshire

1891
In 1891, the family were still living in Monks Coppenhall, but had moved to 23 Walthall Street
The household included:

• Abraham Hemmings – age 40, general labourer, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Fanny Hemmings – age 40, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Sarah H Hemmings – age 15, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Mary E Hemmings – age 14, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Clara A Hemmings – age 12, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Frances A Hemmings – age 9, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Bertha Hemmings – age 2, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Richard Richards – age 30, widower, general labourer, born in Shawbank, Shropshire
• Albert Richards – age 2, born in Crewe, Cheshire

1901
In 1901, Clara Ann had moved and was now working away from home for the Maddock family at Church Road, Alsager

• Arthur H Maddock – age 27, earthenware manufacturer, born in Alsager, Cheshire
• Dora Maddock – age 26, born in Leek, Staffordshire
• Arthur V Maddock – age 2, born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire
• Agnes Tillsley – age 23, general domestic cook, born in Wynbury, Cheshire
• Clara Hemmings – age 22, domestic nurse, born in Crewe, Cheshire

1902
Birth of son Reginald Hemmings (1902-1979)

1906
Clara Ann married John Meakin on 18 March 1906 in St James church, Sutton.

1907
Birth of son Rex Meakin (1907-1976)

1909
Birth of son Norman Meakin (1909-1962)

1911
The family were living at 45 Langley, Sutton in 1911

• John Meakin – age 30, warehouseman, born in Langley, Cheshire
• Clara Ann Meakin – age 31, born in Crewe, Cheshire
• Rex Meakin – age 3, born in Langley, Cheshire
• Norman Meakin – age 1, born in Langley, Cheshire

1912
Birth of daughter Brenda Meakin (1912-1982)

1913
Death of father Abraham Hemmings (1850-1913) - age 63

1914
Birth of daughter Grace Meakin (1914-1989)

1917
Death of husband John Meakin (1880-1917) - age 36

1932
Death of mother Fanny (Mason) Hemmings (1851-1932) - age 81

1939
The 1939 census shows Clara Ann living alone at 45 Langley, Sutton, Cheshire.

• Clara A Meakin – widow, born 18 October 1878, office cleaner

1945
Death of sister Sarah Hannah (Hemmings) Thompson (1875-1945) - age 69

1955
Death of sister Bertha Hemmings (1888-1955) - age 66

1958
Death of sister Mary Elizabeth Hemmings (1876-1958) - age 81

1960
Death of sister Frances Alice (Hemmings) Beard (1882-1960) - age 78

Clara Ann died age 88 on 28 September 1967 in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Fatality near Kill: Thomas Byrne

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

Thomas Byrne was Dermot's 2nd great-grandfather and he died on 30 March 1891. The following is an article I found, which describes what happened to him.

Kildare Observer and Eastern Counties Advertiser 04 April 1891, page 5

The transcription reads:

FATALITY NEAR KILL
On Monday evening a man named Thomas Byrne was killed near the village of Kill by a fall from a cart. An inquest was held the following day by Dr Smyth, Coroner for North Kildare, at which Mary Byrne, the deceased man's wife deposed that her husband, who was 50 years of age, was in the employment of Mr de Burgh, of Oldtown. He had been at the Horse Show in Dublin, on Monday, with feeding stuff and was returning home when the accident occurred. When about a mile from Kill the horse ran away and her husband was thrown out of the cart. She found him lying on the road with his skull smashed. He was perfectly sober. The witness said the horse was an unmanageable animal. Thos. White, a labourer of Mr de Burgh's, who was in the dray with the deceased, said that the horse was leaping and frightened several times along the road. When the animal ran away he got out and caught it by the head and then returned to where Byrne was lying. Dr Coady, Johnstown, deposed that he had examined the body. The brains were lacerated and crushed and the vault of the skull separated from the rest of the body. He believed the man's death was caused by the wheel of the dray passing over his skull. Death was instantaneous.
The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

Thomas Byrne (1841-1891) married Mary Malone (1851-????).
Their daughter Ellen Byrne (1870-1925) married Richard Boushell (1867-1951) in 1892.
Their son Patrick Joseph Boushell (1895-1969) married Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986) in 1925.
Their daughter Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974) married Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012).
Their son is Dermot Westhoff (1957-living).

Confusing Dates

I thought that I would write today about how difficult it can be to ascertain certain dates when looking at records. The following is for Henrietta Westhoff (1907-1994) who is Dermot's 1st cousin twice removed.

Their common ancestors are John Jacob Westhoff (1831-1908) and Mary Ann Mooney (1825-1918), who were Dermot's 2nd great grandparents and the grandparents of Henrietta.

Henrietta was the 8th child of Henry Westhoff (1869-1920) and Johanna Fleming (1871-1954). 

She was born on and this is where it gets tricky as you can see from the following.

I do not have a copy of her actual birth record, but her birth was registered for the 3rd quarter of 1907 in the General Register Office (Vol 8B, p31). 

On the 1911 census her age is given as 3, which would make her year of birth as 1907 (the census was taken on 2 April 1911).

Henrietta married James Joseph Coggins in 1926 and she is on the 1939 register, with her date of birth given as 30 June 1907. 

However, on her death registration in 1994, her date of birth is given as 29 June 1902. I have also found a death notice, which gives her age as 91, which would make her date of birth 1902.

From the Liverpool Echo 10 March 1994, page 23

I believe that her correct year of birth is the one that is given on the birth registration, the 1911 census and 1939 register, which is 1907. I wonder when and how it got changed?