Monday 28 December 2020

Owen Horris

Owen Horris is Dermot's 3rd great grandfather and we have very little information about him.

Birth
In Ireland, possibly about 1811, if it is the same as his wife Ann Donnelly
Marriage
No record found, but probably about 1832, as this is the year that their son Cornelius was born
1832
Living in Ireland, son Cornelius born, but no birth or baptism record found, the year is taken from the census records
3 June 1838
Living in Drogheda, Co Meath, Ireland. Son Joseph baptised in St Mary's, Drogheda
11 August 1840
Living in Drogheda, Co Meath, Ireland. Daughter Elinor baptised in St Mary's, Drogheda
24 September 1842
Living in Drogheda, Co Meath, Ireland. Daughter Monica baptised in St Mary's, Drogheda
26 January 1845
Living in Drogheda, Co Meath, Ireland. Son Augustin baptised in St Mary's, Drogheda
16 August 1846
Living in Drogheda, Co Meath, Ireland. Son Augustine baptised in St Mary's, Drogheda
21 December 1848
Living in Drogheda, Co. Meath, Ireland. Daughter Ann baptised in St. Mary's Drogheda
 
Death
Sometime between1848 (birth of daughter Ann) and 1861 (on the 1861 census, Owen's wife Ann is listed as widow)
 
The family moved from Ireland to Liverpool sometime between 1848 and 1861. I cannot find any mention of them in the 1851 census. Cornelius Horris was married in Liverpool in 1853, but this does not tell us if all of the family were in Liverpool at that time. In 1861, they are living in Liverpool and Owen's wife Ann is a widow. So far, I do not know if Owen moved to Liverpool or whether he died in Ireland, I have not been able to find a death record in either place.
 
 
 
 
 

Friday 25 December 2020

Christmas Happenings

Today, I though I would have a look at what happened around Christmas time in the family history.

Christmas Eve
1813 - Baptism of Martha Mellor (1813-1819), St Matthew, Meerbrook, Staffordshire
1861 - Joshua Woolley (1836-????) married Esther Salt, St Michael, Macclesfield, Cheshire
1884 - Birth of George Henry Lloyd (1884-1926), Liverpool, Lancashire
1892 - Burial of Mary (Maloney) Horris (1831-1892), Liverpool, Lancashire
1911 - Baptism of Thomas Gerald Lloyd (1911-1982), Holy Cross, Liverpool, Lancashire
1926 - Burial of John James Houghton (1869-1926), Macclesfield, Cheshire
 
Christmas Day
1835 - Thomas Hammond (1811-1878) married Hannah Munslow (1807-1870), Manchester, Lancashire
1847 - James Jackson (1822-1858) married Fanny Hassall (1829-1875), Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire
1887 - Robert Houghton (1836-1918) married Mary Ann Waterfield, Cathedral Church of St Peter & St Paul, Sheffield, Yorkshire
 
Boxing Day 
1826 - Baptism of Elizabeth Crump (1815-????), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
1826 - Baptism of Isaac Crump (1823-1830), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
1826 - Baptism of Jane Crump (1825-1914), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
1826 - Baptism of Sarah Crump (1831-????), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
1830 - Benjamin Goodwin (1810-1879) married Mary Marsden 1811-????), Manchester, Lancashire
1853 - Joseph Baddaley (1829-????) married Sarah Goodwin (1833-????), Christ Church, Cobridge, Staffordshire
1867 - William Thompson married Ann Houghton (1844-????), Wirksworth, Derbyshire
1875 - Baptism of Henry Sigley (1875-????), St Paul, Quarnford, Staffordshire
1875 - Baptism of Maria Hassall (1874-????), Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire 
1879 - Death of Walter Swettenham (1816-1879), Fenton, Staffordshire
1880 - Baptism of George Henry Mart (1880-????), Parwich, Derbyshire
1889 - Birth of Eunice Rebecca Meakin (1889-1943), Macclesfield, Cheshire
1908 - Birth of Eric Hooley (1908-1992), Macclesfield, Cheshire
1970 - Death of Mary Ethel Doyle (1892-1970), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
1979 - Death of Mary Ann (Westhoff) Reynolds (1896-1979), St Helens, Lancashire
 
 

Monday 21 December 2020

John Taylor (1815-1858)

 John Taylor is my 3rd great grandfather, I am descended through:
  • his son John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925) who married Mary Ann Hannah Mart (1856-1934)
  • their daughter Bertha Taylor (1885-1925) who married William Wain (1877-1963)
  • their son William Wain (1909-1957) who married Freda Hassall (1909-1974)
  • their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
1815
John was born in about 1815 in Hollington, Staffordshire to John and Mary (Turner) Taylor and was baptised on 2 April 1815 in St Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire
18 March 1837
John married Sarah Bott in Rocester, Staffordshire
About May 1837
Birth of daughter Mary (1837-1854)
14 September 1838
Birth of daughter Ann (1838-????)
8 June 1840
Birth of daughter Caroline (1840-1912)
6 June 1841
Living in Hollington, Staffordshire with wife Sarah, 3 daughters (Mary, Ann, Caroline), mother-in-law Ellen Bott and brother-in-law John Bott
29 March 1842
Birth of daughter Harriet (1842-1921)
23 September 1845
Birth of son George Henry (1845-1879)
26 May 1848
Birth of daughter Julia (1848-1920)
Januray 1851
Death of father John Taylor - age 66 
30 March 1851
Living in Hollington with wife Sarah, 6 children (Mary, Ann, Caroline, Harriet, George, Julia) and mother-in-law Ellen Bott
March 1854
Death of daughter Mary - age 17
September 1856
Death of mother Mary (Turner) Taylor - age 65 
16 September 1853
Birth of daughter Selina (1853-1924)
19 September 1857
Birth of son John Herbert (1857-1925)
June 1858
John died in June, age 43 and was buried on 8 June 1858 in St Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire

Children 
Mary (1837-1854)  
Ann (1838-????) 
Caroline (1840-1912) married John Woodroffe 
Harriet (1842-1921) married Henry Thomas Oldham 
George Henry (1845-1879) never married
Julia (1848-1920) married Joseph Hockenhull 
Selina (1853-1924) married John Faulkner 
John Herbert (1857-1925) married Mary Ann Hannah Mart

Friday 18 December 2020

Marriage: Thomas Meakin & Sarah Griffiths

On this day, 18 December 1854, which was a Monday,  Thomas Meakin (1835-1888) and Sarah Griffiths (1835-1909) my 2nd great grandparents were married in the Parish Church, Prestbury, Cheshire.

 

Thomas Meakin, age 20, bachelor, block cutter, living in Sutton. Father: John Meakin, labourer
Sarah Griffiths, age 19, living in Macclesfield. Father: John Griffiths, labourer
Witnesses: John Meakin (brother of Thomas) and Charlotte Griffiths (sister of Sarah) 

Monday 14 December 2020

Mary Biddulph (1830-1896)

 Mary Biddulph is my 3rd great grandmother, I am descended through:
  • her daughter Mary Caroline Houghton (1858-1929) who married George Hedley Goodwin (1860-1928)
  • their daughter Mary Ellen Goodwin (1883-1955) who married Percy Hooley (1882-1919)
  • their son Eric Hooley (1908-1992) who married Brenda Meakin (1912-1982)
  • their daughter Sheila Hooley who married John Stanton Wain
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
15 December 1830
Born in Bonsall, Derbyshire
9 January 1831
Baptised in Bonsall, Derbyshire
6 June 1841
Living at West End, Wirksworth with parents, brother Anthony, sister Ann and Grandmother Hannah Biddulph
30 March 1851
Living at West End, Wirksworth with parents and sister Ann. Her brother Anthony had moved to Chorlton, Lancashire and was living with brother John.
22 June 1853
Mary married William Houghton in the Baptist Chapel, Wirksworth, Derbyshire
About November 1853
Birth of daughter Ann (1853-1906)
About February 1855
Birth of son William (1855-1855)
About May 1855
Death of son William, age <1 
About May 1856
Birth of son William Anthony (1856-1937)
9 January 1858
Birth of daughter Mary Caroline (1858-1929) 
About February 1860
Birth of son Arthur Biddulph (1860-1935)
7 April 1861
Living at West End, Wirksworth with husband William and 4 children (Ann, William Anthony, Mary Caroline and Arthur Biddulph)
About February 1862
Birth of son Isaac Biddulph (1862-1865)
18 November 1864
Birth of son Peter (1864-1941)
About November 1865
Death of son Arthur Biddulph, age 3 
About November 1866
Death of mother Mary (Wain) Biddulph, age 74
About May 1867
Birth of son Isaac (1867-1893)
29 March 1869
Death of father Isaac Biddulph, age 72
About May 1869
Birth of son John James (1869-1926) 
2 April 1871
Living at 9 Trentham Street, Pendleton, Lancashire with husband William and 6 children (William Anthony, Mary Caroline, Arthur Biddulph, Peter, Isaac and John James)
About May 1871
Birth of daughter Lillian (1871-1906)
3 April 1891
Living at 61 Newton Street, MAcclesfield, Cheshire with husband William, 5 children (William Anthony, Mary Caroline, Peter, Isaac, John James) and grandson William Isaac Land
5 April 1891
Living at 61 Newton Street, Macclesfield with husband William and 2 sons (William Anthony and John James)
About September 1893
Death of son Isaac, age 26 
August 1896
Mary died in August and she was buried in Macclesfield Cemetery on 2 August 1896 

Children

  • Ann (1853-1906) married Isaac Land
  • William (1855-1855)
  • William Anthony (1856-1937) never married
  • Mary Caroline (1858-1929) married George Hedley Goodwin
  • Arthur Biddulph (1860-1935) married Alice Ann Smith
  • Isaac Biddulph (1862-1865)
  • Peter (1864-1941) married Sarah Jane Duffield
  • Isaac (1867-1893) married Mary (Polly) Jackson
  • John James (1869-1926) married Helena Freestone Waters
  • Lillian (1871-1906) married Joseph Potts

Wednesday 9 December 2020

Baptism: Elizabeth Taylor (1849-1857)

On this day, 9 December 1849, which was a Sunday, Elizabeth Taylor was baptised in St Michael's Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Elizabeth is my 1st cousin, 3 times removed. John and Ellen (Millward) Meakin are Elizabeth's grandparents and my 3rd great grandparents.

The record shows that George and Mary (Meakin) Taylor lived in Sutton. Her father George was a cordwainer.

A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes.

Monday 7 December 2020

William Houghton (1828-1911)

William Houghton is my 3rd great grandfather, I am descended through:
  • his daughter Mary Caroline Houghton (1858-1929) who married George Hedley Goodwin (1860-1928)
  • their daughter Mary Ellen Goodwin (1883-1955) who married Percy Hooley (1882-1919)
  • their son Eric Hooley (1908-1992) who married Brenda Meakin (1912-1982)
  • their daughter Sheila Hooley who married John Stanton Wain
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
William's Timeline
1 September 1828
William was born on 1 September 1828 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire to Peter and Mary (Stear) Houghton, he was baptised later that year on 5 December.
6 June 1841
Living at Dale, Wirksworth, Derbyshire with his parents and 4 siblings (Hannah, Robert, Peter and Mary)
30 March 1851
Living at Dale, Wirksworth, Derbyshire with parents and 6 siblings (Hannah, Robert, Peter, Mary, Ann and James)
22 June 1853
William married Mary Biddulph on 22 June at the Baptist Chapel, Wirksworth 
Birth of daughter Ann (1853-1906) 
1855-1860
Birth of son William (1855-1855)
Death of son William - < 1
Birth of son William Anthony (1856-1937)
Birth of daughter Mary Caroline (1858-1929)
Birth of son Arthur Biddulph (1860-1935)
7 April 1861
Living at West End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire with wife and 4 children (Ann, William Anthony, Mary Caroline and Arthur Biddulph)
1862-1869
Birth of son Isaac Biddulph (1862-1865)
Birth of son Peter (1864-1941)
Death of son Isaac Biddulph - age 3 
Birth of son Isaac (1867-1893)
Death of father Peter Houghton - age 62 
Birth of son John James (1869-1926)
2 April 1871
Sometime between 1869 and 1871, William and family moved to Pendleton in Lancashire. John James was born in Derbyshire, but when the census was taken, they were living at 9 Trentham Street, Pendleton.
Birth of daughter Lillian (1871-1906) 
3 April 1881
The family had moved again and were now living at 61 Newton Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
5 April 1891
Living at 61 Newton Street, Macclesfield with wife and 2 sons (William Anthony and John James)
1893-1896
Death of son Isaac - age 26 
Death of wife Mary (Biddulph) Houghton - age 65
31 March 1901
Living at 61 Newton Street, Macclesfield with son William Anthony
1906
Death of daughter Ann (Houghton) Land - age 52
Death of daughter Lillian (Houghton) Potts - age 35 
1911
Living at 61 Newton Street, Macclesfield with son William Anthony
William died on 24 August 1911, age 82 and he was buried on 28 August in Macclesfield Cemetery

Children
Ann (1853-1906) married Isaac Land
William (1855-1855)
William Anthony (1856-1937) never married
Mary Caroline (1858.1929) married George Hedley Goodwin
Arthur Biddulph (1860-1935) married Alice Ann Smith
Isaac Biddulph (1862-1865)
Peter (1864-1941) married Sarah Jane Duffield
Isaac (1867-1893) married Mary (Polly) Jackson
John Jmes (1869-1926) married Helena Freestone Waters
Lillian (1871-1906) married Joseph Potts
 
 

Thursday 3 December 2020

Baptism: Lawrence Sydney Lowe (1902-????)

On this day 3 December 1902, which was a Wednesday, Lawrence Sydney Lowe was baptised in St Peter's Priory, Liverpool, Lancashire.

Lawrence Sydney Lowe (1902-????) is Dermot's 1st cousin twice removed (1C2R).

John and Jane (McLoughlin) Roche are Dermot's 2nd great grandparents and Lawrence's grandparents.

 
Born on 20 November 1902, baptised on 3 December 1902. Laurentius Sydney Lowe, son of William Ernest and Jane (Roache) Lowe.
Godparents: Andrew Petcovich (nephew of Jane) and Mary Angela Petcovich (niece of Jane)
 


Monday 30 November 2020

Rose (--?--) Duffy (abt. 1819-1922)

 Rose is Dermot's 2nd great grandmother, we do not know a great deal about her. What do we know?

When was she born?
From the official records, her year of birth could be 1819, 1827 or 1829.
The death certificate gives her year of birth as 1819, making her 103 when she died.
In the 1901 census her year of birth is given as 1827 and in the 1911 census 1829, I think these are probably closer to her date of birth than the death certificate. Using 1827 as the correct date would still mean that Rose lived to 95.
I am still missing the year fo birth for some of her children, but the youngest I have is Margaret, born in 1845 and the oldest Michael, born in 1865. Using 1819 as her year of birth would mean that she gave birth to Margaret age 26 and to Michael at age 46, not impossible, but using 1827 shows her giving birth to Margaret age 18 and to Michael age 38, which I think is more realistic.

Where did she live?
A letter sent to her great granddaughter (Margaret) from her great grandson (Joseph (Brother Enda)) in 1995 states that she came from Clonfanlough, Clonmacnoise in County Athlone, Ireland. This is the only evidence I have so far for this. (Thank you Barry for sharing the letter)

What was her maiden name?
Unfortunately, Brother Enda did not remember Rose's family name and I have yet to be sure I have the correct name. At the moment, it seems as if it could be Mitchell, there are a few baptism records of her children which support this, but I do not have a record for all the children and unfortunately have not found a marriage record as yet.

Official Records
1901 census, she was living in Kilgarvan, Co Westmeath with her son Patrick and her granddaughter Mary Gavin.
1911 census, she was still living in Kilgarvan, with Ptraick and Mary Gavin. On this census, it states that Rose had 10 children and 7 are still living.
Rose died on 25 May 1922 in Kilgarvan of old age. The record gives her age as 103 and the informant of her death was Patrick, her son.

Children?
The letter from Brother Enda shows 9 children
The 1911 census shows 10 children
A newspaper report of her death says 11 children 
I believe that she had 10 children
Margaret (1845-1941) married Peter Gavin (1826-1886), Patrick Hynds (1851-1912)
Patrick (1849-1941) never married
Peter (1850-????) married Mary Molloy
John (1854-????)
Mary (1857-1880) married Michael Gavin
James (1858-????)
Annie (1859-????) married John Doyle
Rose (1863-1949) married William Egan
Michael (1865-1957) married Mary Anne Molloy
Daniel (????) mentioned in Brother Enda's letter and was godfather to Elizabeth Josephine Gavin (sister Mary's first child), but no further records found for him

I am still working on Rose's details, but she certainly lived through some interesting times. She lost her husband James in 1874 and remained a widow for the next 47 years. She lived through the 1845-1849 famine and the Fenian Rising of 1867. According to her obituary, she had never been on a train and had 28 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.

Dermot is descended through:
  • her daughter Rose Duffy (1863-1949) who married William Egan (1861-1905)
  • their daughter Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986) who married Patrick Boushell (1895-1969)
  • their daughter Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974) who married Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012)
  • Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff


Friday 27 November 2020

Marriage: William Rigby and Catherine Doyle

On this day, 27 November 1870, which was a Sunday, William Rigby (1846-????) married Catherine Doyle (1849-1890) in St Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire.

Catherine Doyle is Dermot's 3rd great aunt. Catherine's parents Michael and Mary (Ronan) Doyle are Dermot's 3rd great grandparents.

The transcription reads:

William Rigby, bachelor, labourer, residing at Ivy Street. Father: Richard Rigby, carter
Catherine Doyle, spinster, residing at Ivy Street. Father: Michael Doyle, labourer
Witnesses: Edward Hughes and Margaret Hughes (brother in law and sister of Catherine) 


Monday 23 November 2020

Martha Mellor (1821-1894)

Martha Mellor is my 3rd great grandmother.
I am descended through:
  • her daughter Mary Sigley (1849-1890) who married Isaac Wain (1850-1932)
  • their son William Wain (1877-1963) who married Bertha Taylor (1885-1925)
  • their son William Wain (1909-1957) who married Freda Hassall (1909-1974)
  • their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
1821
Born to parents Joseph and Sarah (--?--) Mellor and living at Ramshaw Rocks, Meerbrook, Staffordshire.
Baptised on 2 October 1821 in St Matthew's Church, Meerbrook, Staffordshire 
1848
Death of father Joseph, age 68
Birth of son Joseph (1848-1931)
Joseph was born before Martha married Joseph, but he is recorded as Sigley on all official records, apart from his baptism record. (On Joseph's 2 marriage records, his father is recorded as Joseph)
May 1849
Martha married Joseph Sigley in St George's Church, Sutton, Cheshire
November 1849
Birth of daughter Mary (1849-1890)
March 1851
Visiting sister Betty (Mellor) Thornley in Sutton, Cheshire
Birth of daughter Sarah (1851-1891)
February 1853
Birth of son Thomas (1853-1941)
1855
Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1855-1930)
1857
Death of mother Sarah, age 70 
1858
Birth of daughter Susannah (1858-1925) 
April 1861
Living at Misty Hill End with husband Joseph and 6 children
1862
Birth of son James (1862-1932)
April 1871
Living at Misty Hill End with husband Joseph and 2 children
April 1881
Living at Blue Hills with husband Joseph and daughter Elizabeth
April 1885
Death of husband Joseph, age 66
October 1890
Death of daughter Mary, age 40
April 1891
Living at Misty Hill End with granddaughter Elizabeth Sigley and grandsons Samuel and james Cheshire
Death of daughter Sarah, age 40
April 1894 
Martha died on 20 April 1894 and she was buried on 24 April in St Paul's Church, Quarnford, Staffordshire
 

Friday 20 November 2020

Baptism: Ann Hemmings (1842-1898)

On this day, 20 November 1842, which was a Sunday, Ann Hemmings was baptised in St Michael's Church, Coppenhall, Cheshire.

Ann is my 3rd great aunt, her parents John Hemmings and Sarah Rhead are my 3rd great grandparents

The transcription reads:
November 20, Ann Hemmings
Parents: John and Sarah, living in Monks Coppenhall
Father's occupation - labourer



Monday 16 November 2020

Surname: Byrne

The Byrne surname links back through Dermot's side as follows:

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

Patrick Joseph Boushell (1895-1969)
married
Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986)
Children:
Mary Carmel (1926-1974)
Helen Rose (1930-????)
Margaret Veronica
Patricia Josephine 
 
Richard Boushell (1867-1951)
married
Ellen Byrne (1870-1925) 
Children:
Mary Ellen (1893-1959)
Patrick Joseph (1895-1969)
Elizabeth (1896-1956)
Richard (1898-1900)
Esther (1900-1900)
Thomas (1901-????)
Joseph (1905-1960)
John (1908-????)
Andrew (1912-1962) 

Thomas Byrne (1841-1891)
married
Mary Malone (1851-1925)
Children:
Mary (1868-????)
Ellen (1870-1925)
Michael (1872-1874)
Patrick (1874-????)
Esther (1876-1941)
Peter (1880-1965)
Andrew (1882-1943)
Cecilia (1884-1962)

Hugh Byrne (????)
married
Unknown (????)
Children:
Thomas Byrne (1841-1891)
 

Thursday 12 November 2020

Birth: Thomas Boushell (1901-????)

On this day, 12 November 1901, which was a Tuesday, Thomas Boushell, Dermot's great uncle was born.
Common Ancestors: Richard Boushell and Ellen Byrne
Parents of Thomas
Great grandparents of Dermot
Image from Irish Genealogy

The transcription reads:
Twentieth November 1901, Thomas, male
Father Richard Boushell, Sallins Road, Naas, bootmaker and informant of birth
Mother, Ellen Boushell, formerly Byrne
Birth registered on 2nd December 1901


Monday 9 November 2020

John Hemmings (1810-1882)

John Hemmings (1810-1882) is my 3rd great grandfather, he was born in 1810 to John and Ann (--?--) Hemmings

 

I am descended through:

*      his son Abraham Hemmings (1850-1913) who married Fanny Mason (1851-1932)

*      his daughter, Clara Ann Hemmings (1878-1967) who married John Meakin (1880-1917)

*      their daughter, Brenda Meakin (1912-1982), who married #14 Eric Hooley

*      their daughter, Sheila Hooley, who married John Stanton Wain

*      Judith Yvonne Wain      

 

23 September 1810

Baptised in St Lawrence, Chapel Chorlton, Staffordshire

31 December 1840 

John married Sarah Rhead in St Peter Ad Vincula, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

John Hemmings, bachelor, labourer, living in Seabridge. Father: John Hemmings, labourer

Sarah Rhead, spinster, living in Seabridge. Father William Rhead, labourer

Witnesses: Peter Rhead and Elizabeth Rhead (relationship not confirmed, but probably brother and sister/sister in law) 

1841

This census has not be found 

1842

Death of mother Ann (--?--) Hemmings - age 78

Birth of daughter Ann (1842-1898)

1844

Death of father John Hemmings - age 68

1846

Birth of daughter Hannah (1846-1929)

1850

Birth of son Abraham (1850-1913)

30 March 1851

Living at 9 Delamere Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

*      John Hemmings – age 40, railway pointsman, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Sarah Hemmings – age 40, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Ann Hemmings – age 8, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Hannah Hemmings – age 4, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Abraham Hemmings – age 7 months, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      John Garner – age 43, coach painter, born in Chester, Cheshire (visitor)

*      Elizabeth Garner – age 45, coach painter, born in Chatham, Kent

*      John Garner – age 18, Coach Painter, born in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

*      John Fell – age 49, engine turner, born in Westhoughton, Lancashire (lodger)

*      Isaak Heigin Cotham – age 33 , engine driver, born in Bolton, Lancashire (visitor)

*      Elizabeth Cotham – age 30, born in Bolton, Lancashire

*      Mary Jane Cotham – age 8, scholar, born in Bolton, Lancashire

*      Robert James Cotham – age 7, scholar, born in Ashford, Kent

*      John William Cotham – age 1, born in Crewe, Cheshire

7 April 1861

Living at Oakley Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

*      John Hemmings – age 50, pointsman, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Sarah Hemmings – age 51, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Abraham Hemmings – age 10, scholar, born in Coppenhall, Cheshire

2 April 1871

Living at 23 Thomas Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

*      John Hemmings – age 60, railway pointsman, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Sarah Hemmings – age 61, born in Chorlton, Staffordshire

*      Abraham Hemmings – age 20, labourer on railway, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Frederick Hemmings – age 7, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire (grandson)

Frederick is their daughter Ann's son, born before she married George Gabb.

3 April 1881

Living at 23 Thomas Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire.

*      George Gabb – age 42, engine fitter, born in Middlesex

*      Ann Gabb – age 38, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Sarah A Gabb – age 13, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      John G Gabb – age 10, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Albert E Gabb – age 8, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Clara H Gabb – age 6, scholar, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      Mary M Gabb – age 2, born in Crewe, Cheshire

*      John Hemmings – age 70, railway serv unemployed, born in Staffordshire

*      Sarah Hemmings – age 71, born in Staffordshire

*      Frederick Hemmings – age 17, grocers shopman, born in Crewe, Cheshire

Ann is John and Sarah's daughter.

1882

John died in May 1882, age 72 and was buried in Crewe Cemetery on 10 May 1882

 

Children

Ann (1842-1898) married George Gabb (1839-1920)

Hannah (1846-1929) married Samuel Horton (1845-1909)

Abraham (1850-1913) married Fanny Mason (1851-1932)

 

Friday 6 November 2020

Baptism: Albert Hassall (1881-1904)

On this day, 6 November 1881, which was a Sunday, Albert Hassall my 2nd great uncle was baptised in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire.
His parents William and Sarah Ann (Alcock) Hassall are my 2nd great grandparents.
The transcription reads:
Born 7 October 1881, baptised 6 November 1881
Albert son of William and Sarah Ann Hassall, living at 10 Tramway, near Duke Street
William's occupation is given as potter


Monday 2 November 2020

November Birthdays

Here is the birthday list for November

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
18 November - Peter Houghton (1864-1941), 3rd great uncle
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

 

Friday 30 October 2020

Baptism: William Lloyd (1831-????)

On this day 30 October 1831, which was a Sunday, William Lloyd was baptised in St Martin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. William is Dermot's 3rd great uncle.

 John and Jane (Higgon) Lloyd were William's parents and the 3rd great grandparents of Dermot. 

As you can see there is very little information given on this baptism record and each row has 2 entries. I have not seen this before.

The transcription reads:
30 October, William son of John and Jane Lloyd
 

 

Monday 26 October 2020

Sarah Sherratt (abt. 1815-1863)

Sarah Sherrat is my 3rd great grandmother. I am descended through:
  • her son Charles Hooley (1838-1908) who married Mary Hammond (1841-1911)
  • their son Percy Hooley (1882-1919) who married Mary Ellen Goodwin (1883-1955)
  • their son Eric Hooley (1908-1992) who married Brenda Meakin (1912-1982)
  • their daughter Sheila Hooley who married John Stanton Wain
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
Year of birth
1815 - from 1851 census and burial record
1816 - from 1861 census
1821 - from 1841 census 
1838
Sarah married William Hooley on 15 April 1838 in the Parish Church of Prestbury, Cheshire
30 December 1838
Birth of son Charles (1838-1908)
May 1841
Birth of daughter Mary (1841-????) 
6 June 1841
Living at Lunt Hill, Prestbury with husband William and children Charles and Mary
February 1843
Birth of son Jonathan (1843-1843)
May 1843
Death of son Jonathan - age <1 
November 1845
Birth of son David (1845-1887) 
30 March 1851
Living at 54 St George's Street, Sutton, Cheshire with husband William and children Charles and Mary
7 April 1861
Living at 137 Mill Lane, Sutton, Cheshire with husband William and children Charles, Mary and David
March 1863
Sarah died age 48 in March 1863 and was buried on 8 March in St George's, Sutton, Cheshire

Children
Charles (1838-1908) married Elizabeth Pimblott (1841-1870), Mary Hammond (1841-1911)
Mary (1841-????)
Jonathan (1843-1843)
David (1845-1887)
 
 

Wednesday 21 October 2020

Baptism: Annie Sigley (1896-????)

 On this day, 21 October 1896, which was a Wednesday, Annie Sigley, my 1C3R was baptised in Brunswick Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Sutton, Cheshire.

Annie's grandparents Joseph and Martha (Mellor) Sigley were my 3rd great grandparents.

The transcript reads:

Baptised on 21 October 1896, Annie Sigley, daughter of Thomas and Mary Sigley of Carlow Fold, Rainow, born on 23 July 1896.

Monday 19 October 2020

Joseph Sigley (abt. 1819-1885)

 Joseph Sigley is my 3rd great grandfather.

I am descended through:

  • his daughter Mary Sigley (1849-1890) who married Isaac Wain (1850-1932)
  • their son William Wain (1877-1963) who married Bertha Taylor (1885-1925)
  • their son William Wain (1909-1957) who married Freda Hassall (1909-1974)
  • their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
  • Judith Yvonne Wain
 
1819 
Born in Leekfrith, Staffordshire to Joseph and Sarah Sigley
March 1837
Death of father Joseph Sigley - age 58 
June 1841
Living at Misty Hill End with mother Sarah (--?--) Sigley and brothers Abraham and Elijah.
August 1848
Birth of son Joseph (1848-1931). Martha's son, born before she married Joseph, but recorded as Sigley on all official records, apart from his baptism record. (On Joseph's 2 marriage records, his father is recorded as Joseph)
28 May 1849
Joseph married Martha Mellor in St. George's Church, Sutton, Cheshire.
15 November 1849
Birth of daughter Mary (1849-1890)
March 1851
Living at Misty Hill End with mother Sarah (--?--) Sigley, brother Abraham, daughter Mary and Susannah Mellor (Sarah's granddaughter, recorded as nurse girl).
Joseph's wife Martha was visiting her sister Elizabeth (Mellor) Thornley
February 1851
Birth of daughter Sarah (1851-1891)
7 February 1853
Birth of son Thomas (1853-1941)
February 1855
Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1855-1930)
May 1858
Birth of daughter Susannah(1858-1925)
1860
Death of mother Sarah (--?--) Sigley - age 77
7 April 1861
Living at Misty Hill End with wife and 6 children
1862
Birth of son James (1862-1932)
3 April 1871
Living at Misty Hill end with wife and children Susannah and James
22 January 1872
Son Joseph marries Mary Ann Hall 
5 June 1877
Daughter Mary marries Isaac Wain 
4 August 1879
Daughter Sarah marries William Henry Cheshire
18 October 1880
Son Thomas marries Mary Hunt 
3 April 1881
Living at Blue Hills with wife and granddaughter Elizabeth
3 July 1882
Daughter Susannah marries Micah Wain 
April 1885
Joseph died on 11 April 1885 and was buried on 14 April 1885 in St Paul's Church, Quarnford, Staffordshire

Children
Joseph (1848-1931) married Mary Ann Hall (1852-1881), Jane Mellor (1851-1916)
Mary (1849-1890) married Isaac Wain (1850-1932)
Sarah (1851-1891) married William Henry Cheshire (1852-1920)
Thomas (1853-1941) married Mary Hunt (1859-1934)
Elizabeth (1855-1930) married Thomas Naden (1848-1904)
Susannah (1858-1925) married Micah Wain (1847-1928)
James (1862-1932) married Sarah Ann Robinson (1864-1934)