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.