William Prescott1

M, #11797, b. between 31 March 1797 and 2 April 1797, d. between 1 October 1874 and 31 December 1874
Pedigree
Birth*between 31 March 1797 and 2 April 1797 William Prescott was born between 31 March 1797 and 2 April 1797 at Golborne, Lancashire, England, .1,2,3 
Marriage* He married Ann 'Nancy' (?) 
Occupation6 October 1821 William Prescott was a husbandman on 6 October 1821 at Westleigh, Lancashire, England, .4 
Census 1841*6 June 1841 He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5
Occupation13 May 1850 He was a farmer on 13 May 1850.6 
Occupation*30 March 1851 He was a farmer of 4 acres on 30 March 1851.1 
Census 1851*30 March 1851 He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .7 
Occupation16 July 1858 He was a farmer on 16 July 1858.8 
Occupation7 April 1861 He was a farmer of 9 acres on 7 April 1861.2 
Census 1861*7 April 1861 He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Shaws Brow House, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation2 April 1871 He was a farmer of 4 acres on 2 April 1871.3 
Census 1871*2 April 1871 He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .3 
Death*between 1 October 1874 and 31 December 1874 He died between 1 October 1874 and 31 December 1874 at Leigh Registration District, Lancashire, England, .9 

Family

Ann 'Nancy' (?) b. bt 31 Mar 1795 - 2 Apr 1795
Children

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f126a p82 188."
  3. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f136 p11 55."
  4. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Oct 1821 St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancs.
    Joseph Prescott - Son of William Prescott & Ann
    Abode: Westleigh
    Occupation: Husbandman
    Baptised by: D. Birkett
    Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1825, Page 2, Entry 13
    Source: LDS Film 1885647."
  5. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/12 f5 p2."
  6. [S667] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p65/130."
  7. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.
  8. [S667] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p129/258."
  9. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Deaths Dec 1874 PRESCOTT William 77 Leigh 8c 148."

Ann 'Nancy' (?)1

F, #11798, b. between 31 March 1795 and 2 April 1795
Pedigree
Birth*between 31 March 1795 and 2 April 1795 Ann 'Nancy' (?) was born between 31 March 1795 and 2 April 1795 at Atherton, Lancashire, England, .1,2,3 
Marriage* She married William Prescott. 
Married Name Her married name was Prescott. 
Census 1841*6 June 1841 She was listed as a member of the household of William Prescott in the 1841 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4
Census 1851*30 March 1851 She was listed as the wife of William Prescott in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5 
Occupation*30 March 1851 Ann 'Nancy' (?) was a farmers wife on 30 March 1851.1 
Census 1861*7 April 1861 She was listed as the wife of William Prescott in the 1861 census at Shaws Brow House, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Census 1871*2 April 1871 She was listed as the wife of William Prescott in the 1871 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .3 

Family

William Prescott b. bt 31 Mar 1797 - 2 Apr 1797, d. bt 1 Oct 1874 - 31 Dec 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f126a p82 188."
  3. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f136 p11 55."
  4. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/12 f5 p2."
  5. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.
  6. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Oct 1821 St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancs.
    Joseph Prescott - Son of William Prescott & Ann
    Abode: Westleigh
    Occupation: Husbandman
    Baptised by: D. Birkett
    Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1825, Page 2, Entry 13
    Source: LDS Film 1885647."

James Prescott1

M, #11799, b. between 17 July 1826 and 7 October 1826, d. 17 October 1880
Pedigree
Father*William Prescott1,2 b. bt 31 Mar 1797 - 2 Apr 1797, d. bt 1 Oct 1874 - 31 Dec 1874
Mother*Ann 'Nancy' (?)1 b. bt 31 Mar 1795 - 2 Apr 1795
Birth*between 17 July 1826 and 7 October 1826 James Prescott was born between 17 July 1826 and 7 October 1826 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,3,4,5,2 
(Member Of Household) Census 18416 June 1841 He was listed as a member of the household of William Prescott in the 1841 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .6
Occupation6 June 1841 James Prescott was a silk winder on 6 June 1841.6 
(Son) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the son of William Prescott in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .7 
Occupation*30 March 1851 James Prescott was a silk weaver on 30 March 1851.1 
Occupation16 July 1858 He was a silk weaver on 16 July 1858.2 
Marriage*16 July 1858 He married Elizabeth Hodson, daughter of John Hodson, on 16 July 1858 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, ; re-check date as may be Jan.8,2 
Occupation7 April 1861 James Prescott was a silk weaver on 7 April 1861.4 
Census 1861*7 April 1861 He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Nook Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation2 April 1871 He was a silk weaver on 2 April 1871.3 
Census 1871*2 April 1871 He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Nook Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .3 
Death*17 October 1880 He died on 17 October 1880 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5 
Burial*20 October 1880 He was buried on 20 October 1880 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5,9 

Family

Elizabeth Hodson b. bt 15 May 1822 - 2 Apr 1823, d. 14 May 1906
Children

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S667] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p129/258."
  3. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f136a p12 67."
  4. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f128 p35 213."
  5. [S652] Unknown editor ed. St Luke (Lowton) MI "p5."
  6. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/12 f5 p2."
  7. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.
  8. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C11L/1/258."
  9. [S684] Burial, St Luke (Lowton), 1813-1889 "p171/1363."
  10. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, PRESCOTT, James     Christening
         Gender:     Male
         Christening Date:     30 Aug 1857     Recorded in:     Lowton, Lancashire, England
         Father:     James PRESCOTT
         Mother:     Elizabeth HODSON
    Source:     FHL Film 1469067     Dates:     1845 - 1886.
  11. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, PRESCOTT, Alice     Christening
         Gender:     Female
         Christening Date:     2 Sep 1860     Recorded in:     Lowton, Lancashire, England
         Father:     James PRESCOTT
         Mother:     Elizabeth
    Source:     FHL Film 1469067     Dates:     1845 - 1886.
  12. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, PRESCOTT, John     Christening
         Gender:     Male
         Christening Date:     6 Sep 1868     Recorded in:     Lowton, Lancashire, England
         Father:     James PRESCOTT
         Mother:     Elizabeth
    Source:     FHL Film 1469067     Dates:     1845 - 1886.

Joseph Prescott1

M, #11800, b. between 8 April 1821 and 4 October 1821
Pedigree
Father*William Prescott2,3 b. bt 31 Mar 1797 - 2 Apr 1797, d. bt 1 Oct 1874 - 31 Dec 1874
Mother*Ann 'Nancy' (?)2,3 b. bt 31 Mar 1795 - 2 Apr 1795
Birth*between 8 April 1821 and 4 October 1821 Joseph Prescott was born between 8 April 1821 and 4 October 1821 at Westleigh, Lancashire, England, .2,4,3 
Baptism6 October 1821 He was baptised on 6 October 1821 at St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England, .3 
(Member Of Household) Census 18416 June 1841 He was listed as a member of the household of William Prescott in the 1841 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5
Occupation6 June 1841 Joseph Prescott was a silk weaver on 6 June 1841.5 
(Son) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the son of William Prescott in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .6 
Occupation*30 March 1851 Joseph Prescott was a silk weaver on 30 March 1851.1 
(Son) Census 18617 April 1861 He was listed as the son of William Prescott in the 1861 census at Shaws Brow House, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation7 April 1861 Joseph Prescott was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.2 
(Son) Census 18712 April 1871 He was listed as the son of William Prescott in the 1871 census at Shaws Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation2 April 1871 Joseph Prescott was a farmers son on 2 April 1871.4 
Census 18813 April 1881 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Shaws Brow Farm off Stone Cross Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .7 
Occupation5 April 1891 He was a farmer on 5 April 1891.8 
Census 18915 April 1891 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Shaws Brow Farm off Stone Cross Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .8 

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f126a p82 188."
  3. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Oct 1821 St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancs.
    Joseph Prescott - Son of William Prescott & Ann
    Abode: Westleigh
    Occupation: Husbandman
    Baptised by: D. Birkett
    Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1825, Page 2, Entry 13
    Source: LDS Film 1885647."
  4. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f136 p11 55."
  5. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/12 f5 p2."
  6. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.
  7. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f153 p9 40."
  8. [S72] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3083 f147a p12 67."

William Prescott1

M, #11801, b. between 8 April 1843 and 31 December 1843
Pedigree
Birth*between 8 April 1843 and 31 December 1843 William Prescott was born between 8 April 1843 and 31 December 1843 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,2,3 
(Grandson) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the grandson of William Prescott in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation*30 March 1851 William Prescott was a scholar on 30 March 1851.1 
(Grandson) Census 18617 April 1861 He was listed as the grandson of William Prescott in the 1861 census at Shaws Brow House, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation7 April 1861 William Prescott was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.2 

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f126a p82 188."
  3. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : LOW/4/371."
  4. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.

John Hindley1

M, #11802, b. between 31 March 1814 and 30 March 1815
Pedigree
Birth*between 31 March 1814 and 30 March 1815 John Hindley was born between 31 March 1814 and 30 March 1815 at Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, .1 
(Nephew) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the nephew of William Prescott in the 1851 census at Stone Cross Lane, School Brow, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation*30 March 1851 John Hindley was a silk weaver on 30 March 1851.1 

Citations

  1. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f40a p31 112."
  2. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK,.

Jane Unsworth1,2

F, #11803, b. 22 March 1821
Pedigree
Mother*Alice Unsworth2
Birth*22 March 1821 Jane Unsworth was born on 22 March 1821 at Culcheth, Lancashire, England, .3,2 
Baptism27 May 1821 She was baptised on 27 May 1821 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .2 
Marriage*10 January 1841 She married Thomas Ward, son of George Ward and Betty (?), on 10 January 1841 at St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire, England, .4 
Married Name10 January 1841  As of 10 January 1841,her married name was Ward.4 
Census 1841*6 June 1841 She was listed as a member of the household of Thomas Ward in the 1841 census at Bury Lane, Culcheth, Lancashire, England, .5 
Occupation6 June 1841 Jane Unsworth was a silk weaver on 6 June 1841.5 
Census 1851*30 March 1851 She was listed as the wife of Thomas Ward in the 1851 census at Guide Lane, Hooley Hill, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, .3 
Occupation30 March 1851 Jane Unsworth was a laundress on 30 March 1851.3 
Married Name1858  As of 1858,her married name was Ashton.1,6 
Marriage1858 She married John Ashton, son of Henry Ashton and Emma Bate, in 1858 at Leigh Registry Office, Leigh, Lancashire, England, .1,6 
Occupation*7 April 1861 Jane Unsworth was a cotton power loom weaver on 7 April 1861.7 
Census 1861*7 April 1861 She was listed as the wife of John Ashton in the 1861 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .7 
Census 18712 April 1871 She was listed as the wife of John Ashton in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 

Family 1

Thomas Ward b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Children

Family 2

John Ashton b. 6 May 1837
Child

Citations

  1. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."
  2. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, UNSWORTH, Jane     Christening
         Gender:     Female
         Birth Date:     22 Mar 1821     
         Christening Date:     27 May 1821     Recorded in:     Winwick, Lancashire, England
         Mother:     Alice UNSWORTH
    Source:     FHL Film 1469063     Dates:     1812 - 1823.
  3. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO107/2234 f236 p24 70."
  4. [S1125] Copy marriage certificate of Thomas Ward and Jane Unsworth, 10 January 1841 "unknown cd."
  5. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/5 f7 p6."
  6. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "ROL/8/116."
  7. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f120a p20 115."
  8. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469065 1834-1844 John Ward son of Thomas and Jane Ward.
  9. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."
  10. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 29 Aug 1852 St Stephen, Astley, Lancashire, England
    George William Ward - [Child] of Thomas Ward & Jane
    Abode: Astley
    Occupation: Labourer
    Baptised by: A. Hewlett
    Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1853, Page 88, Entry 699
    Source: LDS Family Search."

John Ashton1

M, #11804, b. 6 May 1837
Pedigree
Father*Henry Ashton2,3 b. bt 7 Jun 1796 - 6 Jun 1801, d. bt 7 Jun 1841 - 29 Mar 1851
Mother*Emma Bate2,3 b. bt 31 Mar 1812 - 30 Mar 1813
Birth*6 May 1837 John Ashton was born on 6 May 1837 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,4,3 
Baptism23 July 1837 He was baptised on 23 July 1837 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .3 
(Member Of Household) Census 18416 June 1841 He was listed as a member of the household of Henry Ashton in the 1841 census at Rookery Fold, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2
Occupation30 March 1851 John Ashton was working in a cotton mill on 30 March 1851.5 
(Son-in-law) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the son-in-law of William Shaw in the 1851 census at Rookery Fold, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .5 
Marriage*1858 John Ashton married Jane Ward, daughter of Alice Unsworth, in 1858 at Leigh Registry Office, Leigh, Lancashire, England, .1,6 
Occupation7 April 1861 John Ashton was a stripper and grinder in cotton factory on 7 April 1861.4 
Census 1861*7 April 1861 He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation*2 April 1871 He was a stripper and grinder on 2 April 1871.1 
Census 1871*2 April 1871 He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 

Family

Jane Unsworth b. 22 Mar 1821
Child

Citations

  1. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."
  2. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/11 f31a p13."
  3. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, ASHTON, John     Christening
         Gender:     Male
         Birth Date:     6 May 1837     
         Christening Date:     23 Jul 1837     Recorded in:     Winwick, Lancashire, England
         Father:     Henry ASHTON
         Mother:     Emma
    Source:     FHL Film 1469065     Dates:     1834 - 1844.
  4. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f120a p20 115."
  5. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f111 p16 71."
  6. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "ROL/8/116."

Martha Ellen Ward1,2,3

F, #11805, b. between 8 April 1853 and 8 September 1853
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ward1 b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Mother*Jane Unsworth1 b. 22 Mar 1821
Birth*between 8 April 1853 and 8 September 1853 Martha Ellen Ward was born between 8 April 1853 and 8 September 1853 at Barton Moss, Lancashire, England, .1,2,3 
(Daughter) Census 18617 April 1861 They was listed as the daughter of John Ashton in the 1861 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
(Daughter) Census 18712 April 1871 She was listed as the daughter of John Ashton in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
Occupation*2 April 1871 Martha Ellen Ward was a servant (unemployed) on 2 April 1871.1 
Married Name8 September 1872  As of 8 September 1872,her married name was Budworth.4,3 
Marriage*8 September 1872 She married Israel Budworth, son of James Budworth and Martha Warburton, on 8 September 1872 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4,3 

Family

Israel Budworth b. bt 8 Apr 1849 - 7 Apr 1850
Child

Citations

  1. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f120a p20 115."
  3. [S667] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p232/464."
  4. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C11L/1/464."
  5. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 26 Nov 1873 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, England
    Mary Budworth - Daughter of Israel Budworth & Martha
    Born: 26 Sep 1873
    Abode: Golborne
    Occupation: Collier
    Baptised by: John Brooke
    Register: Baptisms 1864 - 1903, Page 92, Entry 735
    Source: LDS Film 1469067."

John Thomas Ward1,2,3

M, #11806, b. between 3 April 1863 and 2 April 1864
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Ward1 b. bt 4 Apr 1846 - 3 Apr 1847
Birth*between 3 April 1863 and 2 April 1864 John Thomas Ward was born between 3 April 1863 and 2 April 1864 at Burnley, Lancashire, England, .4 
Birthbetween 4 April 1864 and 3 April 1865 He was born between 4 April 1864 and 3 April 1865 at Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, .1 
(Grandson) Census 18712 April 1871 He was listed as the grandson of John Ashton in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation*2 April 1871 John Thomas Ward was a scholar on 2 April 1871.4 
Occupation3 April 1881 He was a coal drawer on 3 April 1881.1 
(Son) Census 18813 April 1881 He was listed as the son of Joseph Ward in the 1881 census at 10 Factory Street, Atherton, Lancashire, England, .1 
Marriage*between 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884 John Thomas Ward married Martha Edge between 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .3,2,5 

Family

Martha Edge

Citations

  1. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."
  2. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Sep 1884 Ward John Thomas Leigh 8c 277."
  3. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Sep 1884 Edge Martha Leigh 8c 277."
  4. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."
  5. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan & Leigh : C11L/2/87."

James Ashton1

M, #11807, b. between 3 April 1862 and 30 June 1862
Pedigree
Father*John Ashton1 b. 6 May 1837
Mother*Jane Unsworth1 b. 22 Mar 1821
Birth*between 3 April 1862 and 30 June 1862 James Ashton was born between 3 April 1862 and 30 June 1862 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,2 
Birth RegJune 1862 His birth was registered in the June Quarter of 1862 in the Leigh Registration District.2 
(Son) Census 18712 April 1871 He was listed as the son of John Ashton in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
(Half-brother) Census 18813 April 1881 He was listed as the half-brother of Joseph Ward in the 1881 census at 10 Factory Street, Atherton, Lancashire, England, .3 

Citations

  1. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."
  2. [S3902] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id     1862.5T6E7381A7I4734496EP2IZUFVYLBAFE.1862.True
    GivenName     James
    Surname     Ashton
    Mother's Maiden Surname     Unsworth
    Registration Year      1862
    Registration Quarter     Q2
    District     Leigh
    Volume     08C
    Page     183
    Birth Year      1862
    Registration Date     Q2 1862."
  3. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."

James Hill1

M, #11808, b. between 3 April 1853 and 2 April 1854
Pedigree
Birth*between 3 April 1853 and 2 April 1854 James Hill was born between 3 April 1853 and 2 April 1854 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
(Boarder) Census 18712 April 1871 He was listed as a boarder in the household of John Ashton in the 1871 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
Occupation*2 April 1871 James Hill was a general labourer on 2 April 1871.1 

Citations

  1. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f142 p23 138."

Mary Jane Ward1

F, #11809, b. between 31 March 1848 and 7 April 1848
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ward1 b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Mother*Jane Unsworth1 b. 22 Mar 1821
Birth*between 31 March 1848 and 7 April 1848 Mary Jane Ward was born between 31 March 1848 and 7 April 1848 at Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England, .1,2 
Baptism5 August 1849 She was baptised on 5 August 1849 at Newchurch, Kenyon, Culcheth, Lancashire, England, .3 
(Daughter) Census 185130 March 1851 She was listed as the daughter of Thomas Ward in the 1851 census at Guide Lane, Hooley Hill, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England, .2 
(Daughter) Census 18617 April 1861 They was listed as the daughter of John Ashton in the 1861 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
Occupation*7 April 1861 Mary Jane Ward was a spinner in cotton factory on 7 April 1861.1 

Citations

  1. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f120a p20 115."
  2. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO107/2234 f236 p24 70."
  3. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469067 1844-1855 Mary Jane Ward dau of Thomas and Jane Ward.

Elizabeth Ward1

F, #11810, b. between 8 April 1845 and 7 April 1846
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ward1 b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Mother*Jane Unsworth1 b. 22 Mar 1821
Birth*between 8 April 1845 and 7 April 1846 Elizabeth Ward was born between 8 April 1845 and 7 April 1846 at Culcheth, Lancashire, England, .1 
Baptism17 May 1846 She was baptised on 17 May 1846 at Newchurch, Kenyon, Culcheth, Lancashire, England, .2 
(Daughter) Census 18617 April 1861 They was listed as the daughter of John Ashton in the 1861 census at Church Lane, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
Occupation*7 April 1861 Elizabeth Ward was a doubler in cotton factory on 7 April 1861.1 

Citations

  1. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f120a p20 115."
  2. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469067 1844-1855 Elizabeth Ward dau of Thomas and Jane Ward.

Israel Budworth1

M, #11811, b. between 8 April 1849 and 7 April 1850
Pedigree
Father*James Budworth2,3,4 b. bt 8 Apr 1809 - 7 Apr 1810
Mother*Martha Warburton2,4 b. bt 8 Apr 1809 - 7 Apr 1810
Birth*between 8 April 1849 and 7 April 1850 Israel Budworth was born between 8 April 1849 and 7 April 1850 at Golborne, Lancashire, England, .2 
(Son) Census 185130 March 1851 He was listed as the son of James Budworth in the 1851 census at Town of Golborne, Golborne, Lancashire, England, .5 
Baptism7 March 1852 Israel Budworth was baptised on 7 March 1852 at St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, England, .4 
Occupation*7 April 1861 He was a carter on 7 April 1861.2 
(Son) Census 18617 April 1861 They was listed as the son of James Budworth in the 1861 census at Golborne Village, Golborne, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation8 September 1872 Israel Budworth was a miner on 8 September 1872.3 
Marriage*8 September 1872 He married Martha Ellen Ward, daughter of Thomas Ward and Jane Unsworth, on 8 September 1872 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,3 
Occupation26 November 1873 Israel Budworth was a collier on 26 November 1873.6 

Family

Martha Ellen Ward b. bt 8 Apr 1853 - 8 Sep 1853
Child

Citations

  1. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C11L/1/464."
  2. [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 f58a p16 102."
  3. [S667] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p232/464."
  4. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 7 Mar 1852 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, England
    Isreal Budworth - Son of James Budworth & Martha
    Abode: Golborne
    Occupation: Labourer
    Baptised by: Alan Greenwell Rector
    Register: Baptisms 1849 - 1864, Page 14, Entry 110
    Source: LDS Film 1469067."
  5. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f53 p16 57."
  6. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 26 Nov 1873 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, England
    Mary Budworth - Daughter of Israel Budworth & Martha
    Born: 26 Sep 1873
    Abode: Golborne
    Occupation: Collier
    Baptised by: John Brooke
    Register: Baptisms 1864 - 1903, Page 92, Entry 735
    Source: LDS Film 1469067."

Joseph Ward1

M, #11812, b. between 4 April 1846 and 3 April 1847
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ward1 b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Mother*Jane Unsworth1 b. 22 Mar 1821
Birth*between 4 April 1846 and 3 April 1847 Joseph Ward was born between 4 April 1846 and 3 April 1847 at Ashton, Lancashire, England, .1,2 
Marriage* He married Elizabeth (?)1 
Occupation3 April 1881 Joseph Ward was a carpenter on 3 April 1881.1 
Census 1881*3 April 1881 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 10 Factory Street, Atherton, Lancashire, England, .1 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Elizabeth (?) b. bt 4 Apr 1845 - 3 Apr 1846

Citations

  1. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."
  2. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Sep 1847 Ward Joseph Ashton &c 20 79."

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #11813, b. between 4 April 1845 and 3 April 1846
Pedigree
Birth*between 4 April 1845 and 3 April 1846 Elizabeth (?) was born between 4 April 1845 and 3 April 1846 at Bury, Lancashire, England, .1 
Marriage* She married Joseph Ward, son of Thomas Ward and Jane Unsworth.1 
Married Name Her married name was Ward.1 
Census 1881*3 April 1881 She was listed as the wife of Joseph Ward in the 1881 census at 10 Factory Street, Atherton, Lancashire, England, .1 

Family

Joseph Ward b. bt 4 Apr 1846 - 3 Apr 1847

Citations

  1. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."

Mary A Clayton1

F, #11814, b. between 4 April 1869 and 3 April 1870
Pedigree
Birth*between 4 April 1869 and 3 April 1870 Mary A Clayton was born between 4 April 1869 and 3 April 1870 at Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1 
(Orphan) Census 18813 April 1881 She was listed as an orphan in the household of Joseph Ward in the 1881 census at 10 Factory Street, Atherton, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S601] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3809 f62 p48 204."

Martha Edge1

F, #11815
Pedigree
Marriage*between 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884 Martha Edge married John Thomas Ward, son of Joseph Ward, between 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .1,2,3 
Married Namebetween 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884  As of between 1 July 1884 and 30 September 1884,her married name was Ward.1,2 

Family

John Thomas Ward b. bt 3 Apr 1863 - 2 Apr 1864

Citations

  1. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Sep 1884 Edge Martha Leigh 8c 277."
  2. [S45] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Sep 1884 Ward John Thomas Leigh 8c 277."
  3. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan & Leigh : C11L/2/87."

William Holcroft

M, #11816, b. 6 January 1908, d. 18 August 1957
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Holcroft1 b. 4 Feb 1875
Mother*Emma Arnold1 b. 14 Oct 1877
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Robert Alan Bennett
Birth*6 January 1908 William Holcroft was born on 6 January 1908 at Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England, .2,1 
Occupation2 April 1911 He was a scholar on 2 April 1911.3 
(Son) Census 19112 April 1911 He was listed as the son of Joseph Holcroft in the 1911 Census at 136 Mercer Street, Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England, .3 
Occupation19 June 1921 William Holcroft was an out of work bleach works labourer on 19 June 1921.4 
(Son) Census 192119 June 1921 He was listed as the son of Joseph Holcroft in the 1921 Census at 136 Mercer Street, Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England, .5 
Marriage*13 May 1936 William Holcroft married Mary Alice Broom, daughter of Thomas Samuel Broome and Laura Foote, on 13 May 1936.1 
Occupation*25 October 1936 William Holcroft was a labourer on 25 October 1936.6 
Residence*25 October 1936 He and Mary Alice Holcroft lived on 25 October 1936 at Heath Lane, Croft, Lancashire, England, .6 
Death*18 August 1957 William Holcroft died on 18 August 1957 at age 49.7,1 

Family

Mary Alice Broom b. 11 Sep 1907, d. 4 Nov 1979
Child

Citations

  1. [S773] Pam Holcroft, "Descendants of Hamlet Holcroft."
  2. [S771] Ray Broome, Tree, 2006 "unknown cd."
  3. [S2260] UK National Census for 1911 for UK, "RG14PN23114 RG78PN1350 RD459 SD1 ED13 SN106."
  4. [S4014] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID     GBC/1921/RG15/18351/0431/06
    URL     https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript
    Other household members     G Hobroft, Emma Holcroft, Albert Holcroft, Harry Holcroft, May Holcroft
    First name(s)     William
    Last name     Hobroft
    Sex     Male
    Birth year      1908
    Census date      19 June 1921
    Age in years     13
    Age in months     6
    Age as transcribed     13 y 6 m
    Relationship to head     Son
    Orphanhood     Both Parents Alive
    Birth place     Newton
    Transcribed birth place     Newton
    Nationality     British
    Occupation     Bligh Works Labourer No Work
    Occupation code     399
    Occupation code with suffix     399/8
    Employer     Out Of Work Wood Pit
    Employer code     321
    Place of work     J & F Camfield, Newton
    Language used to complete form     English
    Person making return     Joseph Holcroft
    House number     136
    Street     Mercer Street
    Address     136 Mercer Street
    Full address as transcribed     136 Mercer St, Newton Wellcars, Lancashire
    Parish     Newton in Makerfield
    Registration district     Warrington
    Registration district number     459
    Sub-district     Newton in Makerfield
    Sub-district number     1
    Enumeration district number     16
    County     Lancashire
    Country     England
    Ward of borough or urban district     Newton
    Borough, urban or rural district     Newton in Makerfield UD
    Parliamentary borough or division     Lancashire PC, Newton Div.
    Archive     The National Archives
    Archive series     RG 15
    Piece number     18351
    Schedule number     213
    Schedule type code     E
    District reference     RD 459 RS 1 ED 16
    Schedule type     England household, single page, 10 entries
    Other household member's first name(s)     G, Emma, Albert, Harry, May
    Other household member's last name     Hobroft, Holcroft
    Record set     1921 Census Of England & Wales
    Category     Census, land & surveys
    Subcategory     Census
    Collections from     Great Britain, England."
  5. [S4014] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID     GBC/1921/RG15/18351/0431/01
    URL     https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript
    Other household members     Emma Holcroft, Albert Holcroft, Harry Holcroft, May Holcroft
    First name(s)     J
    Last name     Hobroft
    Sex     Male
    Birth year      1875
    Census date      19 June 1921
    Age in years     46
    Age in months     5
    Age as transcribed     46 y 5 m
    Relationship to head     Head
    Marital status     Married
    Birth place     Newton Le Willows
    Transcribed birth place     Newton Le Willows
    Nationality     British
    Occupation     Engine Erector
    Occupation code     210
    Occupation code with suffix     210/6
    Employer     Vulcan Foundry
    Employer code     152
    Place of work     Vulcan
    Number of minor dependants     1
    Language used to complete form     English
    Person making return     Joseph Holcroft
    House number     136
    Street     Mercer Street
    Address     136 Mercer Street
    Full address as transcribed     136 Mercer St, Newton Wellcars, Lancashire
    Parish     Newton in Makerfield
    Registration district     Warrington
    Registration district number     459
    Sub-district     Newton in Makerfield
    Sub-district number     1
    Enumeration district number     16
    County     Lancashire
    Country     England
    Ward of borough or urban district     Newton
    Borough, urban or rural district     Newton in Makerfield UD
    Parliamentary borough or division     Lancashire PC, Newton Div.
    Archive     The National Archives
    Archive series     RG 15
    Piece number     18351
    Schedule number     213
    Schedule type code     E
    District reference     RD 459 RS 1 ED 16
    Schedule type     England household, single page, 10 entries
    Other household member's first name(s)     Emma, Albert, Harry, May, William
    Other household member's last name     Holcroft, Hobroft
    Record set     1921 Census Of England & Wales
    Category     Census, land & surveys
    Subcategory     Census
    Collections from     Great Britain, England."
  6. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 25 Oct 1936 Christ Church, Croft, Lancashire, England
    Joseph Brian Holcroft - Child of William Holcroft & Mary Alice
    Born: 25 Sep 1936
    Abode: Heath Lane
    Occupation: Labourer
    Baptised by: W Chadwick
    Register: Baptisms 1905 - 1956, Page 60, Entry 474
    Source: LDS Film 2068610."
  7. [S669] Marriage announcement, David Holcroft and Pamela Ward.

Joseph Brian Holcroft1

M, #11817, b. 25 September 1936, d. 21 December 2006
Pedigree
Father*William Holcroft2 b. 6 Jan 1908, d. 18 Aug 1957
Mother*Mary Alice Broom2 b. 11 Sep 1907, d. 4 Nov 1979
Relationships5th cousin of Robert Alan Bennett
3rd cousin of Susan Brown
4th great-grandson of Thomas Dodd
4th great-grandson of James Taylor
Birth*25 September 1936 Joseph Brian Holcroft was born on 25 September 1936 at Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England, .3,1,2 
Baptism25 October 1936 He was baptised on 25 October 1936 at Christ Church, Croft, Lancashire, England, .2 
Death*21 December 2006 He died on 21 December 2006 at age 70.4 
Burial*12 February 2007 He was buried on 12 February 2007 at Newton le Willows Cemetery, Park Road South, Newton le Willows, Merseyside, England, .5 

Citations

  1. [S773] Pam Holcroft, "Descendants of Hamlet Holcroft."
  2. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 25 Oct 1936 Christ Church, Croft, Lancashire, England
    Joseph Brian Holcroft - Child of William Holcroft & Mary Alice
    Born: 25 Sep 1936
    Abode: Heath Lane
    Occupation: Labourer
    Baptised by: W Chadwick
    Register: Baptisms 1905 - 1956, Page 60, Entry 474
    Source: LDS Film 2068610."
  3. [S771] Ray Broome, Tree, 2006 "unknown cd."
  4. [S908] Website Burial & Cremations Newton le Willows & St Helens (http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/item.do) "Deceased detail Surname Holcroft
    Forename Joseph Brian
    Death date 21 / 12 / 2006
    Burial date 12 / 02 / 2007
    Location Newton Le Willows Cemetery
    Register Number 18668
    Age 70 Years
    Grave detail Grave reference NEWTON / 20 / 96.
    "
  5. [S908] Website Burial & Cremations Newton le Willows & St Helens (http://www.sthelens.gov.uk/item.do) "Deceased detail Surname Holcroft
    Forename Joseph Brian
    Death date 21 / 12 / 2006
    Burial date 12 / 02 / 2007
    Location Newton Le Willows Cemetery
    Register Number 18668
    Age 70 Years
    Grave detail Grave reference NEWTON / 20 / 96."

William Britch

M, #11820, b. 10 June 1906
Pedigree
Father*William John Britch1
Mother*Mary Jane Baird1
Birth*10 June 1906 William Britch was born on 10 June 1906 at Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 
Baptism6 July 1906 He was baptised on 6 July 1906 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 
Biography* Alice used to work at the Hermit Pub and that is how she met her husband William Britch.
He lived in Winwick and worked on the farm attached to Winwick Mental Asylum. Eventually they moved into a house on the farm(maybe it was part of the job to live on site). 
Marriage*1937 He married Alice Bate, daughter of Frederick Bate and Sarah Prescott, in 1937 at St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, England, .2 
Burial* William Britch was buried at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, . 

Family

Alice Bate b. 11 Jul 1896

Citations

  1. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Jul 1906 St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England
    William Britch - [Child] of William John Britch & Mary Jane
    Born: 10 Jun 1906
    Abode: Winwick
    Occupation: Blacksmith
    Baptised by: Arthur Inglis Curate
    Register: Baptisms 1812 - 1941, Page 348, Entry 3073
    Source: LDS Film 1655876."
  2. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C11L/4/19."

Margaret Reeves1

F, #11821, b. 7 February 1818
Pedigree
Father*William Reeves1 b. bt 11 Sep 1789 - 2 Apr 1790, d. 10 Sep 1876
Mother*Mary Marsh1 b. 15 Jun 1796, d. 12 Dec 1871
Birth*7 February 1818 Margaret Reeves was born on 7 February 1818 at Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England, .1,2 
Baptism1 March 1818 She was baptised on 1 March 1818 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 
(Member Of Household) Census 18416 June 1841 She was listed as a member of the household of William Reeves in the 1841 census at Windy Bank Lane, Golborne, Lancashire, England, .3 
(Witness) Marriage28 August 1848 Margaret Reeves witnessed the marriage of William Taylor and Alice Reeves on 28 August 1848 at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England, .4,5,6 
(Daughter) Census 185130 March 1851 She was listed as the daughter of William Reeves in the 1851 census at Windy Bank Lane, Golborne, Lancashire, England, .2 
Occupation*30 March 1851 Margaret Reeves was a farmers daughter on 30 March 1851.2 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.
  2. [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f68 p6 19."
  3. [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "H.O. 107/524/7 f26a p1."
  4. [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f23 p39 176."
  5. [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan & Leigh : C33/8/142."
  6. [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 28 Aug 1848 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
    William Taylor - 24 Farmer Bachelor of Ince
    Alice Reeves - 22 Spinster of Golborne
    Groom's Father: James Taylor, Farmer
    Bride's Father: William Reeves, Farmer
    Witness: Margert Reeves; James Ince, (X)
    Married by Banns by: E.Bridgeman Curate
    Register: Marriages 1848 - 1849, Page 71, Entry 142
    Source: LDS Film 1885695."

Thomas Reeves1

M, #11822, b. 2 January 1828
Pedigree
Father*William Reeves1 b. bt 11 Sep 1789 - 2 Apr 1790, d. 10 Sep 1876
Mother*Mary Marsh1 b. 15 Jun 1796, d. 12 Dec 1871
Birth*2 January 1828 Thomas Reeves was born on 2 January 1828.1 
Baptism9 March 1828 He was baptised on 9 March 1828 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834.

John Bate1

M, #11823
Pedigree
Marriage*13 September 1810 John Bate married Betty Derbyshire on 13 September 1810 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .2 

Family

Betty Derbyshire
Children

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, Winwick 1841-1906.
  2. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1803-1819.
  3. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.
  4. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834.

Betty Derbyshire1,2

F, #11824
Pedigree
Marriage*13 September 1810 Betty Derbyshire married John Bate on 13 September 1810 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .2 
Married Name13 September 1810  As of 13 September 1810,her married name was Bate.2 

Family

John Bate
Children

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, Winwick 1469065 1834-1844.
  2. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1803-1819.
  3. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.
  4. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834.

Thomas Bate1

M, #11825, b. 3 August 1813
Pedigree
Father*John Bate1
Mother*Betty Derbyshire1
Birth*3 August 1813 Thomas Bate was born on 3 August 1813.1 
Baptism29 August 1813 He was baptised on 29 August 1813 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.

Margaret Bate1

F, #11826, b. 7 October 1815
Pedigree
Father*John Bate1
Mother*Betty Derbyshire1
Birth*7 October 1815 Margaret Bate was born on 7 October 1815.1 
Baptism9 November 1815 She was baptised on 9 November 1815 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.

Mary Bate1

F, #11827, b. 3 March 1816
Pedigree
Father*John Bate1
Mother*Betty Derbyshire1
Birth*3 March 1816 Mary Bate was born on 3 March 1816.1 
Baptism17 March 1816 She was baptised on 17 March 1816 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.

Hannah Bate1

F, #11828, b. 31 December 1817
Pedigree
Father*John Bate1
Mother*Betty Derbyshire1
Birth*31 December 1817 Hannah Bate was born on 31 December 1817.1 
Baptism15 March 1818 She was baptised on 15 March 1818 at St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, England, .1 

Citations

  1. [S277] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823.