Peter Rathbone1
M, #4911, b. 1 August 1744, d. 9 February 1830
Baptism* | 1 August 1744 | Peter Rathbone was baptised on 1 August 1744 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Marriage* | 21 June 1780 | He married Esther Rathbone, daughter of James Rathbone, on 21 June 1780 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1,3 |
Death* | 9 February 1830 | Peter Rathbone died on 9 February 1830 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, , at age 85.1,4 |
Burial* | 14 February 1830 | He was buried on 14 February 1830 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .4 |
Family | Esther Rathbone b. bt 14 Feb 1745 - 13 Feb 1746, d. 13 Feb 1825 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S42] Unknown editor ed. Unknown short book title "p14/102 - In memory of Peter Rathbone of Gawsworth who departed this life February 9 1830 aged 85 years. Also Esther his wife who died 13 February 1825 aged 79 years. Also of James Rathbone son of the above named Peter & Esther Rathbone who departed this life 19 July 1846 in the 64th year of his age. Likewise of Henrietta his widow who died 5 June 1864 aged 79 years."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p57 - Aug 1 1744 Peter s. James Rathbone."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p145 - Peter Rathbone & Esther Rathbone oth of Gawsworth wit. Thomas Rathbone Humphrey Swindells."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p265 - Feb 14 1830 Peter Rathbone Gawsworth 85."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p78 - Mar 15 1781 Elizabeth d. Peter & Esther Rathbone recd. 18th b. Mar 6."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p81 - Feb 27 1785 Peter s. Peter & Esther Rathbone b. Feb 16."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p83 - Nov 25 1787 David s. Peter & Esther Rathbone."
Esther Rathbone1,2
F, #4912, b. between 14 February 1745 and 13 February 1746, d. 13 February 1825
Relationship | 3rd cousin 7 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | between 14 February 1745 and 13 February 1746 | Esther Rathbone was born between 14 February 1745 and 13 February 1746.1 |
Baptism | 23 October 1745 | She was baptised on 23 October 1745 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Marriage* | 21 June 1780 | She married Peter Rathbone, son of James Rathbone, on 21 June 1780 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1,4 |
Married Name | 21 June 1780 | As of 21 June 1780,her married name was Rathbone.1,4 |
Death* | 13 February 1825 | Esther Rathbone died on 13 February 1825 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Burial* | 17 February 1825 | She was buried on 17 February 1825 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .5 |
Citations
- [S42] Unknown editor ed. Unknown short book title "p14/102 - In memory of Peter Rathbone of Gawsworth who departed this life February 9 1830 aged 85 years. Also Esther his wife who died 13 February 1825 aged 79 years. Also of James Rathbone son of the above named Peter & Esther Rathbone who departed this life 19 July 1846 in the 64th year of his age. Likewise of Henrietta his widow who died 5 June 1864 aged 79 years."
- [S2266] Website Find My Past (www.findmypast.com) "Groom's Forename:Peter
Groom's Surname:Rathbone
Groom's Age:
Groom's Birth Place:
Groom's Status:
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Forename:Esther
Bride's Surname:Rathbone
Bride's Age:
Bride's Birth Place:
Bride's Status:
Bride's Father's Name:
Brides Mother's Name:
Date of Marriage:21 Jun 1780
Year of Marriage:1780
Place of Marriage:Gawsworth
By Banns or Licence:
Groom's Residence:Gawsworth
Bride's Residence:Gawsworth
Notes:
Parish:
City or Town:Gawsworth
County:Cheshire." 
- [S2266] Website Find My Past (www.findmypast.com) "Forenames:Hester
Surname:Rathbone
Sex:Female
Christening Year:1745
Christening Date:23 Oct 1745
Date of Birth:
Age:
Location:Gawsworth
Father's Forenames:James
Father's Surname:Rathbone
Mother's Forename:
Mother's Surname:
Parish:
City or Town:Gawsworth
County:Cheshire." 
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p145 - Peter Rathbone & Esther Rathbone oth of Gawsworth wit. Thomas Rathbone Humphrey Swindells."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p263 - Feb 17 1825 Esther Rathbone Gawsworth 80."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p78 - Mar 15 1781 Elizabeth d. Peter & Esther Rathbone recd. 18th b. Mar 6."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p81 - Feb 27 1785 Peter s. Peter & Esther Rathbone b. Feb 16."
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p83 - Nov 25 1787 David s. Peter & Esther Rathbone."
David Rathbone1
M, #4913, b. 25 November 1787
Relationship | 4th cousin 6 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Citations
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p83 - Nov 25 1787 David s. Peter & Esther Rathbone."
Peter Rathbone1
M, #4914, b. 16 February 1785
Relationship | 4th cousin 6 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Citations
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p81 - Feb 27 1785 Peter s. Peter & Esther Rathbone b. Feb 16."
Elizabeth Rathbone1
F, #4915, b. 6 March 1781
Relationship | 4th cousin 6 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Citations
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p78 - Mar 15 1781 Elizabeth d. Peter & Esther Rathbone recd. 18th b. Mar 6."
James Rathbone1
M, #4916
Citations
- [S44] CMB Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1837 "p57 - Aug 1 1744 Peter s. James Rathbone."
Henshall Cockitt1
M, #4917, b. between 8 April 1812 and 9 January 1813, d. 15 February 1883
Birth* | between 8 April 1812 and 9 January 1813 | Henshall Cockitt was born between 8 April 1812 and 9 January 1813 at Lower Withington, Cheshire, England, .1,3,4,5 |
Baptism | 10 January 1813 | He was baptised on 10 January 1813 at All Saints, Siddington, Cheshire, England, .1,6 |
Occupation* | between 1840 and 1883 | He was a farmer between 1840 and 1883 at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Marriage* | 16 August 1840 | He married Henrietta Rathbone, daughter of James Rathbone and Henrietta Rathbone, on 16 August 1840 at St Mary, Astbury, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Member Of Household) Census 1841 | 6 June 1841 | He was listed as a member of the household of James Rathbone in the 1841 census at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .7 |
Occupation | 7 June 1841 | Henshall Cockitt was a wheelwright on 7 June 1841.7 |
Occupation | 5 September 1841 | He was a wheelwright on 5 September 1841.8 |
Occupation | 30 March 1851 | He was a farmer of 15 acres and wheelwright on 30 March 1851.9 |
Census 1851* | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Brook Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .10 |
Occupation | 7 April 1861 | He was a farmer of 32 acres on 7 April 1861.5 |
Census 1861* | 7 April 1861 | He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .5,11 |
Occupation | 2 April 1871 | He was a farmer of 32 acres on 2 April 1871.12 |
Census 1871* | 2 April 1871 | He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .12 |
Occupation | 3 April 1881 | He was a farmer of 32 acres on 3 April 1881.4 |
Census 1881* | 3 April 1881 | He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .13 |
Biography* | | He farmed at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth until his death in 1883. He is immortalised in the censuses for 1851 to 1881, as "Henshall Cockitt's Farm" formed one of the Gawsworth enumeration district boundaries. He also probably gave his name to Cockitt's Wood, a small copse on the Macclesfield-Congleton road, now the site of a sand quarry, which appears as part of Brookhouse farm on the 1849 tithe map for Gawsworth.2 |
Death* | 15 February 1883 | He died on 15 February 1883 at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .14,1 |
Burial* | 20 February 1883 | He was buried on 20 February 1883 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Citations
- [S180] Dorcas Hendershott, "Email from Dorcas Hendershott (27/1/2003)," e-mail to Alan Bennett, 27 January 2003.
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S43] Burial Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1997 "p33 - COCKETT, Henshall 20 Feb 1883 Gawsworth 70."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11 Piece 3498 Folio 14 Page 6."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17 p9 40."
- [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, COCKETT, Henshall Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 10 Jan 1813 Recorded in: Siddington, Cheshire, England
Father: Charles COCKETT
Mother: Mary
Source: FHL Film 1656602 Dates: 1813 - 1846.
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/99/23 f5a p5."

- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, James Rathbone 5 Sep 1841 son of Henshaw & Henrietta, wheelwight Gawsworth."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107, /2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17a p10 40."
- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3678 f16 p9 42."

- [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3498 f14a p6 24."

- [S42] Unknown editor ed. Unknown short book title "p30/229 - In loving memory of Henshall Cockitt of Gawsworth died February 15 1883 aged 70 years. Also Henrietta his wife who died December 14 1904 aged 83 years. Also Augusta Fowler daughter of the above who died March 2 1897 aged 47 years."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Esther Ann 17 Sep 1843 daughter of Henshall & Henrietta, wheelwight Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Augusta July 1847 daughter of Henshall & Henrietta, farmer Gawsworth, privately (no date in PR so assumed same date as next entry)."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Charles 12 May 1850 son of Henshall & Henrietta, farmer Gawsworth."
Charles Cockitt1
M, #4918, b. 12 August 1770, d. 29 June 1835
Baptism* | 12 August 1770 | Charles Cockitt was baptised on 12 August 1770 at St Helen, Witton, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Marriage* | 28 December 1795 | He married Martha Gray, daughter of Robert Gray and Martha Henshall, on 28 December 1795 at St Mary, Astbury, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Residence* | between 1795 and 1800 | Charles Cockitt lived between 1795 and 1800 at Newchapel, Staffordshire, England, .1 |
Residence | between 1800 and 1812 | He lived between 1800 and 1812 at Hall Green, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | | He was a dancing master.1 |
Residence | circa 1812 | He lived circa 1812 at Lower Withington, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Death* | 29 June 1835 | He died on 29 June 1835 at age 64.2 |
Burial* | after 29 June 1835 | He was buried after 29 June 1835 at All Saints, Siddington, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Family | Martha Gray b. bt 18 Apr 1776 - 17 Apr 1777, d. 17 Apr 1852 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S182] The Graveyard Ferrets ed. All Saints (Siddington) MI "p2/18 - Here lieth the remains of Charles who died June 29 1835 aged 64 years. Likewis Martha wife of the above Charles Cockitt who died April 17 1852 aged 75 years."
Martha Gray1
F, #4919, b. between 18 April 1776 and 17 April 1777, d. 17 April 1852
Birth* | between 18 April 1776 and 17 April 1777 | Martha Gray was born between 18 April 1776 and 17 April 1777.2 |
Marriage* | 28 December 1795 | She married Charles Cockitt, son of Charles Cockitt and Mary Norbury, on 28 December 1795 at St Mary, Astbury, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Married Name | 28 December 1795 | As of 28 December 1795,her married name was Martha Cockitt.1 |
Death* | 17 April 1852 | Martha Gray died on 17 April 1852.2 |
Burial* | after 17 April 1852 | She was buried after 17 April 1852 at All Saints, Siddington, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S182] The Graveyard Ferrets ed. All Saints (Siddington) MI "p2/18 - Here lieth the remains of Charles who died June 29 1835 aged 64 years. Likewis Martha wife of the above Charles Cockitt who died April 17 1852 aged 75 years."
Robert Gray1
M, #4920
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
Martha Henshall1
F, #4921
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
Daniel Henshall1
M, #4922
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
James Rathbone Cockitt1
M, #4923, b. 5 September 1841, d. 1870
Relationship | 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Baptism* | 5 September 1841 | James Rathbone Cockitt was baptised on 5 September 1841 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Henshall Cockitt in the 1851 census at Brook Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Occupation* | 30 March 1851 | James Rathbone Cockitt was a scholar on 30 March 1851.4 |
Occupation | 7 April 1861 | He was a corn salesman on 7 April 1861.5 |
(Lodger) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | He was listed as a lodger in the household of Mary Jackson in the 1861 census at 5 Buckley Square, Ardwick, Lancashire, England, .5 |
Marriage* | 18 January 1862 | James Rathbone Cockitt married Jane Jackson, daughter of Mary Jackson, on 18 January 1862 at Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England, .1,6 |
Biography* | 1866 | James was in Chicago by 1866. |
Name Variation | 1866 | As of 1866, James Rathbone Cockitt was also known as James Rathbone.1 |
Death* | 1870 | He died in 1870 at Chicago, Illinois, USA.1 |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, James Rathbone 5 Sep 1841 son of Henshaw & Henrietta, wheelwight Gawsworth."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107, /2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2868 f61a p14 78."

- [S1] Website IGI (www.familysearch.org) "M097895."
Jane Jackson1
F, #4924, b. between 8 April 1836 and 7 April 1837
Birth* | between 8 April 1836 and 7 April 1837 | Jane Jackson was born between 8 April 1836 and 7 April 1837 at Cheshire, England, .2 |
Occupation* | 7 April 1861 | She was a cotton weaver on 7 April 1861.2 |
(Daughter) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | She was listed as the daughter of Mary Jackson in the 1861 census at 5 Buckley Square, Ardwick, Lancashire, England, .2 |
Marriage* | 18 January 1862 | Jane Jackson married James Rathbone Cockitt, son of Henshall Cockitt and Henrietta Rathbone, on 18 January 1862 at Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England, .1,3 |
Married Name | 18 January 1862 | As of 18 January 1862,her married name was Cockitt.1 |
Note* | between 1872 and 1873 | Jane Jackson She is to be found listed as Jane Rathbone in the Chicago City Directory for 1872 and 1873. between 1872 and 1873.1 |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2868 f61a p14 78."

- [S1] Website IGI (www.familysearch.org) "M097895."
Olive Augusta Cockitt1,2
F, #4925, b. July 1847, d. 2 March 1897
Relationship | 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth | between 6 April 1847 and 7 April 1847 | Olive Augusta Cockitt was born between 6 April 1847 and 7 April 1847 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3,4,5 |
Baptism* | July 1847 | She was baptised in July 1847 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Daughter) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | She was listed as the daughter of Henshall Cockitt in the 1851 census at Brook Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .6 |
(Daughter) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | She was listed as the daughter of Henshall Cockitt in the 1861 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3,7 |
Occupation* | 7 April 1861 | Olive Augusta Cockitt was a dressmaker on 7 April 1861.3 |
Married Name | between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870 | As of between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870,her married name was Fowler.8,9,10 |
Marriage* | between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870 | She married Thomas Boothby Fowler between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870 at Registrar Attended, Chorlton On Medlock, Lancashire, England, .8,10,9,11 |
Name Variation | 2 April 1871 | As of 2 April 1871, Olive Augusta Cockitt was also known as Olive Boothby.12 |
Census 1871* | 2 April 1871 | She was listed as the wife of Thomas Boothby in the 1871 census at 2 Adlington Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, .12 |
Name Variation | 3 April 1881 | As of 3 April 1881, Olive Augusta Cockitt was also known as Augusta Fowler.13 |
(Maid) Census 1881 | 3 April 1881 | She was listed as a maid in the household of Sarah J Matley in the 1881 census at Hodge Hall, Mottram, Cheshire, England, .13,14 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | Olive Augusta Fowler was a ladies maid on 5 April 1891.4 |
(Servant) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | She was listed as a servant in the household of Sarah J Matley in the 1891 census at The Hodge, Broadbottom, Mottram, Cheshire, England, .4,15 |
Death* | 2 March 1897 | Olive Augusta Cockitt died on 2 March 1897 at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, , at age 49.16,2 |
Burial* | 6 March 1897 | She was buried on 6 March 1897 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Augusta July 1847 daughter of Henshall & Henrietta, farmer Gawsworth, privately (no date in PR so assumed same date as next entry)."
- [S43] Burial Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1997 "p49 - FOWLER, Olive Augusta 6 March 1897 Macclesfield Crompton Road 49."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17 p9 40."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3297 f54 p3 19."

- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Jun 1847 Cockitt Olive Augusta Macclesfield 19 113."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17a p10 40."
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Mar 1870 Cockitt Olive Augusta Chorlton 8c 718."
- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Mar 1870 Fowler Thomas Boothby Chorlton 8c 718."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Manchester : CHO_RM/28/199."
- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3674 f133 p23 127."

- [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4060 f65 p17 85."

- [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4060 f65a p18 85."

- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3297 f54a p4 19."

- [S42] Unknown editor ed. Unknown short book title "p30/229 - In loving memory of Henshall Cockitt of Gawsworth died February 15 1883 aged 70 years. Also Henrietta his wife who died December 14 1904 aged 83 years. Also Augusta Fowler daughter of the above who died March 2 1897 aged 47 years."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11 Piece 3498 Folio 14 Page 6."
Esther Ann Cockitt1
F, #4926, b. 17 September 1843
Relationship | 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Baptism* | 17 September 1843 | Esther Ann Cockitt was baptised on 17 September 1843 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Daughter) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | She was listed as the daughter of Henshall Cockitt in the 1851 census at Brook Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Occupation* | 30 March 1851 | Esther Ann Cockitt was a scholar on 30 March 1851.3 |
(Servant) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | She was listed as a servant in the household of Joseph Thompstone in the 1861 census at 22 Johnson Street, Cheetham, Lancashire, England, .4 |
Employment* | 7 April 1861 | Esther Ann Cockitt was employed by Joseph Thompstone as a shop woman on 7 April 1861.5,4 |
Married Name | 1869 | As of 1869,her married name was Thornley.5 |
Marriage* | 1869 | Esther Ann Cockitt married John Thornley in 1869 at St Luke, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire, England, .5 |
Biography* | 1870 | John THORNLEY was living with his brother-in-law James Rathbone COCKITT in Chicago in June 1870, and Esther Ann probably arrived soon after. The Thornleys had returned to England by 1891, when John Thornley was manager of "The Crescent Inn", Broadbottom, Cheshire, a pub owned by Sarah Jane MATLEY.5 |
Census* | 1 June 1880 | Esther Ann Thornley and John Thornley appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.6 |
Census 1901* | 31 March 1901 | She was listed as the wife of John Thornley in the 1901 Census at Salford, Lancashire, England, .7 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Esther Ann 17 Sep 1843 daughter of Henshall & Henrietta, wheelwight Gawsworth."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107, /2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG number: RG09
Piece: 2971
Folio: 62
Page: 69." 
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S301] Federal for US (online image) "Census Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254185
NA Film Number T9-0185
Page Number 529A."
- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
Charles Cockitt1
M, #4927, b. 12 May 1850
Relationship | 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth | between 6 April 1850 and 7 April 1850 | Charles Cockitt was born between 6 April 1850 and 7 April 1850 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2,3,4,5 |
Baptism* | 12 May 1850 | He was baptised on 12 May 1850 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Henshall Cockitt in the 1851 census at Brook Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .6 |
(Son) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | He was listed as the son of Henshall Cockitt in the 1861 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .7,2 |
Occupation | 7 April 1861 | Charles Cockitt was a scholar on 7 April 1861.2 |
(Son) Census 1871 | 2 April 1871 | He was listed as the son of Henshall Cockitt in the 1871 census at Brook Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Marriage* | 20 July 1874 | Charles Cockitt married Elizabeth Yeates on 20 July 1874 at St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire, England, .8,9 |
Occupation | 3 April 1881 | Charles Cockitt was a farmer of 17 acres on 3 April 1881 at High Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .10 |
Census 1881* | 3 April 1881 | He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census.10 |
Biography* | 1883 | He initially farmed at High Lane, Gawsworth, before taking over Brookhouse Farm on his father's death in 1883. He was the only one of Henshall's four children not to travel the world.9 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | He was a farmer on 5 April 1891.5 |
Census 1891* | 5 April 1891 | He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .5 |
Occupation | 31 March 1901 | He was an agricultural labourer on 31 March 1901.11 |
Census 1901* | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the head of household in the 1901 Census at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .11,9 |
Burial* | 21 February 1927 | He was buried on 21 February 1927 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .12 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Charles 12 May 1850 son of Henshall & Henrietta, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17a p10 40."
- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3678 f16 p9 42."

- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Jun 1850 Cockitt Charles Macclesfield 19 124."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f311 p14 47."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2586 f17 p9 40."
- [S37] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "PSP/22/187."
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
- [S43] Burial Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1997 "p33 - COCKETT, Charles 21 February 1927 Macclesfield Cross Street 76."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, George son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, James son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Henshall son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Rathbone son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
Elizabeth Yeates1
F, #4928, b. between 4 April 1848 and 3 April 1849
Birth* | between 4 April 1848 and 3 April 1849 | Elizabeth Yeates was born between 4 April 1848 and 3 April 1849 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England, .2 |
Married Name | 1874 | As of 1874,her married name was Cockitt.1 |
Marriage* | 20 July 1874 | She married Charles Cockitt, son of Henshall Cockitt and Henrietta Rathbone, on 20 July 1874 at St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire, England, .1,3 |
Census 1881* | 3 April 1881 | She was listed as the wife of Charles Cockitt in the 1881 census.2 |
Census 1891* | 5 April 1891 | She was listed as the wife of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .4 |
Census 1901* | 31 March 1901 | She was listed as the wife of Charles Cockitt in the 1901 Census at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .5,3 |
Burial* | 29 March 1911 | Elizabeth Yeates was buried on 29 March 1911 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .6 |
Citations
- [S37] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "PSP/22/187."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
- [S43] Burial Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1997 "p33 - COCKETT, Elizabeth 29 March 1911 Ryles Park Farm 66."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, George son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, James son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Henshall son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Rathbone son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
James Cockitt1
M, #4929, b. 3 August 1879
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 3 August 1879 | James Cockitt was born on 3 August 1879 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 28 September 1879 | He was baptised on 28 September 1879 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Burial* | 4 January 1880 | He was buried on 4 January 1880 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, James son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S43] Burial Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1997 "p33 - COCKETT, James 4 Jan 1880 Gawsworth 4m."
George Cockitt1
M, #4930, b. 13 May 1878
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 13 May 1878 | George Cockitt was born on 13 May 1878 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 30 June 1878 | He was baptised on 30 June 1878 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Son) Census 1881 | 3 April 1881 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1881 census.2 |
(Son) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | George Cockitt was a scholar on 5 April 1891.3 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | He was a carter on farm on 31 March 1901 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .4 |
(Servant) Census 1901 | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the servant of Harry Lowndes in the 1901 Census at Pin Fold Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .5 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, George son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
- [S704] UK National Census for 1901 for UK, "RG13/3316 f16 p9 45."
Henshall Cockitt1
M, #4931, b. 20 December 1880
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 20 December 1880 | Henshall Cockitt was born on 20 December 1880 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 27 February 1881 | He was baptised on 27 February 1881 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Son) Census 1881 | 3 April 1881 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1881 census.2 |
(Son) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | Henshall Cockitt was a scholar on 5 April 1891.3 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | He was an ordinary agricultural labourer on 31 March 1901.4 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Henshall son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
Olive Cockitt
F, #4932, b. 20 February 1884
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 20 February 1884 | Olive Cockitt was born on 20 February 1884 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, . |
Baptism | 30 March 1884 | She was baptised on 30 March 1884 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, . |
(Daughter) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | She was listed as the daughter of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | Olive Cockitt was a general domestic servant on 31 March 1901 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Citations
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
Rathbone Cockitt1
M, #4933, b. 24 September 1882
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth | between 6 April 1881 and 5 April 1882 | Rathbone Cockitt was born between 6 April 1881 and 5 April 1882 at Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Baptism* | 24 September 1882 | He was baptised on 24 September 1882 at St James, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .1 |
(Son) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | Rathbone Cockitt was a general agricultural labourer on 31 March 1901.3 |
Citations
- [S83] Baptism Transcript, St James (Gawsworth), 1557-1855 "p31 - COCKETT, Rathbone son of Charles & Elizabeth, farmer Gawsworth."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
Esther Ann Cockitt1
F, #4934, b. between 6 April 1875 and 3 April 1876
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | between 6 April 1875 and 3 April 1876 | Esther Ann Cockitt was born between 6 April 1875 and 3 April 1876 at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, .1,2 |
(Daughter) Census 1881 | 3 April 1881 | She was listed as the daughter of Charles Cockitt in the 1881 census.1 |
Occupation* | 3 April 1881 | Esther Ann Cockitt was a farmers daughter on 3 April 1881.1 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | She was a scholar on 5 April 1891.2 |
(Visitor) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | She was listed as a visitor in the household of Sarah J Matley in the 1891 census at The Hodge, Broadbottom, Mottram, Cheshire, England, .3,2 |
Citations
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3297 f54a p4 19."

- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3297 f54 p3 19."

Charles Cockitt1
M, #4935, b. between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877
Relationship | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877 | Charles Cockitt was born between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877 at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, .1,2 |
(Son) Census 1881 | 3 April 1881 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1881 census.1 |
(Son) Census 1891 | 5 April 1891 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1891 census at Pin Fold, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Occupation | 5 April 1891 | Charles Cockitt was a farmers son on 5 April 1891.2 |
(Son) Census 1901 | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the son of Charles Cockitt in the 1901 Census at Brookhouse Farm, Gawsworth, Cheshire, England, .3,4 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | Charles Cockitt was a waggoner on farm on 31 March 1901.3 |
Citations
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11/3498 f22 p6."
- [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/2818 f15 p7 30."

- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
Thomas Boothby Fowler1
M, #4936, b. between 3 April 1846 and 2 April 1847
Birth* | between 3 April 1846 and 2 April 1847 | Thomas Boothby Fowler was born between 3 April 1846 and 2 April 1847 at Hulme, Lancashire, England, .2 |
Marriage* | between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870 | He married Olive Augusta Cockitt, daughter of Henshall Cockitt and Henrietta Rathbone, between 1 January 1870 and 31 March 1870 at Registrar Attended, Chorlton On Medlock, Lancashire, England, .1,3,4,5 |
Occupation* | 2 April 1871 | Thomas Boothby Fowler was a painter on 2 April 1871.2 |
Name Variation | 2 April 1871 | As of 2 April 1871, Thomas Boothby Fowler was also known as Thomas Boothby.2 |
Census 1871* | 2 April 1871 | He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 2 Adlington Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3674 f133 p23 127."

- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Mar 1870 Fowler Thomas Boothby Chorlton 8c 718."
- [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Mar 1870 Cockitt Olive Augusta Chorlton 8c 718."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Manchester : CHO_RM/28/199."
- [S49] UK National Census for 1881 Index, UK "RG11 Piece 3498 Folio 14 Page 6."
John Thornley1
M, #4937, b. between 1 April 1842 and 1 June 1842
Birth* | between 1 April 1842 and 1 June 1842 | John Thornley was born between 1 April 1842 and 1 June 1842 at Sutton, Cheshire, England, .2,3 |
Marriage* | 1869 | He married Esther Ann Cockitt, daughter of Henshall Cockitt and Henrietta Rathbone, in 1869 at St Luke, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Biography* | 1870 | John THORNLEY was living with his brother-in-law James Rathbone COCKITT in Chicago in June 1870, and Esther Ann probably arrived soon after. The Thornleys had returned to England by 1891, when John Thornley was manager of "The Crescent Inn", Broadbottom, Cheshire, a pub owned by Sarah Jane MATLEY.1 |
Occupation* | 1880 | John Thornley was a grocery clerk in 1880.2 |
Census* | 1 June 1880 | He and Esther Ann Thornley appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.2 |
Occupation | 31 March 1901 | John Thornley was a provisions assistant on 31 March 1901.3 |
Census 1901* | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the head of household in the 1901 Census at Salford, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Citations
- [S181] Cockitt Family History, online www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/9217/index.html.
- [S301] Federal for US (online image) "Census Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254185
NA Film Number T9-0185
Page Number 529A."
- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK.
Thomas Gordon Wood1,2
M, #4941, b. between 1 April 1884 and 31 March 1885
Relationship | 4th cousin 2 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | between 1 April 1884 and 31 March 1885 | Thomas Gordon Wood was born between 1 April 1884 and 31 March 1885 at Garston, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 12 April 1885 | He was baptised on 12 April 1885 at St Michael, Garston, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1901 | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the son of Ann Wood in the 1901 Census at Garston, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | 31 March 1901 | Thomas Gordon Wood was an engineer on 31 March 1901.1 |
(Witness) Marriage | 17 August 1904 | He witnessed the marriage of Gilbert Tewkesbury Wood and Edith Hughes on 17 August 1904 at St Michael, Garston, Lancashire, England, .3,4 |
Citations
- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3507 f172."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Name: Thomas Gordon Wood
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 12 Apr 1885
Baptism/Christening Place: Garston, Lancaster, England
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Frederick Bennett Wood
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Ann
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02188-7
System Origin: England-EASy
Source Film Number: 1545769
Reference Number: yr 1880-1889 p 18
Collection: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "WOOD Gilbert T HUGHES Edith 1904 Wavertree, St. Michael Liverpool Lancashire 2072WD/3/65."
- [S880] Website Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) "Source Citation
Liverpool Record Office; Liverpool, England; Reference Number: 283 GAR/3/3
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Liverpool Registers. Liverpool, England: Liverpool Record Office." 
Frederick John Wood1,2
M, #4942, b. 23 September 1889
Relationship | 4th cousin 2 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 23 September 1889 | Frederick John Wood was born on 23 September 1889 at Garston, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 28 November 1889 | He was baptised on 28 November 1889 at St Michael, Garston, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1901 | 31 March 1901 | He was listed as the son of Ann Wood in the 1901 Census at Garston, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Citations
- [S48] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3507 f172."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Name: Frederick John Wood
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 28 Nov 1889
Baptism/Christening Place: St Michael's Church, Garston, Lancashire
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1889
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Frederick Bennett Wood
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Ann
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C04184-4
System Origin: England-EASy
Source Film Number: 1545769
Reference Number: pg142 ln1133
Collection: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975."
George Kenneth Denys Sharples
M, #4944, b. 26 February 1914, d. July 1975
Relationship | 7th cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Education* | | George Kenneth Denys Sharples was educated; Grecian Street, Manchester Grammer School. |
Occupation* | | He was a Rating And Valuation Officer. |
Birth* | 26 February 1914 | He was born on 26 February 1914 at Hightown, Salford, Lancashire, England, . |
Marriage* | 7 March 1941 | He married Evelyn Wynne 'Aka Eileen' Davies, daughter of John Robert 'Jack' Davies and Evelyn Hassell, on 7 March 1941 at St Leonard, Middleton, Lancashire, England, . |
Death* | July 1975 | George Kenneth Denys Sharples died in July 1975 at Middleton, Lancashire, England, , at age 61. |
Burial* | July 1975 | He was buried in July 1975 at St Leonard, Middleton, Lancashire, England, . |