Benjamin Goodwin (1810-1879)

 Benjamin Goodwin is my 3rd great grandfather and I am descended through:

• his son George Hedley Goodwin (1860-1928) who married Mary Caroline Houghton (1858-1929)
• 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) Westhoff

October 1810

Born on 24 October and baptised on 21 November in Mill Street Chapel, Congleton, Cheshire

26 December 1830

Benjamin married Mary Marsden in Manchester, Lancashire

1834

Birth of daughter Ann (1834-????)

1838

Birth of daughter Sarah (1838-1893)

1840

Birth of son John (1840-????) 

June 1841

Living in Vicars Street, Eccles with wife Mary and 3 children (Ann, Sarah and John)

Between 1841 and 1850

Death of wife Mary (1811-????)

1845

Death of mother Ann (Dutton) Goodwin, age 63 

6 October 1850 

Benjamin married Jane Crump in St Peter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Benjamin Goodwin, age 38, widower, traveler, residing at Townsend Street 

Father: Jonathan Goodwin, vendor of spirits

Jane Crump, age 25, spinster, residing at Worcester Street

Father: Joseph Crump, labourer

Witnesses: Thomas Jones and Jane Aston (relationship to couple not known)

March 1851

Living at Rigbys Houses, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire with wife Jane and 3 children (Ann, Sarah and John)

1851

Birth of daughter Jane Elizabeth (1851-1896)

1853

Birth of daughter Rebecca Dutton (1853-1898)

1854

Birth of daughter Mary (1854-1948)

1856

Birth of daughter Martha Ellen (1856-1904)

1859

Birth of daughter Emma Amelia (1859-1899)

1860

Birth of son George Hedley (1860-1928) 

April 1861

Living at Infant School Walk, Tewkesbury with wife Jane and 2 children from previous marriage (Sarah and John) and 6 children (Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Martha, Emma and George)

1863

Death of father Jonathan, age 86

Birth of son John (1863-1952)

1867

Birth of daughter Minnie (1867-1879)

Between 1867 and 1869

The family moved to Sutton, Cheshire 

1869

Birth of son Ernest Edward (1869-1871) 

1871

Death of son Ernest Edward, age 1 

April 1871

Living at 3 St George's Place, Sutton, Cheshire with wife Jane and 8 children (Jane Elizabeth, Rebecca Dutton, Mary, Martha, Emma Amelia, George Hedley, Jonathan and Minnie) 

1879

Benjamin died in May 1879, age 68 and he was buried on 24 May in Macclesfield Cemetery, Cheshire

Children

Ann (1834-????)

Sarah (1838-1893), never married

John (1840-????)

Jane Elizabeth (1851-1896), never married

Rebecca Dutton (1853-1898), never married

Mary (1854-1948), married John James Brownridge (1853-1934)

Martha Ellen (1856-1904), married John James Brownridge (1853-1934) (husband of Mary)

Emma Amelia (1859-1899), never married

George Hedley (1860-1928), married Mary Caroline Houghton (1858-1929)

Jonathan (1863-1952), married Annie Louise Taylor (1864-1935)

Minnie (1867-1879)

Ernest Edward (1869-1871)

Baptism: Louisa Charlotte Swettenham (1844-1846)

On this day 31 March 1844, which was a Sunday, Louisa Charlotte Swettenham was baptised in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire. 

Louisa Charlotte is my first cousin 4 times removed (1C4R). Rupert and Elizabeth (Kent) Swettenham are Louisa Charlotte's grandparents and my 4th great grandparents.

The transcription reads:

31 March, Louisa Charlotte, parents Walter and Elizabeth, living in Fenton. Father's occupation: Labourer

Eliza Pope (abt. 1814-1891)

Eliza Pope (abt. 1814-1891) is my 3rd great grandmother, I am descended through:

•  her son John Hudson (1846-1925) who married Elizabeth Baddaley (1845-1914)
• their daughter Drucilla Hudson (1877-1936) who married Rupeet John Hassall (1878-1942)
• their daughter Freda Hassall (1909-1974) who married William Wain (1909-1957)
• their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
• Judith Yvonne (Wain) Westhoff

1814

Born in Hanley Staffordshire (no records found)

1837

Probably married in this year, but no records found. Married Felix Hudson (1811-1881)

Birth of son Charles (1838-1843)

1840

Birth of daughter Hannah (1840-1909)

1841

Living at Castle Street, Penkhull, Staffordshire with husband Felix and 2 children (Charles and Hannah)

1843

Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1843-1891)

Death of son Charles, age 5

1846

Birth of son John (1846-1925)

1851

Living at Cobridge, Staffordshire with husband Felix and 3 children (Hannah, Elizabeth and John)

1861

Living at Newcastle Road, Shelton, Staffordshire with husband Felix and 3 children (Hannah, Elizabeth and John)

1871

Living at 56 Bell Street, Shelton, Staffordshire with husband Felix

1881

Living at 56 Cobridge Road, Hanley, Staffordshire with husband Felix

Death of husband Felix, age 70

1891

Living at 56 Cobridge Road, Hanley, Staffordshire (widow) with 3 grandchildren (Henry, Eliza and John Hulme)

Eliza died in November 1891 and she was buried on 2 December 1891 in Resurrection, Dresden, Staffordshire.

Marriage: Michael Roche and Mary Ann O'Hara

On this day 24 March 1896, which was a Tuesday, Michael Roche and Mary Ann O'Hara were married in Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire.

Michael Roche is Dermot's 2nd great uncle.

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

The transcription reads:

Michael Roche, age 25, bachelor, miller, residing at 10 Liver Street. 

Father: John Roche (deceased), labourer 

Mary Ann O'Hara, age 19, spinster, residing at 10 Liver Street.

Father: Martin O'Hara, cook

Witnesses: Thomas Burke and Louisa Annie Monaghan (relationship to couple not known)

 

Michael died in May 1948, age 77 in Liverpool, Lancashire

Hannah Woolley (1831-1866)

Hannah Woolley (1831-1866) is my 3rd great grandmother.

Father: Joseph Woolley (1797-????)

Mother: Hannah (--?--) Ford (1792-1831)

I am descended through:

• her daughter Mary Ann Hannah Mart (1856-1934) who married John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925)
• 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) Westhoff

10 April 1831 

Hannah was baptised in St Peter’s, Caverswall, Staffordshire

Daughter of Joseph and Hannah Woolley, living in Caverswall. Father’s occupation Parish Clerk

August 1831 

Death of mother Hannah – age 39 

June 1841

Living in Caverswall, Staffordshire, with father Joseph and 4 siblings (Joseph, Harriet, Frederick and George). Also in the household is Ruth Simcock, the sister of Myra (Simcock) Woolley, who married Hannah's older brother Charles  

3 March 1851

Hannah married John Mart in Alsop en le Dale, Staffordshire 

March 1851 

Living in Alsop en le Dale with husband John Mart, John's sister Hannah, 3 agricultural labourers and 1 house servant. 

August 1853

Birth of son John William (1853-1920)

January 1856

Birth of daughter Mary Ann Hannah (1856-1934)

April 1858

Birth of son Jesse Josiah (1858-1928)

May 1860

Birth of son George Thomas (1860-1919)  

April 1861  

Living in Alsop en le Dale with husband John, 4 children (John William, Mary Ann Hannah, Jesse Josiah and George Thomas), John's younger brother George (widowed) and housemaid Mary Ann Leason. 

May 1862

Birth of daughter Sarah Ann Ellen (1862-????)

April 1864

Birth of daughter Angelina (1864-1924)  

July 1866

Hannah died in July 1866 and was buried on 17 July at Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire

 

Children   

John William (1853-1920) married Dinah Brindley (1854-????)

Mary Ann Hannah (1856-1934) married John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925)

Jesse Josiah (1858-1928) married Catherine Coxon (1859-????)

George Thomas (1860-1919) married Mary Maria Johnson (1861-????)

Sarah Ann Ellen (1862-????)

Angelina (1864-1924) married William Henry Burgess (????)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marriage: Charles Charlesworth & Agnes Swettenham

On this day 19 March 1860, which was a Monday, Charles Charlesworth and Agnes Swettenham were married in St Margaret's, Wolstanton, Staffordshire.

Agnes is my 4th great aunt.

Rupert and Elizabeth (Kent) Swettenham are the parents of Agnes and my 4th great grandparents.

The transcription reads:

Charles Charlesworth, bachelor, cordwainer, residing in Black Bull. 

Father: James Charlesworth, stonemason

Agnes Petts, widow, residing in Black Bull. Father: Rupert Swetnam, labourer

Witnesses: Samuel Oakes and William Miller (relationship to couple is not known)

 

Agnes previously married William Petts on 20 April 1846 and he died in November 1846. 

Agnes died in November 1874, age 51.

John Mart (abt. 1798-1876)

John Mart is my 3rd great grandfather and I am descended through:

•  his daughter Mary Ann Hannah Mart (1856-1934) who married John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925)
• 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) Westhoff
  

1798

John was born to William and Sarah (Lees) Mart in Alsop en le Dale and was baptised on 18 February

1809 – Age 11

Death of father William Mart - age 59

1830 – Age 32

Death of mother Sarah (Lees) Mart - age 66 

6 June 1841

Living at Manor House, Alsop en le Dale with brother George and sisters Elizabeth and Hannah. Also in the household are Josiah Trueman (John's nephew, son of John and Sally (Mart) (John's sister) and Elizabeth Evans (relationship to John not known)

3 March 1851 

John married Hannah Woolley in Alsop en le Dale.

John Mart, bachelor, farmer, residing in Alsop en le Dale. Father: William Mart, farmer

Hannah Woolley, spinster, servant, residing in Alsop en le Dale. Father: Joseph Woolley, schoolmaster

Witnesses: William Critchlow and Mary Critchlow (relationship to couple not known)

March 1851

Living at Alsop en le Dale with wife Hannah and sister Hannah. Also in the household, Bennet Hicton (agricultural labourer), Ann Danson (house servant), Thomas Welch (agricultural labourer) and Michael Welch (agricultural labourer) all recorded as servants.

The census also states that John was a farmer of 86 acres employing 3 labourers.

1853

Birth of son John William (1853-1920)

1856

Birth of daughter Mary Ann Hannah (1856-1934)

1858

Birth of son Jesse Josiah (1858-1928)

1860

Birth of son George Thomas (1860-1919)

April 1861

Living at Alsop en le Dale with wife Hannah and 4 children (John William, Mary Ann Hannah, Jesse Josiah and George Thomas. Also in the household was brother George (widower) and Mary Ann Leason (housemaid).

The census states that John is now farming 28 acres.

1862

Birth of daughter Sarah Ann Ellen (1862-????)

1864

Birth of daughter Angelina (1864-1924)

1866

Death of wife Hannah - age 35

April 1871

Living at Alsop en le Dale with 4 children (Mary Ann Hannah, George Thomas, Sarah Ann Ellen and Angelina).

John is now a widower and is farming 28 acres.

May 1876

John died on 17 May 1876 age 78 and he was buried on 20 May at St Michael & All Angels, Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire

Children

John William (1853-1920) married Dinah Brindley (1854-????)

Mary Ann Hannah (1856-1934) married John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925)

Jesse Josiah (1858-1928) married Catherine Coxon (1859-????)

George Thomas (1860-1919) married Mary Maria Johnson (1861-????)

Sarah Ann Ellen (1862-????)

Angelina (1864-1924) married William Henry Burgess (????)

 

 

 

Baptism: Mary Westhoff (1901-1901)

On this day 10 March 1901, which was a Sunday, Mary Westhoff, Dermot's great aunt was baptised in St Sylvester, Liverpool, Lancashire.

 

Mary's parents Edward and Mary (Horris) Westhoff are Dermot's great grandparents.

The transcription reads:

Born 1 March 1901, baptised 10 March 1901

Maria Westhoff, daughter of Edward and Maria (Horris) Westhoff

Godparents: Fredricus Westhoff (Edward's older brother)and Anna Johnson (Mary's older sister, who married James Johnston)

 

Mary died a few months later and was buried on 7 July 1901 in Ford Cemetery, Liverpool.

John Lloyd (abt. 1777-1854)

John Lloyd (abt. 1777-1854) is Dermot's 3rd great grandfather.

Dermot is descended through:

• his son John Lloyd (1829-1876) who married Mary Connolly (1845-1921)
• their daughter Mary Jane Lloyd (1868-1915) who married John Roche (1867-1950)
• their daughter Frances Roche (1902-1966) who married Edward Westhoff (1902-1957)
• their son Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012) who married Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
• Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

1777

Born in Prendergast, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

 

Between about 1797 and 1825

Married, but not known at this moment to who (John is recorded as a widower on his 2nd marriage record)

21 February 1826

John married Jane Higgon in St. Martin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

1826

Birth of son George (1826-????)

1829

Birth of son John (1829-1876)

1831

Birth of son William (1831-????)

1833

Birth of son James (1833-????)

1835

Birth of son Joseph (1835-????)

1837

Birth of son Richard (1837-1838)

1838

Death of son Richard - age 1

1840

Birth of son Isaac (1840-????)

March 1841 

Living at Barn Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire with wife Jane, 5 sons (John, William, James, Joseph and Isaac) and Mary Propert (at the moment, it is not known if she is related in anyway).

John's occupation is given as butcher.

1842

Birth of daughter Jane (1842-1923) 

March 1851

Living at Barn Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire with wife Jane and 3 children (James, Isaac and Jane) 

July 1854

John died aged 77 and was buried on 19 July 1854 in St. Martin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire 

 

 

Marriage: John Mart & Hannah Woolley

On this day 3 March 1851, which was a Monday, John Mart (1798-1876) married Hannah Woolley (1831-1866) in Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire. 

John and Hannah are my 3rd great grandparents and I am descended through:

• their daughter Mary Ann Hannah Mart (1856-1934) who married John Herbert Taylor (1857-1925)
• 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) Westhoff

The transcription reads:

 John Mart, bachelor, farmer, living in Alsop en le Dale. Father: William Mart, farmer

Hannah Woolley, spinster, servant, living in Alsop en le Dale. Father: Joseph Woolley, schoolmaster 

Witnesses: William Critchlow and Mary Critchlow (possibly neighbours, not related as far as I can tell)

Michael Doyle (abt. 1822-????)

Michael Doyle (abt. 1822-????) is Dermot's 3rd great grandfather.

 

Dermot is descended through:

• his daughter Mary Doyle (1847-1885) who married Joseph Horris (1838-1874)
• their daughter Mary Horris (1874-1910) who married Edward James Westhoff (1867-1921)
• their son Edward Westhoff (1902-1957) who married Frances Roche (1902-1966)
• their son Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012) who married Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
• Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff
  

No early records of Michael have been found, according to the census records, he was born in Ireland, his year of birth, taken from the census records is:

1851 census - 1822

1871 census - 1826 

Probably about 1846

Married Mary Ronan (no record found)

1846

Birth of daughter Margaret Doyle (1846-1916) in Ireland

28 October 1847

Birth of daughter Mary (1847-1885) in Liverpool 

30 July 1849

Birth of daughter Catherine (1849-1890) in Liverpool

1851

Birth of son James (1851-????) in Liverpool

March 1851

Living at Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, Lancashire

• Michael Doyle – age 29, labourer in sugar warehouse, born in Ireland
• Mary Doyle – age 25, born in Ireland
• Margaret Doyle – age 5, born in Ireland
• Mary Doyle – age 3, born in Liverpool
• Catherine Doyle – age 2, born in Liverpool
• James Doyle – age 3 months, born in Liverpool
• Bridget Ronan – age 15, house servant, born in Liverpool 

October 1854

Birth of daughter Bridget (1854-????)

8 September 1858

Birth of daughter Helen (1858-1892)

April 1861

Unable to find the 1861 census 

19 February 1863

Birth of son David (1863-1890)

April 1871

Living at Burlington Street Court, Liverpool, Lancashire

• Michael Doyle– age 45, labourer, born in Ireland (widower)
  
• Bridget Doyle – age 16, servant for father, born in Liverpool
• Helen Doyle – age 13, scholar, born in Liverpool
• David Doyle – age 8, scholar, born in Liverpool

Children

Margaret (1846-1916) married Edward Hughes (1847-1872), Andrew McFee (1852-1881)

Mary (1847-1885) married Joseph Horris (1838-1874) 

Catherine (1849-1890) married William Rigby (1846-????)

James (1851-????)

Bridget (1854.????)

Helen (1858-1892) married James Lakeland (1856-1887), James Foley (????)

David (1863-1890) married Margaret Mumford (1867-????)

 

 

Baptism: Margaret Westhoff (1909-1910)

On this day, 24 February 1909, which was a Wednesday, Margaret Westhoff, Dermot's first cousin twice removed (1C2R) was baptised in St. Sylvester, Liverpool, Lancashire. 

John Jacob and Mary Ann (Mooney) Westhoff are the grandparents of Margaret and the 2nd great grandparents of Dermot.

Margaret Westhoff, born 12 February 1909, baptised 24 February 1909.

Parents: Henry and Johanna (Fleming) Westhoff

Godmother: Elizabeth Fleming, Johanna's sister

Margaret died aged 13 months and she was buried in Ford Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire on 3 April 1910.

Thomas Hammond (1811-1878)

 Thomas Hammond (1811-1878) is my 3rd great grandfather, I am descended through:

• his daughter Mary Hammond (1841-1911) who married Charles Hooley (1838-1908)
• 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) Westhoff

1811 

Born in about 1811, parents unknown

25 December 1835

Thomas married Hannah Munslow (1807-1870)

1836

Birth of daughter Ann (1836-1912)

May 1841

Birth of daughter Mary (1841-1911) 

June 1841

Living at Knight Street, Prestbury, Cheshire with Hannah (wife), 2 daughters (Ann and Mary).

April 1844

Birth of daughter Hannah (1844-1852)

November 1846

Birth of daughter Sarah (1846-1880)

March 1851

Living at Knight Street, Prestbury with Hannah (wife) and 4 daughters (Ann, Mary, Hannah and Sarah)

February 1852

Death of daughter Hannah, age 7

April 1861

Living at Lane Ends, Sutton, Cheshire with Hannah (wife) and 3 daughters (Ann, Mary and Sarah)

January 1870

Death of wife Hannah, age 63

April 1871

Living at 123 London Road, Sutton with 2 daughters (Mary and Sarah)

1878 

Thomas died in about February 1878, aged 67

 

Occupation

1841 Boat man - census

1851 Carter - census

1861 Watchman - census

1866 Carter - marriage record of Ann

1871 Carter - census

Children

Ann (1836-1912) married Henry Barker (1841-1915)

Mary (1841-1911) married Charles Hooley (1838-1908)

Hannah (1844-1852)

Sarah (1846-1880), never married

Baptism: James Taylor (1823-1893)

On this day, 17 February 1823, which was a Monday, James Taylor, my 4th great uncle was baptised in St Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire.

From the baptism record, we can see that James was born on 29 January 1823 to John and Mary Taylor. They lived in Hollington and John's occupation was stone-getter.

James parents John and Mary (Turner) Taylor are my 4th great grandparents.

James married Mary Robinson in 1842 and they had 9 children, Emma, Moses, James, Hannah, Ephraim, Emmanuel, John, Job and Mary. James died in Hollington in December 1893.

Felix Hudson (1811-1881)

Felix Hudson is my 3rd great grandfather and I am descended through:

• his son John Hudson (1846-1925) who married Elizabeth Baddaley (1845-1914)
• their daughter Drucilla Hudson (1877-1936) who married Rupert John Hassall (1878-1942)
• their daughter Freda Hassall (1909-1974) who married William Wain (1909-1957)
• their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
• Judith Yvonne (Wain) Westhoff

1811

Born in Penkhull, Staffordshire to George and Sarah (--?--) Hudson and baptised on 17 February 1811 in St Peter Ad Vincula, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

1837/1838

Married Eliza Pope. I have not been able to find a marriage record, Eliza's last name is from the birth registration of their children 

1837

Birth of son Charles (1837-1843)

1840

Birth of daughter Hannah (1840-1909)

June 1841

Living at Castle Street, Penkhull, Staffordshire with wife Eliza and 2 children (Charles and Hannah) 

1843

Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1843-1891)

Death of son Charles, age 5

1846

Birth of son John (1846-1925)

March 1851

Living at Cobridge, Staffordshire with wife Eliza and 3 children (Hannah, Elizabeth and John)

April 1861

Living at Newcastle Road, Shelton, Staffordshire with wife Eliza and 3 children (Hannah, Elizabeth and John)

April 1871

Living at 56 Bell Street, Shelton with wife Eliza

April 1881

Living at 56 Cobridge Road with wife Eliza

Felix died aged 70 on 11 April 1881

Children

Charles (1838-1843)

Hannah (1840-1909) married George Clewlow (1831-????)

Elizabeth (1843-1891) married Ralph Hulme (1840-1888)

John (1846-1925) married Elizabeth Baddaley (1845-1914)

Occupation

1841 - Pot printer - Census

1851 - Pot printer - Census

1861 - Earthenware printer - Census

1865 - Potter - Marriage record - Hannah

1871 - Potter's printer - Census

 

52 Ancestors: Week 6 - Valentine

We have two people called Valentine on my side of the family tree and both are Valentine Fell.

Valentine Fell (abt 1786-1839) is my 4th great grandfather and his story will come up (eventually) in the ancestors I cover on Monday's. 

 

His son was also called Valentine, he unfortunately had a very short life, but the baptism record from a family tree research angle is really good. He was born on 5 February 1833 and the record gives alot of information and is readable. He was baptised in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Burslem, Staffordshire.

The transcription reads:

Valentine the son of Valentine Fells of Burslem in the Parish of Burslem in the County of Stafford, potter and of Lucy his wife, who was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Colclough was born on the fifth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Thirty Three. And was solemnly baptised with water, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost on the Thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Thirty Three by me William Leach.

Valentine died in February 1833 and was buried 4 days after he was baptised in St John, Burslem, Staffordshire.

Baptism: Frances McNamara (1897-1929)

On this day 10 February 1897, which was a Wednesday, Frances McNamara was baptised in St Peter's Priory, Liverpool, Lancashire. Frances is Dermot's first cousin twice removed (1C2R). Her grandparents John and Jane (McLoughlin) Roche are Dermot's 2nd great grandparents

John and Jane (McLoughlin) Roche - Dermot's 2nd great grandparents

Francesca McNamara born on 31 January 1897, baptised on 10 February 1897

Parents: John and Mary Ann (Roche) McNamara

Godparents: Thomas and Bridget Timlin

 

On the 1891 census Thomas and Bridget Timlin lived at 33 Shaws Alley, John and Mary Ann McNamara lived at 35 Shaws Alley. It would seem that Frances godparents were neighbours, rather than close family.

Frances never married and she died age 32 in March 1929.

Ann Swettenham (1822-1883)

Ann Swettenham is my 3rd great grandmother and I am descended through:

• her daughter Sarah Ann Alcock (1846-1921) who married William Hassall (1844-1918)
• their son Rupert John Hassall (1878-1942) who married Drucilla Hudson (1877-1936)
• their daughter Freda Hassall (1909-1974) who married William Wain (1909-1957)
• their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
• Judith Yvonne (Wain) Westhoff 

April 1822

Ann was born in Swinscoe, Staffordshire and she was baptised on 14 April 1822 in St Bartholomew's, Blore Ray, Staffordshire

1841

I have not been able to find a census for this year. Anne's mother was a widow and living in Swinscoe village with her daughters Hannah and Harriet. Anne's brother Walter was living in Fenton and their sister Agnes was living with him. Ann may have also been in the Fenton area, as this is where Thomas Alcock, who she later married was living, but it is purely speculation.

June 1843

Ann married Thomas Alcock in St Mary, Bucknall, Staffordshire 

1844

Birth of daughter Mary (1844-1846)

1846

Birth of daughter Sarah Ann (1846-1921)

Death of daughter Mary, age 2

1848

Birth of daughter Eliza (1848-1848)

Death of daughter Eliza, age <1

1850

Birth of son Thomas (1850-1918)

March 1851

Living at Tram Railway, Fenton, Staffordshire with husband Thomas, 2 children (Sarah Ann and Thomas) and step-daughter Harriet

1852

Birth of son William (1852-1859)

1854

Birth of son Rupert (1854-????)

1857

Birth of daughter Emma (1857-????)

1859

Birth of daughter Eliza (1859-1938)

Death of son William, age 7 

April 1861

Living at 27 Duke Street, Fenton, Staffordshire with husband Thomas and 5 children (Sarah Ann, Thomas, Rupert, Emma and Eliza)

1862

Birth of son Walter Swettenham (1862-1936)

1866

Birth of daughter Louisa (1866-????)

April 1871

Living at 29 Duke Street, Fenton with husband Thomas and 6 children (Thomas, Rupert, Eliza, Emma, Walter Swettenham and Louisa)

April 1881

Living at 36 Duke Street, Fenton with husband Thomas and 3 children (Eliza, Walter Swettenham and Louisa)

August 1883

Ann died on 18 August 1883 aged 72 and she was buried on 21 August in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire.

Children

Mary (1844-1846)

Sarah Ann (1846-1921) married William Hassall (1844-1918)

Eliza (1848-1848)

Thomas (1850-1918) married Martha Leighton (1850-????)

William (1852-1859)

Rupert (1854-????) married Angelina Bentley (1855-1921)

Emma (1857-????) married Thomas Griffin (1855-????)

Eliza (1859-1938) married William Henry Heminsley (????)

Walter Swettenham (1862-1936) married Mary Adelaide Waugh (1861-????)

Louisa (1866-????)

52 Ancestors: Week 5 - In the Kitchen

I wasn't too sure where to go with this one? In the end, I decide to list a few favourite dishes and my memory of them.

 

Rock Cakes 

I remember that Grandma (Brenda) nearly always had a rock cake in the pantry, Grandad (Eric) used to take them to work, he cycled every day and they carried well. I then married someone who loves them as well.

Potato Hash

Other wise know as "Tater Ash" put into the oven early in the day and a small amount of meat went a long way, we nearly always had this on bonfire night (5 November) as well. Served with pickled red cabbage or beetroot.

Gravy

Of course, not a complete dish in itself, but Grandma (Brenda)made really good gravy and this evolved into a saying we used when anything was really good of "Lovely gravy, just like soup".

Tinned Fruit and Bread

Yeuch, yeuch, I did not like this at all, but tinned fruit with evaporated milk was often served as "afters" for Sunday tea and if it was felt that you had not eaten enough it came with bread and butter as well.

Mince Pies

Mum always made these for Grandad's (William) birthday, which was 1 December. One of my favourite's, unless we went to a farmer friends and hers had really thick pastry and mincemeat which had been "diluted" with apple, not so good.

 

Oatcakes

We used to go to Leek for these and the man behind the counter always gave us some of the little ones, made with the drips. When we moved away, we couldn't get them, so I started making them. Always eaten with butter and syrup. 

 

And what is my signature dish? Probably the last one I made, so it can change weekly and a love of baking inherited from Mum and Grandma.

Baptism: Elizabeth Baddaley (1828-????)

On this day, 3 February 1828, which was a Sunday, Elizabeth Baddaley, my 4th great aunt was baptised in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Burslem, Staffordshire.

 Elizabeth's parents, Thomas and Elizabeth (--?--) Baddaley are my 4th great grandparents.

I can follow Elizabeth up to the 1851 census, when she was living at home with her mother. She may have married Joseph Blaize, but at the moment, I cannot confirm this.

Thomas Alcock (1816-1888)

Thomas Alcock (abt. 1816-1888) is my 3rd great grandfather. I am descended through:

• his daughter Sarah Ann Alcock (1846-1921) who married William Hassall (1844-1918)
• their son Rupert John Hassall (1878-1942) who married Drucilla Hudson (1877-1936)
• their daughter Freda Hassall (1909-1974) who married William Wain (1909-1957)
• their son John Stanton Wain who married Sheila Hooley
• Judith Yvonne (Wain) Westhoff

1816

Born in Cauldon, Staffordshire

Before 1837

Married Elizabeth (--?--)

1837

Birth of daughter Harriet (1837-1892)

June 1841

Living at Railway, Fenton, Staffordshire

July 1842

Death of wife Elizabeth, age 24

1843

Marriage to Ann Swettenham, St Mary, Bucknall, Staffordshire

September 1844

Birth of daughter Mary (1844-1846)

August 1846

Birth of daughter Sarah Ann (1846-1921) 

September 1846

Death of daughter Mary, age 2

June 1848

Birth of daughter Eliza (1848-1848)

Death of daughter Eliza, age <1

June 1850

Birth of son Thomas (1850-????) 

March 1851

Living at Tram Railway, Fenton, Staffordshire

October 1852 

Birth of son William (1852-1859)

August 1854

Birth of son Rupert (1854-????) 

February 1857

Birth of daughter Emma (1857-????)

August 1859

Birth of daughter Eliza (1859-????) 

December 1859

Death of son William, age 7 

April 1861

Living at 27 Duke Street, Fenton, Staffordshire

August 1862

Birth of son Walter Swettenham (1862-1936)

February 1866

Birth of daughter Louisa (1866-????) 

April 1871

Living at 29 Duke Street, Fenton, Staffordshire

April 1881

Living at 36 Duke Street, Fenton, Staffordshire

August 1883

Death of wife Ann, age 61 

17 June 1888

Thomas died, age 72 and was buried on 20 June 1888 in Christ Church, Fenton, Staffordshire 

 

Occupation

1837 Labourer - Baptism record - Harriet

1841 Collier - Census

1844 Labourer - Baptism record - Mary

1846 Labourer - Baptism record - Sarah Ann

1848 Collier - Baptism record - Eliza

1850 Labourer - Baptism record - Thomas

1854 Labourer - Baptism record - Rupert

1851 Coal miner - Census

1857 Collier - Baptism record - Emma

1861 Coal miner - Census

1862 Collier & labourer - Baptism record - Walter Swettenham 

1866 Labourer - Baptism record - Louisa

1868 Labourer - Marriage record - Sarah Ann

1871 Labourer - Census

1871 Labourer - Marriage record - Thomas 

1875 Labourer - Marriage record - Rupert

1876 Labourer - Marriage record - Emma

1881 General labourer - Census

 

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 4 - Favourite Photo

5 August 2017, Zürich, Switzerland

 

Baptism: Peter Byrne (1880-1965)

On this day, 27 January 1880, which was a Tuesday, Peter Byrne (1880-1965) was baptised in Naas, Kildare, Ireland. Peter is Dermot's 2nd great uncle and his parents, Thomas and Mary (Malone) Byrne are Dermot's 2nd great grandparents.

Peter was born on 18 January 1880 in Naas, the birth registration shows his father Thomas was a labourer. The baptism record below gives Peter's date of birth as 25 January. 

Unfortunaetely, I cannot make out the address, the godparents are given as Matthew Duffy and Margaret Hearn, who as far as I can tell are not related.

William Mason (1821-1857)

William Mason is my 3rd great grandfather and I am descended through:

• his daughter Fanny Mason (1851-1932) who married Abraham Hemmings (1850-1913)
  
• their daughter Clara Ann Hemmings (1878-1967) who married John Meakin (1880-1917)
  
• their daughter Brenda Meakin (1912-1982) who married Eric Hooley (1908-1992)
  
• their daughter Sheila Hooley who married John Stanton Wain
• Judith Yvonne Wain

1821

William was born on 2 January 1821 to Thomas and Hannah (--?--) Mason. He was baptised on 21 January 1821 in St Michael's, Coppenhall, Cheshire.

He was the oldest of 10 children

June 1841

Living at Church Coppenhall, Cheshire with parents (Thomas and Hannah) and 5 siblings (Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Hannah, Martha).

1 September 1844

Death of mother Hannah (--?--) Mason, age 46

23 March 1845

Witness at father's marriage to Frances (Gidman) Hutchinson

31 December 1850

William married Mary Walley in St Michael, Coppenhall, Cheshire

4 January 1851

 Birth of daughter Fanny (1851-1932)

March 1851

Living at High Town, Monks Coppenhall with wife (Mary), daughter Fanny and Richard Swan and his son Levi (lodgers)

July 1853

Birth of daughter Hannah (1853-1854)

August 1854

Death of daughter Hannah, age 1

1855

Birth of son Joseph (1855-????) 

August 1857

William died and was buried in Coppenhall, Cheshire on 12 August 1857

 

Children

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

Hannah (1853-1854)

Joseph (1855-????) married Ellen Thomas (1853-1892)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 3 - Namesake

 I checked both of our trees and nobody has names which are the same as ours. I therefore decided that I would use Ben, as both trees have Benjamin, which although not strictly the same is the longer version of the same name.

Benjamin Boushell (1800-????) - 4th great grandfather

Benjamin Boushell (1870-1952) - 3rd great uncle

Benjamin Goodwin (1810-1879) - 4th great grandfather

Benjamin Hassall (1840-1919) - 4th great uncle

This came as a surprise, as I thought there would be more, just 2 direct ancestors on each side of the tree.

Marriage: Lucy Baddaley & William Hancock

On this day 20 January 1873, which was a Monday, Lucy Baddaley and William Hancock were married in Christ Church, Cobridge, Staffordshire.

Lucy Baddaley is my 3rd great aunt, her parents Peter and Mary (Fell) Baddaley are my 3rd great grandparents.

The information for William took a little sorting out, it is the first time I have seen a man's name on a marriage record with a different surname for the father, so I did a little investigating.

The transcription reads:

William Hancock, age 26, bachelor, potter, living in Cobridge. Father: John Siddons, labourer

Lucy Baddaley, age 20, spinster, potter, living in Cobridge. Father: Peter Baddaley, potter

Witnesses: Peter Baddaley (Lucy's brother) and Johanna Adams (relationship not known)

William Hancock was born in about November 1845 to James and Sarah (Locker) Hancock.

Sarah (Locker) Hancock then married William Walker in 1852.

Sarah (Locker) (Hancock) then married John Siddons in 1869. On the 1871 census William Hancock is listed as step-son of John Siddons.

Sarah Rhead (1810-1881)

Sarah Rhead is my 3rd great grandmother and I am descended through:

• her son Abraham Hemmings (1850-1913) who married Fanny Mason (1851-1932)
• their daughter Clara Ann Hemmings (1878-1967) who married John Meakin (1880-1917)
• their daughter Brenda Meakin (1912-1982) who married Eric Hooley (1908-1992)
• their daughter Sheila Hooley who married John Stanton Wain
• Judith Yvonne Wain 

1810

Born in Chapel Chorlton, Staffordshire (no record of birth found)

31 December 1840

Sarah married married John Hemmings 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

The census for this year has not been found

About November 1842

Birth of daughter Ann (1842-1898)

About July 1846

Birth of daughter Hannah (1846-1929)

About August 1850

Birth of son Abraham (1850-1913)

March 1851

Living at 9 Delamere Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

April 1861

Living at Oakley Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

April 1871

Living at 23 Thomas Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

April 1881

Living at 25 Thomas Street, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire

July 1881

Sarah died in July 1881 and was buried on 20 July 1881 in Crewe Cemetery, Cheshire

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)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 2 - Family Legend

This is not an easy one, as far as I know, we do not have any notable criminals or such like in the family trees. This being the case, I decided to look at Isaac Wain (1850-1932), my 2nd great grandfather, a legend because he had 4 wives. This of course was because of necessity, rather than choice.

Isaac's first wife was Lydia Downes, who he married in 1873, age 23, Lydia was 21. She died 3 years later on 1 May 1876. They had no children.

Isaac was a shoemaker and a farmer, he married Mary Sigley in 1877, they were both 27 years old at the time. Mary had 5 children, John died when he was 6 months old on 9 October 1890 and Mary died 2 days later on 11 October 1890.

Isaac now has 4 young children to look after, William, 13, Matthew, 10, Richard, 7 and Isaac, 4. 

Isaac's mother is no longer alive, and the 1891 census shows that his father was living with Isaac's sister Eliza, her husband and 2 sons, so probably no room for Isaac and his family to stay there.

In 1891, Isaac married Hannah Hulme, she is 37 and Isaac is 41, and they have 5 children. Hannah died in 1909.

Isaac marries again in 1911, Mary Broadhurst. Isaac is 61 and Mary is 46, the oldest of 9 children and a spinster. 

Isaac died in May 1932 his 4th wife Mary outlived him, she died in August 1940.

Baptism: Ernest Lowe (1907-????)

On this day, 13 January 1907, which was a Sunday, Ernest Lowe was baptised in St. Peter's Priory, Liverpool, Lancashire.

Ernest is Dermot's first cousin, twice removed (1C2R).

Common ancestors:

John Roche and Jane McLoughlin

Ernest's grandparents and Dermot's 2nd great grandparents

Ernest Lowe, son of Ernest and Joanna (Jane) (Roche) Lowe

Godparents:

Andrew Petcovich, Jane's nephew and Rose Jane Petcovich, Jane's niece

 

Ernest emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, USA in 1923.

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Bott (1820-1897)

Sarah Bott (1820-1897) is my 3rd great grandmother. I am descended through:

• her 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

Sarah was born in 1820 to George and Ellen (Copestick) Bott, she was baptised on 7 May 1820 at St. Peter's, Alton, Staffordshire.

 

18 March 1837

Sarah married John Taylor in Rocester, Staffordshire

1837

Birth of daughter Mary (1837-1854)

June 1838

Death of father George Bott, age 60 

14 September 1838

Birth of daughter Ann (1838-????)

8 June 1840

Birth of daughter Caroline (1840-1912)

June 1841

Living in Hollington, Staffordshire with husband John, 3 daughters (Mary, Ann, Caroline), Ellen Bott (mother) and John Bott (brother)

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)

March 1851

Living in Hollington, Staffordshire with husband John, 6 children (Mary, Ann, Caroline, Harriet, George, Julia) and Ellen Bott (mother)

16 September 1853

Birth of daughter Selina (1853-1924)

March 1854

Death of daughter Mary, age 17 

19 September 1857

Birth of son John Herbert (1857-1925)

June 1858

Death of husband John Taylor, age 43

April 1861

Widowed and living in Hollington Common, Staffordshire with 5 children (Caroline, Harriet, Selina, John Herbert)

September 1864

Death of mother Ellen (Copestick) Bott, age 78 

18 March 1869

Marriage to Daniel Oakes in St Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire 

April 1871

Living in Hollington Common, Staffordshire with 2nd husband Daniel Oakes and his 2 children (George, William) and her 2 children (Selina, John Herbert)

9 March 1879

Death of son George Henry, age 33 

April 1881

Living in Hollington Common, Staffordshire with husband Daniel

13 March 1885

Death of husband Daniel Oakes, age 56

April 1891

Widowed and living in Checkley, Staffordshire

1897

Sarah died in February age 77 and was buried on 11 February in St. John the Evangelist, Hollington, 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

Baptism: Joseph Boushell (1905-1960)

On this day 8 January 1905, which was a Sunday, Joseph Boushell (1905-1960) Dermot's great uncle was baptised in Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland. He was born on 2 January 1905 to Richard and Ellen (Byrne) Boushell, Dermot's great grandparents.

This is a really nice baptism record, it gives alot of information.

The first page gives the following:

Joseph Boushell, born 2 January to Richard Boushell and Ellen Byrne, living at Sallins Road. The number 5 on the left hand side is the number in the register.

The second page shows 8 January as the baptism date and the godparents, Patrick Byrne, Ellen's brother and Esther Morrison, Ellen's sister, who married James Morrison.

Also added to the record at a later date are details of Joseph's marriage to Mary Cleary in (Cashel), Killenaule on 26 June 1945.

 

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 1 - Beginnings

I read about this challenge last year from Amy Johnson Crow, but never got into it. 52 prompts each week during 2021 to write something about your ancestors or family.

 

I am not sure I will make it every week, but I am going to give it a go and hope that it adds more diversity to this blog.

 

"Beginnings" is the first prompt. So immediately I think, what was it that got me started on this journey, especially as family history didn't ever really interest me? But I have covered that before so what else does it mean for me and being a bullet list girl, here goes:

• The start of a New Year
• The first year that both Dermot and I are retired
• Beginning to tidy up the Family Tree
• Beginning to check my resources
• Where do I begin? My usual thought as I sit down to research!
  

So that is all for now and I hope this challenge gives me some new ideas.

Ann Donnelly (abt 1811-????)

Ann Donnelly is Dermot's 3rd great grandmother. Dermot is descended through:

• her son Joseph Horris (1838-1874) who married Mary Doyle (1847-1885)
• their daughter Mary Horris (1874-1910) who married Edward James Westhoff (1867-1921)
• their son Edward Westhoff (1902.1957) who married Frances Roche (1902.1966)
• their son Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012) who married Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)
• Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

1811

Born in Ireland, no records found for this, the date is from the census records

1861

Living at 3 Halls Court, Liverpool, Lancashire with her son Cornelius and family

* Cornelius Horris - age 29, corn porter, (head)

* Mary Horris - age 26 (wife)

* Mary Horris - age 4 (daughter)

* Joseph Horris - age 2 (son)

* Ann Horris - age 50 (widow, mother)

* Joseph Horris - age 23, dock labourer (brother)

* Monica Horris - age 16 (sister)

* Augustine Horris - age 14 (brother)

* Anne Horris - age 12 (sister)

* James Howard - age 18, corn porter (boarder)

1871

Living at 63 Raymond Street, Liverpool, Lancashire with her daughter Monica and family

* James Cunningham - age 25, porter (head)

* Monica Cunningham - age 25 (wife)

* Thomas Cunningham - age 3 (son)

* Ann Horris - age 60 (widow, mother in law)

 

Date of death

I haven't been able to find any records for this as yet.

 

Children

Cornelius (1832-1896) married Mary Maloney

Joseph (1838-1874) married Mary Doyle

Elinor (1840-????)

Monica (1845-1913) married James Cunningham

Augustine (1845-1846)

Augustine (1846-????)

Anne (1848-1937) married James Brown