Mary Wrench1
F, #21955, b. 5 February 1858
Relationship | 4th cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 5 February 1858 | Mary Wrench was born on 5 February 1858 at Downall Green, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 14 March 1858 | She was baptised on 14 March 1858 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
(Daughter) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | They was listed as the daughter of John Wrench in the 1861 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Daughter) Census 1871 | 2 April 1871 | They was listed as the daughter of John Wrench in the 1871 census at Robert Hillock, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Occupation* | 2 April 1871 | Mary Wrench was a scholar on 2 April 1871.3 |
Citations
- [S596] Baptisms Transcript, St Thomas (Ashton in Makerfield), Bap 1828-1873 "1858 Mar 14 Mary 2c 2d John & Jane Wrench Downall Green AS Locksmith b. Feb 5."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2786 f52a p22 93."

- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3898 f51 p27 145."

Ellen Shaw1
F, #21956, b. 5 June 1855
Father | John Wrench b. bt 3 Apr 1827 - 7 Apr 1827, d. Mar 1893 |
Mother | Jane Shaw1 b. 11 Oct 1832, d. Jun 1897 |
Relationship | 4th cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 5 June 1855 | Ellen Shaw was born on 5 June 1855 at Town Green, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Baptism | 15 July 1855 | She was baptised on 15 July 1855 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
(Daughter) Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | They was listed as the daughter of John Wrench in the 1861 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
Name Variation | 7 April 1861 | As of 7 April 1861, Ellen Shaw was also known as Ellen Wrench.2 |
(Daughter) Census 1871 | 2 April 1871 | They was listed as the daughter of John Wrench in the 1871 census at Robert Hillock, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Occupation* | 2 April 1871 | Ellen Shaw was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.3 |
Citations
- [S596] Baptisms Transcript, St Thomas (Ashton in Makerfield), Bap 1828-1873 "p 152 1855 Jul 15 Ellen 1c 1d Jane Haw Town Green AS sp b.Jun 5."
- [S47] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2786 f52a p22 93."

- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3898 f51 p27 145."

Elizabeth Wrench1
F, #21957, b. May 1860, d. March 1864
Relationship | 4th cousin 3 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Hugh Blinstone1
M, #21958, b. 8 June 1823, d. March 1882
Birth* | 8 June 1823 | Hugh Blinstone was born on 8 June 1823 at Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 10 August 1823 | He was baptised on 10 August 1823 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
Occupation | 18 September 1842 | He was an engineer on 18 September 1842.3 |
Marriage* | 18 September 1842 | He married Ann Woodcock, daughter of Henry Woodcock, on 18 September 1842 at St Mary, St Helens, Lancashire, England, .1,3 |
Occupation | 3 April 1843 | Hugh Blinstone was a hingemaker on 3 April 1843.4 |
Occupation | 15 December 1844 | He was a hingemaker on 15 December 1844.5 |
Occupation | 6 December 1846 | He was a hingemaker on 6 December 1846.6 |
Occupation | 26 November 1848 | He was a hingemaker on 26 November 1848.7 |
Occupation | 12 January 1851 | He was a hingemaker on 12 January 1851.8 |
Occupation* | 30 March 1851 | He was a hinge maker on 30 March 1851.1 |
Census 1851* | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Occupation | 10 July 1853 | He was a hingemaker on 10 July 1853.9 |
Occupation | 23 March 1856 | He was a hingemaker on 23 March 1856.10 |
Occupation | 13 June 1858 | He was a hingemaker on 13 June 1858.11 |
Occupation | 27 May 1860 | He was a hingemaker on 27 May 1860.12 |
Occupation | 8 September 1867 | He was a hingemaker on 8 September 1867.13 |
Occupation | 13 March 1871 | He was a hingemaker on 13 March 1871.14 |
Death* | March 1882 | He died in March 1882 at Wigan Workhouse, Wigan, Lancashire, England, , at age 58.15 |
Burial* | 21 March 1882 | He was buried on 21 March 1882 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .15 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 10 Aug 1823 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 1st Illegitimate Child and 1st Son of Susannah Blinstone, Spinster
Born: 8 Jun 1823
Abode: Ashton
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Curate of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1827, Page 190, Entry 1518
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Sep 1842 St Mary (now St Helen), St Helens, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinston - (X), Above age, Engineer, Bachelor, St.Helens
Ann Woodcock - (X), Above age, Spinster
Groom's Father: Susannah Blinston
Bride's Father: Henry Woodcock
Witness: Thomas Norris; Margaret Norris, (X)
Married by: M. Finch
Register: Marriages 1837 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [89], Entry 178
Source: LDS Film 1469036."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 3 Apr 1843 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Margaret Blinston - Daur. of Hugh Blinston & Ann
Born: 14 Jan
Abode: Pemberton
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: Charles Bisset Curate
Register: Baptisms 1842 - 1845, Page 95, Entry 753
Source: LDS Film 1885679."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 15 Dec 1844 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinston - 3 Child 2 Son of Hugh Blinston & Anne
Born: 30 Nov 1844
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Minister of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 12, Entry 91
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Dec 1846 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Henry Blinstone - 4 Child 3 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 28 Oct 1846
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Vicar of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 51, Entry 402
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 26 Nov 1848 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 4 Child 4 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 20 Sep 1848
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: E Pigot Vicar
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 91, Entry 725
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 12 Jan 1851 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - 5 Child 4 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 30 Nov 1850
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Leigh Leyland Curate
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 136, Entry 1086
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 10 Jul 1853 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 5 Child 5 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 19 May 1853
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Edward Pigot Vicar
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 191, Entry 1524
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 23 Mar 1856 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
James Blinstone - 7 Child 7 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 3 Jan 1856
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: R Flint Browne
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 260, Entry 2081
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 13 Jun 1858 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
William Blinstone - 9 Child 8 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 29 Apr 1858
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: F. Kenney
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 313, Entry 2503
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 27 May 1860 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Richard Blinstone - 10 Child 9 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 22 Apr 1860
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Whiston T. Bristow
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 361, Entry 2889
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 8 Sep 1867 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinstone - 22, Hingemaker, Bachelor, Brockstedes in Ashton
Mary Hesketh - 20, Worker in a Cotton Factory, Spinster, Stubshaw Cross in Ashton
Groom's Father: Hugh Blinstone, Hingemaker
Bride's Father: John Hesketh, Farm Labourer
Witness: George Hesketh; Mary Hesketh
Married by Certificate by: J H Bullivant, Curate
Register: Marriages 1863 - 1882, Page 69, Entry 138
Source: LDS Film 1885661."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Marriage: 13 Mar 1871 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - (X), 20, Hinge maker, Bachelor, Ashton Heath in Ashton
Martha Hunt - 21, Spinster, Ashton Heath in Ashton
Groom's Father: Hugh Blinstone, Hinge maker
Bride's Father: John Hunt, Deceased
Witness: William Hart, (X); Margaret Hart
Married by Banns by: William Page Oldham
Register: Marriages 1863 - 1882, Page 113, Entry 225
Source: LDS Film 1885661."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 21 Mar 1882 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinston -
Age: 60 yrs
Abode: Wigan Workhouse & Ashton Heath
Buried by: H. Giblin
Register: Burials 1874 - 1888, Page 167, Entry 1332
Source: LDS Film 1885663."
Ann Woodcock1,2
F, #21959, b. 19 April 1822
Birth* | 19 April 1822 | Ann Woodcock was born on 19 April 1822 at Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,3 |
Baptism | 14 July 1822 | She was baptised on 14 July 1822 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Marriage* | 18 September 1842 | She married Hugh Blinstone, son of Susannah Blinstone, on 18 September 1842 at St Mary, St Helens, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Married Name | 18 September 1842 | As of 18 September 1842,her married name was Blinstone.1,2 |
Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | She was listed as the wife of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | 30 March 1851 | Ann Woodcock was a hinge makers wife on 30 March 1851.1 |
Burial* | 25 August 1877 | She was buried on 25 August 1877 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .4 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Sep 1842 St Mary (now St Helen), St Helens, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinston - (X), Above age, Engineer, Bachelor, St.Helens
Ann Woodcock - (X), Above age, Spinster
Groom's Father: Susannah Blinston
Bride's Father: Henry Woodcock
Witness: Thomas Norris; Margaret Norris, (X)
Married by: M. Finch
Register: Marriages 1837 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [89], Entry 178
Source: LDS Film 1469036."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 14 Jul 1822 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Anne Woodcock - 9th Child and 6th Daughter of Henry Woodcock & Anne
Born: 19 Apr 1822
Abode: Ashton
Occupation: Locksmith
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Curate of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1827, Page 170, Entry 1357
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 25 Aug 1877 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Ann Blinstone -
Age: 56 yrs
Abode: Ashton Heath
Buried by: H. Siddall
Register: Burials 1874 - 1888, Page 65, Entry 514
Source: LDS Film 1885663."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 3 Apr 1843 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Margaret Blinston - Daur. of Hugh Blinston & Ann
Born: 14 Jan
Abode: Pemberton
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: Charles Bisset Curate
Register: Baptisms 1842 - 1845, Page 95, Entry 753
Source: LDS Film 1885679."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 15 Dec 1844 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinston - 3 Child 2 Son of Hugh Blinston & Anne
Born: 30 Nov 1844
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Minister of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 12, Entry 91
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 10 Jul 1853 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 5 Child 5 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 19 May 1853
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Edward Pigot Vicar
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 191, Entry 1524
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 23 Mar 1856 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
James Blinstone - 7 Child 7 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 3 Jan 1856
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: R Flint Browne
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 260, Entry 2081
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 13 Jun 1858 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
William Blinstone - 9 Child 8 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 29 Apr 1858
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: F. Kenney
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 313, Entry 2503
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 27 May 1860 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Richard Blinstone - 10 Child 9 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 22 Apr 1860
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Whiston T. Bristow
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 361, Entry 2889
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
Susannah Blinstone1
F, #21960, b. 17 September 1797
Citations
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 10 Aug 1823 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 1st Illegitimate Child and 1st Son of Susannah Blinstone, Spinster
Born: 8 Jun 1823
Abode: Ashton
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Curate of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1827, Page 190, Entry 1518
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 8 Oct 1797 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Susannah Blinstone - Daughter of John Blinstone
Born: 17 Sep 1797
Register: Baptisms 1765-1809, Page 95, Entry 16
Source: FHL British Film 1885657."
Thomas Woodcock1,2
M, #21961, b. 12 July 1841
Birth* | 12 July 1841 | Thomas Woodcock was born on 12 July 1841 at Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 18 October 1841 | He was baptised on 18 October 1841 at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Name Variation | 30 March 1851 | As of 30 March 1851, Thomas Woodcock was also known as Thomas Blinstone.1 |
Burial* | 3 June 1865 | He was buried on 3 June 1865 at Holy Trinity, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 18 Oct 1841 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Thomas Woodcock - Son of Ann Woodcock
Born: 12 Jul 1841
Abode: Billinge
Baptised by: H. Jones Curate
Register: Baptisms 1838 - 1842, Page 315, Entry 2517
Source: LDS Film 1885679."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 3 Jun 1865 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Thomas Blinstone -
Age: 23 years
Abode: Brocstedes
Buried by: H. H. Sherlock Rector
Register: Burials 1841 - 1891, Page 31, Entry 242
Source: Original Registers at Leigh."
Joseph Blinstone1
M, #21962, b. 30 November 1844
Birth* | 30 November 1844 | Joseph Blinstone was born on 30 November 1844 at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,3,2 |
Baptism | 15 December 1844 | He was baptised on 15 December 1844 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Occupation | 8 September 1867 | Joseph Blinstone was a hingemaker on 8 September 1867.3 |
Residence* | 8 September 1867 | He lived on 8 September 1867 at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Marriage | 8 September 1867 | He married Mary Hesketh, daughter of John Hesketh and Alice Woods, on 8 September 1867 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .4,3 |
Occupation | 15 May 1870 | Joseph Blinstone was a whitesmith on 15 May 1870.5 |
Occupation | 2 April 1871 | He was a hingemaker on 2 April 1871.6 |
Census 1871* | 2 April 1871 | He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Ashton Heath, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .6 |
Occupation | 29 September 1872 | He was a hingemaker on 29 September 1872.7 |
Occupation | 2 August 1874 | He was a hingemaker on 2 August 1874.8 |
Occupation | 26 March 1876 | He was a hingemaker on 26 March 1876.9 |
Occupation | 23 December 1877 | He was a hingemaker on 23 December 1877.10 |
Occupation | 21 December 1879 | He was a hingemaker on 21 December 1879.11 |
Occupation | 9 October 1881 | He was a hingemaker on 9 October 1881.12 |
Occupation | 27 January 1884 | He was a hingemaker on 27 January 1884.13 |
Occupation | 27 September 1885 | He was a hingemaker on 27 September 1885.14,15 |
Occupation | 22 March 1888 | He was a hingemaker on 22 March 1888.4 |
Occupation | 31 August 1890 | He was a hingemaker on 31 August 1890.16 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 15 Dec 1844 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinston - 3 Child 2 Son of Hugh Blinston & Anne
Born: 30 Nov 1844
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Minister of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 12, Entry 91
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 8 Sep 1867 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinstone - 22, Hingemaker, Bachelor, Brockstedes in Ashton
Mary Hesketh - 20, Worker in a Cotton Factory, Spinster, Stubshaw Cross in Ashton
Groom's Father: Hugh Blinstone, Hingemaker
Bride's Father: John Hesketh, Farm Labourer
Witness: George Hesketh; Mary Hesketh
Married by Certificate by: J H Bullivant, Curate
Register: Marriages 1863 - 1882, Page 69, Entry 138
Source: LDS Film 1885661."
- [S880] Website Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) "Edith Blinstone
in the Wigan, England, Baptisms, 1813-1911
Name: Edith Blinstone
Birth Date: 3 Mar 1888
Baptism Date: 22 Mar 1888
Baptism Place: Ashton-in-Makerfield, St Thomas, Lancashire, England
Father: Joseph Blinstone
Mother: Mary Blinstone
Parish as it Appears: Ashton in Makerfield, St Thomas
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Wigan, England, Baptisms, 1813-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Wigan Anglican Parish Registers. Wigan Archives Services, Wigan, England.
Description
If your ancestors entered the world in Wigan, you may find their arrival recorded in these images of baptism records from the parish of Wigan, England. Learn more...
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- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 15 May 1870 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - 2 Child 2 Son of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 14 Mar 1870
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Whitesmith
Baptised by: W. Page Oldham Vicar
Register: Baptisms 1861 - 1873, Page 216, Entry 1727
Source: LDS Film 1885659."
- [S2] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "House name -
Street Ashton Heath
Parish Ashton in Makerfield
Town -
City -
County Lancashire
Country England
Registration district Wigan
Archive reference RG10
Piece number 3898
Folio 167
Page 14
Record set 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Category Census, land & surveys
Subcategory Census
Collections from Great Britain." 
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 29 Sep 1872 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Joseph Blinstone - 3 Child 3 Son of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 6 Sep 1872
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Alex. S Gardiner Off Minister
Register: Baptisms 1861 - 1873, Page 269, Entry 2149
Source: LDS Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 2 Aug 1874 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Thomas Blinstone - [Child] of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 7 Jul 1874
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hingemaker
Baptised by: C. M. Vaughan, Curate
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 14, Entry 109
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 26 Mar 1876 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Alice Ann Blinston - [Child] of Joseph Blinston & Mary
Born: 2 Feb 1876
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H Siddall
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 53, Entry 418
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 23 Dec 1877 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
James Blinstone - [Child] of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 27 Nov 1877
Abode: Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H. Giblin
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 97, Entry 772
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 21 Dec 1879 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
William Blinstone - [Child] of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 28 Nov 1879
Abode: Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H. Giblin
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 142, Entry 1135
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 9 Oct 1881 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Mary Blinstone - [Child] of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 5 Sep 1881
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hingemaker
Baptised by: H. Giblin
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 183, Entry 1463
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 27 Jan 1884 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Blinston - [Child] of Joseph Blinston & Mary
Born: 26 Dec 1883
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H Siddall
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 230, Entry 1835
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 27 Sep 1885 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Abel Blinston - [Child] of Joseph Blinston & Mary
Born: 26 Sep 1885
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H Siddall
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 265, Entry 2119
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 27 Sep 1885 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Cain Blinston - [Child] of Joseph Blinston & Mary
Born: 26 Sep 1885
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H Siddall
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 265, Entry 2118
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 31 Aug 1890 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Amy Blinstone - [Child] of Joseph Blinstone & Mary
Born: 25 Jul 1890
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge maker
Baptised by: H. B. Dollond
Register: Baptisms 1887 - 1900, Page 75, Entry 598
Source: LDS British Film 1885659."
- [S2147] Original marriage certificate of Peter Lowe and Edith Blinston, 28 October 1911 "unknown cd."
Henry Blinstone1
M, #21963, b. 28 October 1846
Birth* | 28 October 1846 | Henry Blinstone was born on 28 October 1846 at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 6 December 1846 | He was baptised on 6 December 1846 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Burial* | 7 December 1861 | Henry Blinstone was buried on 7 December 1861 at Holy Trinity, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Dec 1846 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Henry Blinstone - 4 Child 3 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 28 Oct 1846
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Edmund Sibson Vicar of Ashton
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 51, Entry 402
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 7 Dec 1861 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Henry Blinstone -
Age: 15 years
Abode: Brockstedes in Ashton
Buried by: J. Jenkins Curate of Billinge
Register: Burials 1841 - 1891, Page 19, Entry 149
Source: Original Registers at Leigh."
Hugh Blinstone1
M, #21964, b. 20 September 1848, d. 18 April 1852
Birth* | 20 September 1848 | Hugh Blinstone was born on 20 September 1848 at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 26 November 1848 | He was baptised on 26 November 1848 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Death* | 18 April 1852 | Hugh Blinstone died on 18 April 1852 at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, , at age 3; measles.3 |
Burial* | 20 April 1852 | He was buried on 20 April 1852 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 26 Nov 1848 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - 4 Child 4 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 20 Sep 1848
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: E Pigot Vicar
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 91, Entry 725
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 20 Apr 1852 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
Hugh Blinstone - Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Died: 18 Apr 1852
Age: 3
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Cause of Death: Measles
Buried by: Richard Dudding Curate
Register: Burials 1842 - 1861, Page 153, Entry 1222
Source: LDS Film 1885662."
John Blinstone1
M, #21965, b. 30 November 1850
Birth* | 30 November 1850 | John Blinstone was born on 30 November 1850 at Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 12 January 1851 | He was baptised on 12 January 1851 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .2 |
(Son) Census 1851 | 30 March 1851 | He was listed as the son of Hugh Blinstone in the 1851 census at Brockstedes, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .1 |
Marriage | 13 March 1871 | John Blinstone married Martha Hunt, daughter of John Hunt, on 13 March 1871 at St Thomas, Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England, .3 |
Occupation | 25 February 1883 | John Blinstone was a hingemaker on 25 February 1883.4 |
Family | Martha Hunt b. bt 14 Mar 1849 - 13 Mar 1850 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2201 f285a p17 59."

- [S1088] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 12 Jan 1851 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - 5 Child 4 Son of Hugh Blinstone & Anne
Born: 30 Nov 1850
Abode: Brocstedes in Ashton
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: Leigh Leyland Curate
Register: Baptisms 1844 - 1861, Page 136, Entry 1086
Source: LDS Film 1885658."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Marriage: 13 Mar 1871 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - (X), 20, Hinge maker, Bachelor, Ashton Heath in Ashton
Martha Hunt - 21, Spinster, Ashton Heath in Ashton
Groom's Father: Hugh Blinstone, Hinge maker
Bride's Father: John Hunt, Deceased
Witness: William Hart, (X); Margaret Hart
Married by Banns by: William Page Oldham
Register: Marriages 1863 - 1882, Page 113, Entry 225
Source: LDS Film 1885661."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Baptism: 25 Feb 1883 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England
John Blinstone - [Child] of John Blinstone & Martha
Born: 22 Dec 1882
Abode: Ashton Heath
Occupation: Hinge Maker
Baptised by: H. Giblin
Register: Baptisms 1874 - 1887, Page 213, Entry 1704
Source: LDS Film 1885659."
James Smith1
M, #21966, b. between 1 April 1871 and 31 March 1872
Frederick Smith1
M, #21967, b. between 1 April 1896 and 31 March 1897
Relationship | 5th cousin 2 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Citations
- [S704] UK National Census for 1901 for UK, "RG13/3571 f13a p18 107."

Martha Ellen Heyworth1,2
F, #21968
Marr Reg* | March 1905 | The marriage of Martha Ellen Heyworth and Peter Wrench was registered in the March Quarter of 1905 in the Wigan Registration District district.1,2 |
Married Name | March 1905 | As of March 1905,her married name was Wrench.1,2 |
Doris M Sutton1,2
F, #21969
Citations
- [S70] General Record Office Indexes "Name: Doris I Sherratt
Mother's Maiden Surname: Sutton
Date of Registration: Jan Feb Mar 1923
Registration district: W Derby
Registration county: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8b
Page Number: 1185."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "SHERRATT James SUTTON Doris M 1922 Edge Hill, St. Cyprian Liverpool Lancashire 2041WD/6/258."
Robert Newton Taylor1
M, #21970
Citations
- [S50] Website CWGC (www.cwgc.org.uk) "Name: TAYLOR, THOMAS WILLIAM
Initials: T W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Stoker
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.L.C.I. (L) 105
Date of Death: 08/06/1944
Service No: D/KX 88138
Additional information: Son of Robert Newton Taylor, and of Florence Amelia Taylor, of Knotty Ash, Lancashire; husband of D. Y. Taylor, of Knotty Ash.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 89, Column 3.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "TAYLOR Robert N MAY Florence A 1909 Liverpool, St. Peter Liverpool Lancashire 2122LP/103/157."
Florence Amelia May1,2
F, #21971
Citations
- [S50] Website CWGC (www.cwgc.org.uk) "Name: TAYLOR, THOMAS WILLIAM
Initials: T W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Stoker
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.L.C.I. (L) 105
Date of Death: 08/06/1944
Service No: D/KX 88138
Additional information: Son of Robert Newton Taylor, and of Florence Amelia Taylor, of Knotty Ash, Lancashire; husband of D. Y. Taylor, of Knotty Ash.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 89, Column 3.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL."
- [S1051] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "TAYLOR Robert N MAY Florence A 1909 Liverpool, St. Peter Liverpool Lancashire 2122LP/103/157."
Patricia Ruby May Huish1,2
F, #21972, b. 2 June 1900, d. March 1978
Birth* | 2 June 1900 | Patricia Ruby May Huish was born on 2 June 1900.3 |
Married Name | September 1940 | As of September 1940,her married name was Thompstone.2,1 |
Death | 28 February 1978 | She died on 28 February 1978 at age 77.4 |
Death Reg* | March 1978 | Patricia's death was registered in the March Quarter of 1978 in the Wakefield Registration District.3 |
Probate* | 24 May 1978 | Her estate was probated on 24 May 1978 at Winchester, Hampshire, England, .4 |
Citations
- [S70] General Record Office Indexes "Marr Sep 1940 HUGHES Patricia R M THOMPSTONE Barnet 3a 4047."
- [S70] General Record Office Indexes "Marr Sep 1940 THOMPSTONE Ralph R HUISH Barnet 3a 4047."
- [S70] General Record Office Indexes "
First name(s)
RUBY MAY
Last name
THOMPSTONE
Gender
Female
Birth day
2
Birth month
6
Birth year
1900
Age
-
Death quarter
1
Death year
1978
District
WAKEFIELD
County
Yorkshire
Volume
5
Page
1730
Country
England
Record set
England & Wales deaths 1837-2007
Category
Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Record collection
Deaths & burials
Collections from
Great Britain."
- [S3829] Website Find A Will (https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate) "THOMPSTONE Ruby May (aka Patricia Ruby May) of 63 Well Gap Lane, Middlestown, Wakefield died 28 February 1978. Probate Winchester 24 May £5532 783307759H."
Margaret Barr1
F, #21976
Marr Reg* | December 1916 | The marriage of Margaret Barr and Arthur Vernon Fytton was registered in the December Quarter of 1916 in the Penistone Registration District district.1,2 |
Married Name | December 1916 | As of December 1916,her married name was Fytton.1,2 |
William Slater1
M, #21977, b. 1814, d. 18 March 1814
Father | Amos Slater1 b. bt 23 Nov 1770 - 14 Nov 1771, d. 22 Nov 1854 |
Mother | Margaret Allen1 b. bt 13 Oct 1776 - 12 Oct 1777, d. 12 Oct 1852 |
Relationship | 4th cousin 6 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | 1814 | William Slater was born in 1814.1 |
Death* | 18 March 1814 | He died on 18 March 1814.1 |
Citations
- [S42] Unknown editor ed. Unknown short book title "147."
Samuel Slater1
M, #21978, b. between 8 June 1816 and 29 January 1820
Father | Amos Slater1 b. bt 23 Nov 1770 - 14 Nov 1771, d. 22 Nov 1854 |
Mother | Margaret Allen1 b. bt 13 Oct 1776 - 12 Oct 1777, d. 12 Oct 1852 |
Relationship | 4th cousin 6 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett |
Birth* | between 8 June 1816 and 29 January 1820 | Samuel Slater was born between 8 June 1816 and 29 January 1820 at Cheshire, England, .1,2 |
Baptism | 30 January 1820 | He was baptised on 30 January 1820 at Christ Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, .2 |
(Member Of Household) Census 1841 | 6 June 1841 | He was listed as a member of the household of Amos Slater in the 1841 census at Dunkirk, Brereton cum Smethwick, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

- [S2295] Wayne Porter, "Descendants of Cyrus Slater."
Ephraim Stanway1
M, #21979, b. between 8 June 1806 and 7 June 1811
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

George Wood1
M, #21980, b. between 8 June 1811 and 7 June 1816
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

James Kinder1
M, #21981, b. between 8 June 1821 and 7 June 1826
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

Abraham Blackhurst1
M, #21982, b. between 8 June 1826 and 7 June 1827
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

Margaret Dale1
F, #21983, b. between 8 June 1821 and 7 June 1826
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

Francis Garvin1
M, #21984, b. between 8 June 1811 and 7 June 1816
Birth* | between 8 June 1811 and 7 June 1816 | Francis Garvin was born between 8 June 1811 and 7 June 1816 at Ireland, .1 |
(Member Of Household) Census 1841 | 6 June 1841 | He was listed as a member of the household of Amos Slater in the 1841 census at Dunkirk, Brereton cum Smethwick, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | 7 June 1841 | Francis Garvin was a male servant on 7 June 1841.1 |
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

Francis Garvin1
M, #21985, b. between 8 June 1806 and 7 June 1811
Birth* | between 8 June 1806 and 7 June 1811 | Francis Garvin was born between 8 June 1806 and 7 June 1811 at Ireland, .1 |
(Member Of Household) Census 1841 | 6 June 1841 | He was listed as a member of the household of Amos Slater in the 1841 census at Dunkirk, Brereton cum Smethwick, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Occupation* | 7 June 1841 | Francis Garvin was a male servant on 7 June 1841.1 |
Citations
- [S76] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO 107/120/1 f3a p1."

Mary Ann Wood1,2
F, #21986, b. between 31 March 1799 and 30 March 1800
Birth* | between 31 March 1799 and 30 March 1800 | Mary Ann Wood was born between 31 March 1799 and 30 March 1800 at Alderley, Cheshire, England, .2 |
Marriage License | before 10 February 1825 | She and John Slater obtained a marriage license before 10 February 1825.1 |
Residence* | 10 February 1825 | Mary Ann Wood lived on 10 February 1825 at Henbury cum Pexall, Cheshire, England, .1 |
Marriage* | 10 February 1825 | She married John Slater, son of Cyrus Slater and Ann Trafford, on 10 February 1825 at St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire, England, .2,1 |
Married Name | 10 February 1825 | As of 10 February 1825,her married name was Slater.2,1 |
Census 1851* | 30 March 1851 | She was listed as the wife of John Slater in the 1851 census at Siddington Hall, Siddington, Cheshire, England, .2,3 |
Occupation* | 30 March 1851 | Mary Ann Wood was a farmers wife on 30 March 1851.2 |
Family | John Slater b. bt 31 Mar 1797 - 30 Mar 1798, d. 1878 |
Children | |
Citations
- [S888] Reference on Marriages of Cheshire, unknown date "SLATER John farmer WOOD Mary Ann sp 10 Feb 1825 Prestbury L both Henbury."
- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f402 p8 24."

- [S40] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2161 f402a p9 24."
