The Family of Robert Alan & Susan Bennett (Public)

Martha Battersby

F, #23701, b. Between 3 April 1861 and 2 April 1862

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	James Battersby b. Bet 27 Mar 1831 and 2 Apr 1831, d. Bet 1 Apr 1876 and 30 Jun 1876
Mother	Ellen Knowles b. Bet 3 Apr 1832 and 2 Apr 1833, d. Bet 1 Oct 1872 and 31 Dec 1872

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 3 April 1861 and 2 April 1862

Martha Battersby was born Between 3 April 1861 and 2 April 1862 in Hindley, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Daughter	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Daughter of James Battersby in the 1871 Census for Ince in Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Ince Hall Inn, Warrington Road.¹
Stepdaughter	3 April 1881	She was enumerated as the Stepdaughter of James Ashton in the 1881 Census for Ince in Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at Ince Hall Inn, Warrington Road.²

Other Facts

Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Martha Battersby was a scholar.¹
Occupation	3 April 1881	On 3 April 1881 Martha Battersby was a general domestic servant.²

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3893 f42 p15 62"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3775 f77 p18 59"

Jane Selkirk

F, #23702, b. Between 3 April 1852 and 2 April 1853

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 3 April 1852 and 2 April 1853

Jane Selkirk was born Between 3 April 1852 and 2 April 1853 in Winstanley, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Servant

2 April 1871

She was enumerated as the Servant of James Battersby in the 1871 Census for Ince in Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Ince Hall Inn, Warrington Road.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

2 April 1871

On 2 April 1871 Jane Selkirk was a domestic servant.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3893 f42 p15 62"

John Ashton

Pedigree Link

M, #23703, b. Between 6 April 1827 and 5 April 1828

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family:

Son

James Ashton

+ b. Bet 4 Apr 1848 and 3 Jan 1849

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 6 April 1827 and 5 April 1828

John Ashton was born Between 6 April 1827 and 5 April 1828 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Father

5 April 1891

He was enumerated as the Father of James Ashton in the 1891 Census for Abram, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891. They resided at 69 Warrington Road.¹

Other Facts

Occupation	3 January 1878	On 3 January 1878 John Ashton was a labourer.²
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 John Ashton was a colliery surface labourer.¹

Citations

[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3057 f32 p7 40"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 3 Jan 1878 St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandJames Ashton - 29 Labourer Bachelor of Ashton Elizabeth Battersby - 41 Widow of Ince Groom's Father: John Ashton, Labourer Bride's Father: James Livesley, Farmer Witness: William Young; Margarett Frazer Married by License by: Henry Siddall Register: Marriages 1863 - 1882, Page 206, Entry 412 Source: FHL Film 1885661"

Jane Taylor

Pedigree Link

F, #23704, b. Between 3 April 1838 and 2 April 1839

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892

1.	Daughter	Annie Andrew b. Bet 4 Apr 1868 and 3 Apr 1869
2.	Son	Enos Andrew b. Bet 4 Apr 1869 and 31 Dec 1869
3.	Daughter	Alice Andrew b. Bet 4 Apr 1871 and 3 Apr 1872

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 3 April 1838 and 2 April 1839	Jane Taylor was born Between 3 April 1838 and 2 April 1839 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	1860	Handforth Andrew and she were married in 1860 at St Michael in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG.²

Census

Wife	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Wife of Handforth Andrew in the 1871 Census for Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Black Lane.^1,3
Census1871	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1871 Census for Cheetham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871 and resided at 15 Sagar Street. Also present were Albert Whiteley, Adeline Whiteley, William Whiteley, and Harriet Pomberton.⁴

Other Facts

Name

1860

As of 1860, Jane Taylor was also known as Jane Andrew.²

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132 p43 253"
[S640] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "Tameside : CE4/14/282"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132a p44 253"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4062 f24a p42 209"

Enos Andrew

Pedigree Link

M, #23705, b. Between 4 April 1869 and 31 December 1869

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892
Mother	Jane Taylor b. Bet 3 Apr 1838 and 2 Apr 1839

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 4 April 1869 and 31 December 1869

Enos Andrew was born Between 4 April 1869 and 31 December 1869 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3

Census

Son	2 April 1871	He was enumerated as the Son of Handforth Andrew in the 1871 Census for Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Black Lane.^1,4
Son	3 April 1881	He was enumerated as the Son of Handforth Andrew in the 1881 Census for Chadderton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 51 Hamilton Street.³

Other Facts

Occupation

3 April 1881

On 3 April 1881 Enos Andrew was a cotton piecer.³

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132 p43 253"
[S640] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "Tameside : KNO/16/65"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4086 f58 p21 90"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132a p44 253"

Mary

Pedigree Link

F, #23706, b. Between 3 April 1797 and 2 April 1798

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Harrison d. Bef 2 Apr 1871

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 3 April 1797 and 2 April 1798	Mary was born Between 3 April 1797 and 2 April 1798 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage		Harrison and she were married.¹

Census

Visitor

2 April 1871

She was enumerated as the Visitor of Handforth Andrew in the 1871 Census for Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Black Lane.^2,1

Other Facts

Name		Mary was also known as Mary Harrison.¹
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Mary was a retired silk weaver.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132a p44 253"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132 p43 253"

Harrison

Pedigree Link

M, #23707, d. Before 2 April 1871

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Mary b. Bet 3 Apr 1797 and 2 Apr 1798

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Marriage		Harrison and Mary were married.¹
Death	Before 2 April 1871	He died Before 2 April 1871.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/4068 f132a p44 253"

Annie Andrew

Pedigree Link

F, #23708, b. Between 4 April 1868 and 3 April 1869

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892
Mother	Jane Taylor b. Bet 3 Apr 1838 and 2 Apr 1839

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 4 April 1868 and 3 April 1869

Annie Andrew was born Between 4 April 1868 and 3 April 1869 in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Daughter

3 April 1881

She was enumerated as the Daughter of Handforth Andrew in the 1881 Census for Chadderton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 51 Hamilton Street.¹

Citations

[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4086 f58 p21 90"

Alice Andrew

Pedigree Link

F, #23709, b. Between 4 April 1871 and 3 April 1872

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892
Mother	Jane Taylor b. Bet 3 Apr 1838 and 2 Apr 1839

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 4 April 1871 and 3 April 1872

Alice Andrew was born Between 4 April 1871 and 3 April 1872 in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Daughter	3 April 1881	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Handforth Andrew in the 1881 Census for Chadderton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 51 Hamilton Street.¹
Daughter	5 April 1891	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Handforth Andrew in the 1891 Census for Westwood, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891. They resided at 266 Featherstall Road.²

Other Facts

Occupation	3 April 1881	On 3 April 1881 Alice Andrew was a scholar.¹
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 Alice Andrew was a female servant (daily domestic.)²

Citations

[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4086 f58 p21 90"
[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3301 f153a p66415"

William Andrew

Pedigree Link

M, #23710, b. Between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892
Mother	Alice Whiteley b. Bet 1 Jan 1842 and 31 Mar 1842

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877

William Andrew was born Between 6 April 1876 and 3 April 1877 in Park Bridge, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2

Census

Son	3 April 1881	He was enumerated as the Son of Handforth Andrew in the 1881 Census for Chadderton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 51 Hamilton Street.¹
Son	5 April 1891	He was enumerated as the Son of Handforth Andrew in the 1891 Census for Westwood, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891. They resided at 266 Featherstall Road.²

Other Facts

Occupation

5 April 1891

On 5 April 1891 William Andrew was an iron worker.²

Citations

[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4086 f58 p21 90"
[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3301 f153a p66415"

Harry Andrew

Pedigree Link

M, #23711, b. Between 4 April 1878 and 3 April 1879

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Handforth Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1839 and 2 Apr 1840, d. Bet 1 Oct 1892 and 31 Dec 1892
Mother	Alice Whiteley b. Bet 1 Jan 1842 and 31 Mar 1842

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 4 April 1878 and 3 April 1879

Harry Andrew was born Between 4 April 1878 and 3 April 1879 in Mossley, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Son

3 April 1881

He was enumerated as the Son of Handforth Andrew in the 1881 Census for Chadderton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 51 Hamilton Street.¹

Citations

[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/4086 f58 p21 90"

John Whiteley

M, #23712, b. Between 6 April 1839 and 5 April 1840

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 6 April 1839 and 5 April 1840

John Whiteley was born Between 6 April 1839 and 5 April 1840 in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Boarder

5 April 1891

He was enumerated as the Boarder of Handforth Andrew in the 1891 Census for Westwood, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891. They resided at 266 Featherstall Road.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

5 April 1891

On 5 April 1891 John Whiteley was an iron worker.¹

Citations

[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3301 f153a p66415"

George Brooks

Pedigree Link

M, #23713, b. Between 1 April 1897 and 31 March 1898

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Brooks
Mother	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1874 and 31 Mar 1875

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 1 April 1897 and 31 March 1898

George Brooks was born Between 1 April 1897 and 31 March 1898 in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Grandson

31 March 1901

He was enumerated as the Grandson of Alice Whiteley in the 1901 Census for Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901. They resided at 39 Simmons Street.¹

Citations

[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3810 f103 p9 57"

Alice Brooks

Pedigree Link

F, #23714, b. Between 1 April 1899 and 31 March 1900

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Brooks
Mother	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Andrew b. Bet 6 Apr 1874 and 31 Mar 1875

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 1 April 1899 and 31 March 1900

Alice Brooks was born Between 1 April 1899 and 31 March 1900 in ScotlandG.¹

Census

Grand-daughter

31 March 1901

She was enumerated as the Grand-daughter of Alice Whiteley in the 1901 Census for Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901. They resided at 39 Simmons Street.¹

Citations

[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3810 f103 p9 57"

Lewis Cole

Pedigree Link

M, #23715, b. Between 1 December 1891 and 23 February 1892

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Charles Lewis Cole
Mother	Annie Whiteley

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 December 1891 and 23 February 1892	Lewis Cole was born Between 1 December 1891 and 23 February 1892 at 57 Sylvan Street in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
Baptism	24 February 1892	Lewis was baptised on 24 February 1892 at All Saints in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.²
Birth Reg	March 1892	His birth was registered in the March Quarter of 1892 in the Oldham Registration District.³

Census

Grandson

31 March 1901

He was enumerated as the Grandson of Alice Whiteley in the 1901 Census for Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901. They resided at 39 Simmons Street.¹

Citations

[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3810 f103 p9 57"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 24 Feb 1892 St Mary, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandLewis Cole - [Child] of Charles Lewis Cole & Annie Abode: 57 Sylvan St. Occupation: Cardroom hand Baptised by: James Dixon Performed at: All Saints Register: Baptisms 1888 - 1894, Page 315, Entry 2516 Source: LDS Film 1656224"
[S13331] General Record Office Indexes "COLE, LEWIS WHITELEY GRO Reference: 1892 M Quarter in OLDHAM Volume 08D Page 602"

George T Brooks

M, #23716, b. Between 1 April 1851 and 31 March 1852

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 1 April 1851 and 31 March 1852

George T Brooks was born Between 1 April 1851 and 31 March 1852 in Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Boarder

31 March 1901

He was enumerated as the Boarder of Alice Whiteley in the 1901 Census for Werneth, Oldham, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901. They resided at 39 Simmons Street.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

31 March 1901

On 31 March 1901 George T Brooks was a retired steam engine maker.¹

Citations

[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3810 f103 p9 57"

George Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23717, b. Between 8 April 1802 and 30 March 1803

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

1.	Son	Thomas Ward+ b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
2.	Son	James Ward b. Bef 23 Nov 1823
3.	Daughter	Mary Ward b. Bef 27 Sep 1825
4.	Son	John Ward+ b. Bef 8 Jul 1827
5.	Daughter	Alice Ward+ b. 24 Mar 1829
6.	Daughter	Mary Ward b. 2 May 1831
7.	Daughter	Elizabeth Ward+ b. 21 Jan 1833
8.	Daughter	Ellen Ward b. 2 Aug 1834, d. Bef 16 Jul 1837
9.	Daughter	Ellen Ward b. 16 Jul 1837
10.	Son	George Ward b. 16 Jul 1837

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 8 April 1802 and 30 March 1803	George Ward was born Between 8 April 1802 and 30 March 1803 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Marriage		He and Betty were married.³

Census

Census1841	6 June 1841	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841 and resided at Fowley Common. Also present were Betty, James Ward, Alice Ward, Mary Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Ellen Ward, and Margaret Ward.⁴
Census1851	30 March 1851	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851 and resided at Fowley Common. Also present were Betty, Mary Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Ellen Ward, John Ward, Margaret Ward, and Thomas Ward.¹
Census1861	7 April 1861	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861 and resided at Fowley Common. Also present were Betty, Margaret Ward, Thomas Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Mary Jane Barnett, and Eliza Barnett.²

Other Facts

Occupation	1 September 1822	On 1 September 1822 George Ward was a weaver in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.³
Occupation	10 January 1841	On 10 January 1841 George Ward was a labourer.⁵
Occupation	6 June 1841	On 6 June 1841 George Ward was a railway labourer.⁴
Occupation	1 October 1848	On 1 October 1848 George Ward was a plate layer.⁶
Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 George Ward was a railway labourer.¹
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 George Ward was a railway labourer.²

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"
[S1355] Baptism Transcript, Newchurch (Culcheth), "1 Sep 1822 Thomas Ward son of George and Betty weaver CU b. 18 Jun 1822"
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S2904] Copy marriage certificate of Thomas Ward and Jane Unsworth, 10 January 1841 ""
[S2681] Marriage, St Thomas, Bedford, Leigh, 1843-1886 "p50/99"

Betty

Pedigree Link

F, #23718, b. Between 31 March 1792 and 30 March 1793

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803

1.	Son	Thomas Ward+ b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
2.	Son	James Ward b. Bef 23 Nov 1823
3.	Daughter	Mary Ward b. Bef 27 Sep 1825
4.	Son	John Ward+ b. Bef 8 Jul 1827
5.	Daughter	Alice Ward+ b. 24 Mar 1829
6.	Daughter	Mary Ward b. 2 May 1831
7.	Daughter	Elizabeth Ward+ b. 21 Jan 1833
8.	Daughter	Ellen Ward b. 2 Aug 1834, d. Bef 16 Jul 1837
9.	Daughter	Ellen Ward b. 16 Jul 1837
10.	Son	George Ward b. 16 Jul 1837

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 31 March 1792 and 30 March 1793	Betty was born Between 31 March 1792 and 30 March 1793 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage		George Ward and she were married.²

Census

Member Of Household	6 June 1841	She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.³
Wife	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Wife of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹
Wife	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Wife of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common.⁴

Other Facts

Name

Betty was also known as Betty Ward.²

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S1355] Baptism Transcript, Newchurch (Culcheth), "1 Sep 1822 Thomas Ward son of George and Betty weaver CU b. 18 Jun 1822"
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"

John Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23719, b. Between 1 September 1843 and 31 December 1843

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Thomas Ward b. 18 Jun 1822, d. Mar 1856
Mother	Jane Unsworth b. 22 Mar 1821

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 September 1843 and 31 December 1843	John Ward was born Between 1 September 1843 and 31 December 1843 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Birth Reg	December 1843	His birth was registered in the December Quarter of 1843 in the Leigh Union Registration District.²
Baptism	7 April 1844	John was baptised on 7 April 1844 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.³

Census

Grandson

30 March 1851

He was enumerated as the Grandson of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 John Ward was a scholar.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1843.5T6E7381A7I67E4S9PE72IY4DLYMRAHE.1843.TrueGivenName JohnSurname WardMother's Maiden Surname UnsworthRegistration Year 1843Registration Quarter Q4District Leigh UnionVolume 21Page 498Birth Year 1843Registration Date Q4 1843"
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469065 1834-1844 John Ward son of Thomas and Jane Ward.

James Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23720, b. Before 23 November 1823

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Before 23 November 1823	James Ward was born Before 23 November 1823 in Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Baptism	23 November 1823	James was baptised on 23 November 1823 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.²

Census

Member Of Household

6 June 1841

He was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Citations

[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1812-1823 James son of George and Betty Ward.

Mary Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23721, b. Before 27 September 1825

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Before 27 September 1825	Mary Ward was born Before 27 September 1825.
Baptism	27 September 1825	Mary was baptised on 27 September 1825 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 Mary dau of George and Betty Ward.

John Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23722, b. Before 8 July 1827

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Family 1:

Son

William Ward

b. Bet 31 Mar 1845 and 30 Mar 1846

Family 2: Tabitha Hill b. Bet 31 Mar 1826 and 30 Mar 1827

Daughter

Catharine Ward

b. Jul 1850

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Before 8 July 1827	John Ward was born Before 8 July 1827.
Baptism	8 July 1827	John was baptised on 8 July 1827 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	1 October 1848	He and Tabitha Hill were married on 1 October 1848 at St Thomas in Bedford, Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.^2,3,4

Census

Census1851

30 March 1851

He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851 and resided at Fowley Common. Also present were Tabitha Hill, William Ward, Catharine Ward, and Ann Hill.²

Other Facts

Occupation	1 October 1848	On 1 October 1848 John Ward was a plate layer.⁴
Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 John Ward was a railway labourer.²

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 John Son of George and Betty Ward.
[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175 p4 10"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C7L/1/99"
[S2681] Marriage, St Thomas, Bedford, Leigh, 1843-1886 "p50/99"

Alice Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23723, b. 24 March 1829

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Family:

Son

Thomas Ward

b. Bet 31 Mar 1847 and 18 Feb 1848

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	24 March 1829	Alice Ward was born on 24 March 1829 in Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	19 April 1829	Alice was baptised on 19 April 1829 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Member Of Household

6 June 1841

She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.²

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 Alice dau of George and Betty Ward.
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"

Mary Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23724, b. 2 May 1831

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	2 May 1831	Mary Ward was born on 2 May 1831 in Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	8 May 1831	Mary was baptised on 8 May 1831 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Member Of Household	6 June 1841	She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.²
Daughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Daughter of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.³

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 Mary Ward was a power loom weaver (cotton.)³

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 Mary dau of George and Betty Ward.
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"

Elizabeth Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23725, b. 21 January 1833

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Family 1: Joseph Barnett d. Bef 7 Apr 1861

1.	Daughter	Mary Jane Barnett b. Bet 3 Apr 1853 and 7 Apr 1853
2.	Daughter	Eliza Barnett b. Bet 1 Jan 1855 and 31 Mar 1855

Family 2: Joseph Barnett d. Bet 1 Apr 1855 and 30 Jun 1855

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	21 January 1833	Elizabeth Ward was born on 21 January 1833 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
Baptism	3 February 1833	Elizabeth was baptised on 3 February 1833 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	1853	Joseph Barnett and she were married in 1853 at Newchurch in Kenyon, Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^3,4
Marriage	Between 1 January 1853 and 31 March 1853	Joseph Barnett and she were married Between 1 January 1853 and 31 March 1853 at Leigh Registration District in Lancashire, EnglandG.⁵

Census

Member Of Household	6 June 1841	She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.²
Daughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Daughter of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.⁶
Daughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Daughter of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common.³
Census1871	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1871 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871 and resided at Bury Lane. Also present were Mary Jane Barnett and Eliza Barnett.⁷

Other Facts

Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Ward was a power loom weaver (cotton.)⁶
Name	Between 1 January 1853 and 31 March 1853	As of Between 1 January 1853 and 31 March 1853, Elizabeth Ward was also known as Elizabeth Barnett.^3,5
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Ward was a power loom weaver (cotton.)³
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Elizabeth Ward was a cotton weaver.⁷

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 Elizabeth dau of George and Betty Ward.
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"
[S640] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "Warrington : C10/1/133"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Mar 1853 WARD Elizabeth Leigh 8c 155"
[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3912 f118 p17 88"

Ellen Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23726, b. 2 August 1834, d. Before 16 July 1837

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	2 August 1834	Ellen Ward was born on 2 August 1834.¹
Baptism	11 August 1834	Ellen was baptised on 11 August 1834 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Death	Before 16 July 1837	She died Before 16 July 1837.²

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1834-1844 Ellen dau of George and Betty Ward.
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1834-1844 Ellen (2) dau of George and Betty Ward.

Ellen Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23727, b. 16 July 1837

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	16 July 1837	Ellen Ward was born on 16 July 1837 in Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	20 August 1837	Ellen was baptised on 20 August 1837 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Member Of Household	6 June 1841	She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.²
Daughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Daughter of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.³

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 Ellen Ward was a power loom weaver (cotton.)³

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1834-1844 Ellen (2) dau of George and Betty Ward.
[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"
[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"

George Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23728, b. 16 July 1837

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	George Ward b. Bet 8 Apr 1802 and 30 Mar 1803
Mother	Betty b. Bet 31 Mar 1792 and 30 Mar 1793

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	16 July 1837	George Ward was born on 16 July 1837.¹
Baptism	20 August 1837	George was baptised on 20 August 1837 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1834-1844 George son of George and Betty Ward.

Joseph Waterworth

Pedigree Link

M, #23729, b. 28 July 1820, d. 5 May 1825

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Thomas Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1795 and 2 Apr 1796
Mother	Mary Bradburn b. Bet 31 Mar 1800 and 30 Mar 1801, d. Bef 2 Apr 1871

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	28 July 1820	Joseph Waterworth was born on 28 July 1820 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	3 September 1820	Joseph was baptised on 3 September 1820 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Death	5 May 1825	He died on 5 May 1825 at age 4 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.^3,4

Other Facts

Death

Before 5 May 1825

Joseph Waterworth died Before 5 May 1825 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.⁴

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469063 1812-1823 Joseph son of Thomas and Mary Waterworth.
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 3 Sep 1820 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandJoseph Waterworth - [Child] of Thomas Waterworth & Mary Born: 28 Jul Abode: Golborn Occupation: Weaver Baptised by: John Pennington, Curate Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1834, Page 70, Entry 559 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 Joseph son of Thomas and Mary Waterworth.
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 5 May 1825 St Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandJoseph Waterworth - Son of Thomas Waterworth & Mary Age: 4 Abode: Lowton Buried by: Thomas Hinde, Curate Register: Burials 1813 - 1837, Page 252, Entry 2015 Source: LDS Film 1885711"

John Waterworth

Pedigree Link

M, #23730, b. 21 October 1830

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Thomas Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1795 and 2 Apr 1796
Mother	Mary Bradburn b. Bet 31 Mar 1800 and 30 Mar 1801, d. Bef 2 Apr 1871

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	21 October 1830	John Waterworth was born on 21 October 1830 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	5 December 1830	John was baptised on 5 December 1830 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469064 1823-1834 John son of Thomas and Mary Waterworth.
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 5 Dec 1830 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandJohn Waterworth - [Child] of Thomas Waterworth & Mary Born: 21 Oct Abode: Golborne Occupation: Carter Baptised by: Jno. Pennington, Curate Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1834, Page 177, Entry 1409 Source: Original Parish Register"

Mary Waterworth

Pedigree Link

F, #23731, b. 5 August 1842, d. Before 3 October 1867

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Thomas Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1795 and 2 Apr 1796
Mother	Mary Bradburn b. Bet 31 Mar 1800 and 30 Mar 1801, d. Bef 2 Apr 1871

Family: William Bennett b. 7 Apr 1843

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	5 August 1842	Mary Waterworth was born on 5 August 1842 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
Baptism	9 October 1842	Mary was baptised on 9 October 1842 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,3
Marriage	1 January 1867	William Bennett and she were married on 1 January 1867 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.⁴
Death	Before 3 October 1867	She died Before 3 October 1867.
Burial	3 October 1867	She was buried on 3 October 1867 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG,by Reverend Thomas Forster.⁵

Census

Daughter

30 March 1851

She was enumerated as the Daughter of Thomas Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Church Lane.²

Other Facts

Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Mary Waterworth was a scholar.²
Residence	1 January 1867	She lived in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1 January 1867.⁴
Name	1 January 1867	As of 1 January 1867, Mary Waterworth was also known as Mary Bennett.⁴

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469065 1834-1844 Mary dau of Thomas and Mary Waterworth.
[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f118 p30 123"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 9 Oct 1842 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandMary Waterworth - [Child] of Thomas Waterworth & Mary Born: 5 Aug 1842 Abode: Lowton Occupation: Weaver Notes: [No year of birth given, so assumed to be same year as baptism.] Baptised by: Thos. Crossfield Register: Baptisms 1835 - 1886 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 68, Entry 539 Source: LDS Film 1469065"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 1 Jan 1867 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandWilliam Bennett - 23, Cordwainer, Bachelor, LowtonMary Waterworth - (X), 25, Spinster, Lowton Groom's Father: Thomas Bennett, Cordwainer Bride's Father: Thomas Waterworth, Silk Weaver Witness: Joseph Bennett; Sarah Aspinall, (X) Married by banns by: Thos. Forster, Rector Register: Marriages 1845 - 1876, Page 197, Entry 394 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 3 Oct 1867 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandMary Bennet - Age: ? Abode: Lowton Buried by: Thos. Forster, Rector Register: Burials 1835 - 1886 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Entry 1031 Source: LDS Film 1469067"

Thomas Marsh

Pedigree Link

M, #23732, b. 25 September 1787

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father

Gilbert Marsh

b. 5 May 1763

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	25 September 1787	Thomas Marsh was born on 25 September 1787.¹
Baptism	21 October 1787	Thomas was baptised on 21 October 1787 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1655876 1777-1798 Thomas son of Gilbert Marsh.

Betty Marsh

Pedigree Link

F, #23733, b. 3 June 1789

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Gilbert Marsh b. 5 May 1763
Mother	Ellen Dumbell

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	3 June 1789	Betty Marsh was born on 3 June 1789.¹
Baptism	19 July 1789	Betty was baptised on 19 July 1789 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Citations

[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1655876 1777-1798 Betty dau of Gilbert Marsh.

Eliza Eckersley

Pedigree Link

F, #23734, b. Between 31 March 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Isaac Eckersley b. Bef 31 Jan 1773
Mother	Catherine Lomax b. Bef 10 Mar 1774

Family 1:

1.	Daughter	Caroline Eckersley b. Bef 12 Jan 1839, d. May 1839
2.	Son	Stephen Eckersley+ b. Bet 3 Apr 1840 and 30 Sep 1840, d. Bef 8 Sep 1876

Family 2: Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905

1.	Daughter	Mary Anne Waterworth b. 18 Aug 1844
2.	Son	Thomas Waterworth+ b. Bet 4 Apr 1846 and 30 Mar 1847, d. Bef 18 Aug 1900
3.	Daughter	Alice Waterworth b. Bet 1 Jan 1848 and 30 Mar 1848
4.	Daughter	Rebecca Waterworth b. Bet 1 Jan 1850 and 30 Mar 1850, d. Bef 29 Feb 1852
5.	Daughter	Catherine Waterworth b. Bef 3 Mar 1852, d. Apr 1855
6.	Daughter	Rebecca Waterworth b. Bet 1 Oct 1853 and 31 Dec 1853
7.	Son	Isaac Waterworth+ b. Bet 4 Apr 1859 and 31 Mar 1860
8.	Daughter	Elizabeth Waterworth b. Bef 1 Sep 1867

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 31 March 1818 and 22 May 1818	Eliza Eckersley was born Between 31 March 1818 and 22 May 1818 in Rumworth, Bolton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	2 August 1818	Eliza was baptised on 2 August 1818 at St Mary in Deane, Lancashire, EnglandG.³
Marriage	15 July 1844	Benjamin Waterworth and she were married on 15 July 1844 at St Oswald in Winwick, Lancashire, EnglandG.^4,5
Death	22 May 1865	She died on 22 May 1865 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.²
Burial	24 May 1865	She was buried on 24 May 1865 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG,by Reverend Charles Thomas Quirk, M.A..^2,6

Census

Wife	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹
Wife	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^7,8

Other Facts

Name	15 July 1844	As of 15 July 1844, Eliza Eckersley was also known as Eliza Waterworth.
Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Eliza Eckersley was a silk weaver (hand.)¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S672] ed. St Thomas (Golborne) MI "p11/15a"
[S604] Website IGI (www.familysearch.org)
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469065 1834-1844 Mary Anne dau of Benjamin and Eliza Waterworth.
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI.
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 24 May 1865 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandEliza Waterworth - Age: 46 Years Abode: Golborne Buried by: C T Quirk Rector Register: Burials 1854 - 1869 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 66, Entry 526 Source: LDS Film 1469067"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

Mary Anne Waterworth

Pedigree Link

F, #23735, b. 18 August 1844

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	18 August 1844	Mary Anne Waterworth was born on 18 August 1844 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Baptism	10 September 1844	Mary Anne was baptised on 10 September 1844 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^2,3

Census

Daughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹
Daughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^4,5

Other Facts

Occupation

7 April 1861

On 7 April 1861 Mary Anne Waterworth was a cotton card loom hand.⁴

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, 1469065 1834-1844 Mary Anne dau of Benjamin and Eliza Waterworth.
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 10 Sep 1844 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandMary Anne Waterworth - [Child] of Benjamin Waterworth & Elizabeth Born: 18 Aug 1844 Abode: Lowton Occupation: Silk Weaver Notes: [No year of birth given, so assumed to be same year as baptism.] Baptised by: John Pennington, Incumbent Register: Baptisms 1835 - 1886 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 91, Entry 721 Source: LDS Film 1469065"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

Isaac Eckersley

Pedigree Link

M, #23736, b. Before 31 January 1773

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father

James Eckersley

Family: Catherine Lomax b. Bef 10 Mar 1774

1.	Daughter	Betty Eckersley b. Bef 17 Feb 1795
2.	Son	Robert Eckersley b. Bef 18 Sep 1796
3.	Son	James Eckersley b. Bef 8 Apr 1798
4.	Son	Isaac Lomax Eckersley b. Bef 20 Apr 1800
5.	Daughter	Nancy Eckersley b. Bef 21 Aug 1803
6.	Daughter	Martha Eckersley b. Bef 26 May 1805
7.	Daughter	Alice Eckersley b. Bef 8 Mar 1807
8.	Son	Matthew Eckersley b. Bef 12 Mar 1809
9.	Son	Peter Eckersley b. Bef 27 Jan 1811
10.	Son	Ellis Eckersley b. Bef 30 May 1813
11.	Daughter	Mary Ann Eckersley b. Bef 5 May 1816
12.	Daughter	Eliza Eckersley+ b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Before 31 January 1773	Isaac Eckersley was born Before 31 January 1773.
Baptism	31 January 1773	Isaac was baptised on 31 January 1773 at St Mary in Deane, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	14 October 1794	He and Catherine Lomax were married on 14 October 1794 at St Mary in Deane, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Citations

[S604] Website IGI (www.familysearch.org)

Margaret Ward

F, #23737, b. Between 7 June 1839 and 6 June 1840

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 7 June 1839 and 6 June 1840

Margaret Ward was born Between 7 June 1839 and 6 June 1840 in Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Member Of Household

6 June 1841

She was enumerated as the Member Of Household of George Ward in the 1841 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 6 June 1841. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Citations

[S679] UK National Census for 1841 for UK, "HO107/524/5 f31 p16"

Tabitha Hill

Pedigree Link

F, #23738, b. Between 31 March 1826 and 30 March 1827

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Mother

Ann Hill

b. Bet 31 Mar 1787 and 30 Mar 1788

Family: John Ward b. Bef 8 Jul 1827

Daughter

Catharine Ward

b. Jul 1850

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 31 March 1826 and 30 March 1827	Tabitha Hill was born Between 31 March 1826 and 30 March 1827 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	1 October 1848	John Ward and she were married on 1 October 1848 at St Thomas in Bedford, Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3

Census

Wife

30 March 1851

She was enumerated as the Wife of John Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Other Facts

Name	1 October 1848	As of 1 October 1848, Tabitha Hill was also known as Tabitha Ward.^1,3
Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Tabitha Hill was a power loom weaver (cotton.)¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175 p4 10"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C7L/1/99"
[S2681] Marriage, St Thomas, Bedford, Leigh, 1843-1886 "p50/99"

William Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23739, b. Between 31 March 1845 and 30 March 1846

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father

John Ward

b. Bef 8 Jul 1827

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 31 March 1845 and 30 March 1846

William Ward was born Between 31 March 1845 and 30 March 1846 in Bedford, Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Son

30 March 1851

He was enumerated as the Son of John Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 William Ward was a scholar.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175 p4 10"

Catharine Ward

Pedigree Link

F, #23740, b. July 1850

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	John Ward b. Bef 8 Jul 1827
Mother	Tabitha Hill b. Bet 31 Mar 1826 and 30 Mar 1827

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

July 1850

Catharine Ward was born in July 1850 in Bedford, Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Daughter

30 March 1851

She was enumerated as the Daughter of John Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175 p4 10"

Ann Hill

Pedigree Link

F, #23741, b. Between 31 March 1787 and 30 March 1788

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family:

Daughter

Tabitha Hill

+ b. Bet 31 Mar 1826 and 30 Mar 1827

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 31 March 1787 and 30 March 1788

Ann Hill was born Between 31 March 1787 and 30 March 1788 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Mother-in-law

30 March 1851

She was enumerated as the Mother-in-law of John Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 Ann Hill was a housekeeper.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175 p4 10"

Margaret Ward

F, #23742, b. Between 31 March 1844 and 30 March 1845

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 31 March 1844 and 30 March 1845

Margaret Ward was born Between 31 March 1844 and 30 March 1845 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Granddaughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Granddaughter of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹
Daughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Daughter of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common. Listed as daughter but she was previously listed as his grand-daughter²

Other Facts

Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Margaret Ward was a scholar.¹
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Margaret Ward was a power loom weaver (cotton.)²

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"

Thomas Ward

Pedigree Link

M, #23743, b. Between 31 March 1847 and 18 February 1848

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Mother

Alice Ward

b. 24 Mar 1829

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 31 March 1847 and 18 February 1848	Thomas Ward was born Between 31 March 1847 and 18 February 1848 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Baptism	19 February 1848	Thomas was baptised on 19 February 1848 at Newchurch in Kenyon, Lancashire, EnglandG.²

Census

Grandson	30 March 1851	He was enumerated as the Grandson of George Ward in the 1851 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Fowley Common.¹
Son	7 April 1861	He was enumerated as the Son of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common.³

Other Facts

Occupation

7 April 1861

On 7 April 1861 Thomas Ward was a ploughboy.³

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f175a p5 12"
[S880] Baptisms, BVRI, WARD, Thomas Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 19 Feb 1848 Recorded in: Newchurch, Lancashire, England Collection: BTs Mother: Alice WARDSource: FHL Film 1469067 Dates: 1844 - 1855.
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"

Joseph Barnett

Pedigree Link

M, #23744, d. Before 7 April 1861

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Elizabeth Ward b. 21 Jan 1833

1.	Daughter	Mary Jane Barnett b. Bet 3 Apr 1853 and 7 Apr 1853
2.	Daughter	Eliza Barnett b. Bet 1 Jan 1855 and 31 Mar 1855

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Marriage	1853	Joseph Barnett and Elizabeth Ward were married in 1853 at Newchurch in Kenyon, Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Death	Before 7 April 1861	He died Before 7 April 1861.¹

Citations

[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"
[S640] Website Cheshire BMD (http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/) "Warrington : C10/1/133"

Mary Jane Barnett

Pedigree Link

F, #23745, b. Between 3 April 1853 and 7 April 1853

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Joseph Barnett d. Bef 7 Apr 1861
Mother	Elizabeth Ward b. 21 Jan 1833

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 3 April 1853 and 7 April 1853

Mary Jane Barnett was born Between 3 April 1853 and 7 April 1853 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3

Census

Granddaughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Granddaughter of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common.¹
Daughter	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Elizabeth Ward in the 1871 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Bury Lane.³

Other Facts

Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Mary Jane Barnett was a scholar.¹
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Mary Jane Barnett was a cotton weaver.³

Citations

[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Sep 1853 Barnett Mary Jane Leigh 8c 140"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3912 f118 p17 88"

Eliza Barnett

Pedigree Link

F, #23746, b. Between 1 January 1855 and 31 March 1855

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Joseph Barnett d. Bef 7 Apr 1861
Mother	Elizabeth Ward b. 21 Jan 1833

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 1 January 1855 and 31 March 1855

Eliza Barnett was born Between 1 January 1855 and 31 March 1855 in Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2

Census

Granddaughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Granddaughter of George Ward in the 1861 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Fowley Common.¹
Daughter	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Elizabeth Ward in the 1871 Census for Culcheth, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Bury Lane.³

Other Facts

Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Eliza Barnett was a scholar.¹
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Eliza Barnett was a cotton weaver.³

Citations

[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2801 f113a p24 138"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Mar 1855 Barnett Eliza Leigh 8c 157"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3912 f118 p17 88"

Thomas Waterworth

Pedigree Link

M, #23747, b. Between 4 April 1846 and 30 March 1847, d. Before 18 August 1900

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Family 1:

1.	Daughter	Eliza Waterworth b. Bet 4 Apr 1870 and 3 Apr 1871
2.	Daughter	Ellen Waterworth b. Bet 4 Apr 1873 and 3 Apr 1874
3.	Daughter	Elizabeth Waterworth b. Bet 4 Apr 1876 and 3 Apr 1877

Family 2: Harriett Howard b. Bet 8 Nov 1848 and 3 Apr 1849, d. Apr 1903

1.	Son	Abraham Waterworth b. Bet 20 Feb 1873 and 31 Mar 1873, d. Feb 1937
2.	Daughter	Emma Waterworth b. Bet 4 Apr 1878 and 3 Apr 1879

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 4 April 1846 and 30 March 1847	Thomas Waterworth was born Between 4 April 1846 and 30 March 1847 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Marriage	7 November 1870	He and Harriett Howard were married on 7 November 1870 at St Peter in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, EnglandG.^3,4,5
Marr Reg	December 1870	The marriage of Thomas Waterworth and Harriett Howard was registered in the December Quarter of 1870 in the Warrington Registration District.^2,6,7
Death	Before 18 August 1900	He died Before 18 August 1900.
Burial	18 August 1900	He was buried on 18 August 1900 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.⁸

Census

Son	30 March 1851	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹
Son	7 April 1861	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^9,10
Census1881	3 April 1881	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881 and resided at 15 Lowton RoadG. Also present was Harriett Howard.²

Other Facts

Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Thomas Waterworth was a coal miner.⁹
Residence	7 November 1870	He lived in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 November 1870.⁵
Occupation	7 November 1870	On 7 November 1870 Thomas Waterworth was a collier.⁵

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 132"
[S13331] General Record Office Indexes "WATERWORTH, ABRAHAM HOWARD GRO Reference: 1873 M Quarter in LEIGH Volume 08C Page 217"
[S1597] Website Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) "Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Reference Numbers: D/P35/1/7"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 7 Nov 1870 St Peter, Newton-le-Willows, Lancs.Thomas Waterworth - 24, Collier, Bachelor, GolborneHarriet Howard - (X), 21, Spinster, Newton Groom's Father: Benjamin Waterworth, Labourer Bride's Father: John Howard, Labourer Witness: James Howard, (X); Esther Hogg Married by Banns by: Thomas Whitley Register: Marriages 1845 - 1896, Page 117, Entry 234 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Dec 1870 WATERWORTH Thomas Warrington 8c 185"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Dec 1870 HOWARD Harriet Warrington 8c 185"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 18 Aug 1900 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandThomas Waterworth - Age: 52 Years Abode: Golborne Buried by: T W Richardson Rector Register: Burials 1869 - 1903, Page 355, Entry 2840 Source: From Leigh Archives"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

Alice Waterworth

Pedigree Link

F, #23748, b. Between 1 January 1848 and 30 March 1848

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Family 1: Joseph Hurst b. Bet 6 Dec 1835 and 5 Dec 1836

Family 2: Ralph Naylor b. Bet 17 Apr 1856 and 16 Apr 1857

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 January 1848 and 30 March 1848	Alice Waterworth was born Between 1 January 1848 and 30 March 1848 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Marriage	5 December 1869	Joseph Hurst and she were married on 5 December 1869 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.³
Marriage	16 April 1882	Ralph Naylor and she were married on 16 April 1882 at St MaryG, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.⁴

Census

Daughter	30 March 1851	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹
Daughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^5,6

Other Facts

Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Alice Waterworth was a ? loom hand.⁵
Name	5 December 1869	As of 5 December 1869, Alice Waterworth was also known as Alice Hurst.³
Name	16 April 1882	As of 16 April 1882, Alice Waterworth was also known as Alice Naylor.⁴

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : LOW/7/361"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 5 Dec 1869 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandJoseph Hurst - (X), 33, Collier, Bachelor, GolborneAlice Waterworth - (X), 22, Spinster, Golborne Groom's Father: Edward Hurst, Labourer Bride's Father: Benjamin Waterworth, Labourer Witness: Stephen Eckersley, (X); Isaac Taylor Married by Banns by: C T Quirk Rector Register: Marriages 1849 - 1880, Page 162, Entry 324 Source: From Leigh Archives"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 16 Apr 1882 St Mary, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandRalph Naylor - (X), 25, Collier, Bachelor, St Mary's District, LowtonAlice Hurst - (X), 33, Widow, St Mary's District, Lowton Groom's Father: Christopher Naylor, Labourer Bride's Father: Benjamin Waterworth, Labourer Witness: Edwin Prescott; Ann Mather, (X) Married by Banns by: J. W. S. Simpson, Vicar Register: Marriages 1862 - 1929, Page 34, Entry 68 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

Rebecca Waterworth

Pedigree Link

F, #23749, b. Between 1 January 1850 and 30 March 1850, d. Before 29 February 1852

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 January 1850 and 30 March 1850	Rebecca Waterworth was born Between 1 January 1850 and 30 March 1850 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Death	Before 29 February 1852	She died Before 29 February 1852.
Burial	29 February 1852	She was buried on 29 February 1852 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.³
Death Reg	March 1852	Her death was registered in the March Quarter of 1852 in the Leigh Registration District.⁴

Census

Daughter

30 March 1851

She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Births Mar 1850 Waterworth Rebecca Leigh 21 567"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 29 Feb 1852 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandRebecca Waterworth - Age: _ Abode: Golborne Buried by: Alan Greenwell Rector Register: Burials 1850 - 1869, Page 6, Entry 43 Source: From Leigh Archives"
[S673] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1852 WATERWORTH Rebecca Leigh 8c 94"

Stephen Eckersley

Pedigree Link

M, #23750, b. Between 3 April 1840 and 30 September 1840, d. Before 8 September 1876

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Mother

Eliza Eckersley

b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Family: Elizabeth Forster b. Bet 3 Apr 1845 and 31 Dec 1845

1.	Daughter	Catherine Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1865 and 2 Apr 1866
2.	Daughter	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1867 and 2 Apr 1868
3.	Daughter	Elizabeth Ann Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1869 and 4 Apr 1869
4.	Son	James Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1871 and 3 Apr 1872
5.	Son	William Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1874 and 3 Apr 1875
6.	Daughter	Martha Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1875 and 3 Apr 1876

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 3 April 1840 and 30 September 1840	Stephen Eckersley was born Between 3 April 1840 and 30 September 1840 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3,4
Birth Reg	September 1840	His birth was registered in the September Quarter of 1840 in the Leigh Union Registration District.⁴
Marriage	1865	He and Elizabeth Forster were married in 1865 at Leigh Registry Office in Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.^2,5
Death	Before 8 September 1876	He died Before 8 September 1876 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^6,7
Burial	8 September 1876	He was buried on 8 September 1876 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG,by William Thorpe.⁷

Census

Stepson	30 March 1851	He was enumerated as the Stepson of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Lowton Town.¹
Boarder	7 April 1861	He was enumerated as the Boarder of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^8,9
Census1871	2 April 1871	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871 and resided at Lowton RoadG. Also present were Elizabeth Forster, Catherine Eckersley, Eliza Eckersley, and Elizabeth Ann Eckersley.²

Other Facts

Occupation	30 March 1851	On 30 March 1851 Stephen Eckersley was an errand boy.¹
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Stephen Eckersley was a coal miner.⁹
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Stephen Eckersley was a coal miner.²

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f137 p24 83"
[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 35"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : LOW/2/382"
[S13331] General Record Office Indexes "ECKERSLEY, STEPHEN - GRO Reference: 1840 S Quarter in LEIGH UNION Volume 21 Page 480"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : ROL/15/35"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15 p23 129"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 8 Sep 1876 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandStephen Eckersley - Age: 35 Years Abode: Golborne Buried by: Wm Thorp Register: Burials 1869 - 1903, Page 66, Entry 521 Source: From Leigh Archives"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

James Waterworth

M, #23751, b. Between 31 March 1827 and 30 March 1828

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 31 March 1827 and 30 March 1828

James Waterworth was born Between 31 March 1827 and 30 March 1828 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Nephew

30 March 1851

He was enumerated as the Nephew of Thomas Waterworth in the 1851 Census for Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 30 March 1851. They resided at Church Lane.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

30 March 1851

On 30 March 1851 James Waterworth was a mule spinners labourer.¹

Citations

[S643] UK National Census for 1851 for UK, "HO 107/2204 f118 p30 123"

Mary Taylor

Pedigree Link

F, #23752, b. Between 3 April 1829 and 2 April 1830

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father

John Taylor

Family 1:

Son

John Taylor

b. Bet 3 Apr 1851 and 2 Apr 1852

Family 2: Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905

1.	Son	Benjamin Waterworth b. Bet 1 Dec 1867 and 31 Mar 1868, d. Bef 8 Mar 1884
2.	Daughter	Mary Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1871 and 3 Apr 1872

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 3 April 1829 and 2 April 1830	Mary Taylor was born Between 3 April 1829 and 2 April 1830 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	13 November 1865	Benjamin Waterworth and she were married on 13 November 1865 at St LukeG +, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^2,3,4

Census

Wife	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹
Wife	3 April 1881	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 19 Lowton RoadG.⁵
Wife	5 April 1891	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1891 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891. They resided at Lowton RoadG.⁶
Wife	31 March 1901	She was enumerated as the Wife of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1901 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901. They resided at 19 Lowton RoadG.⁷

Other Facts

Name	13 November 1865	As of 13 November 1865, Mary Taylor was also known as Mary Waterworth.^2,3
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Mary Taylor was a labourers wife.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : C11L/1/383"
[S1343] Marriage, St Luke (Lowton), 1845-1876 "p192/383"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 13 Nov 1865 St Luke, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandBenjamin Waterworth - 43, Labourer, Widower, GolbourneMary Taylor - (X), 36, Spinster, Lowton Groom's Father: Thomas Waterworth, Silk Weaver Bride's Father: John Taylor, Shoemaker Witness: Samuel Hill; Sarah Bibby, (X) Married by banns by: Thos. Forster, Rector Register: Marriages 1845 - 1876, Page 192, Entry 383 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 130"
[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3083 f16a p38 241"
[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3587 f22 p35 185"

Rebecca Waterworth

Pedigree Link

F, #23753, b. Between 1 October 1853 and 31 December 1853

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Family: John Battersby b. Bet 25 Mar 1861 and 24 Mar 1862

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 October 1853 and 31 December 1853	Rebecca Waterworth was born Between 1 October 1853 and 31 December 1853 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Marriage	24 March 1883	John Battersby and she were married on 24 March 1883 at St MaryG, in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.³

Census

Daughter	7 April 1861	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^4,5
Daughter	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹

Other Facts

Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Rebecca Waterworth was a scholar.⁴
Name	24 March 1883	As of 24 March 1883, Rebecca Waterworth was also known as Rebecca Battersby.³

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"
[S673] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1853 WATERWORTH Rebecca Leigh 8c 131"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 24 Mar 1883 St Mary, Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandJohn Battersby - (X), 21, Collier, Bachelor, St Mary's District, LowtonRebecca Waterworth - 24, Spinster, St Mary's District, Lowton Groom's Father: Thomas Battersby, Labourer Bride's Father: Benjamin Waterworth, Labourer Witness: Henry Battersby, (X); Ann Horan, (X) Married by Banns by: J. W. S. Simpson, Vicar Register: Marriages 1862 - 1929, Page 37, Entry 74 Source: Original Parish Register"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"

Ellen Rigby

Pedigree Link

F, #23754, b. Between 22 February 1837 and 21 February 1838, d. February 1874

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Elias Waterworth b. 17 Sep 1838, d. 17 Apr 1875

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 22 February 1837 and 21 February 1838	Ellen Rigby was born Between 22 February 1837 and 21 February 1838 in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	1867	Elias Waterworth and she were married in 1867 at Register Office or Registrar Attended in Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Death	February 1874	She died in February 1874 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,3
Burial	17 February 1874	She was buried on 17 February 1874 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG,by Reverend Charles Thomas Quirk, M.A..^1,3

Other Facts

Name

1867

As of 1867, Ellen Rigby was also known as Ellen Waterworth.^1,2

Citations

[S672] ed. St Thomas (Golborne) MI "p35/38a"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan & Leigh : ROL/17/45"
[S924] Burials, St Thomas, Golborne, 22 Sep 1869-21 Nov 1903 "p37/294 Ellen Waterworth, Golborne, Feb 1 1874, 36 Years, CT Quirk"

Isaac Waterworth

Pedigree Link

M, #23755, b. Between 4 April 1859 and 31 March 1860

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 31 Mar 1818 and 22 May 1818, d. 22 May 1865

Family: Sarah Clubb b. Bet 6 Apr 1862 and 31 Mar 1863

1.	Son	Wilfred Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1885 and 31 Mar 1886
2.	Daughter	Eliza Waterworth b. Bet 6 Apr 1888 and 5 Apr 1889
3.	Daughter	Ethel Waterworth b. Mar 1891
4.	Son	Benjamin Waterworth b. Bet 1 Apr 1892 and 31 Mar 1893
5.	Daughter	Alice Waterworth b. Bet 1 Apr 1895 and 31 Mar 1896
6.	Daughter	Elizabeth Waterworth b. Bet 1 Apr 1898 and 31 Mar 1899
7.	Daughter	Annie Waterworth b. Jan 1901

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 4 April 1859 and 31 March 1860	Isaac Waterworth was born Between 4 April 1859 and 31 March 1860 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
Marriage	1 December 1883	He and Sarah Clubb were married on 1 December 1883 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^4,5,6,7

Census

Son	7 April 1861	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1861 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 7 April 1861. They resided at Factory Lane Court.^8,9
Son	2 April 1871	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹
Son	3 April 1881	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 19 Lowton RoadG.²
Census1891	5 April 1891	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1891 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 5 April 1891 and resided at Lowton RoadG. Also present were Sarah Clubb, Wilfred Waterworth, Eliza Waterworth, and Ethel Waterworth.^10,11
Census1901	31 March 1901	He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1901 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 31 March 1901 and resided at 20 Worsley StreetG. Also present were Sarah Clubb, Wilfred Waterworth, Benjamin Waterworth, Alice Waterworth, Elizabeth Waterworth, and Annie Waterworth.³

Other Facts

Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Isaac Waterworth was a scavenger.¹
Occupation	3 April 1881	On 3 April 1881 Isaac Waterworth was a cotton spinner.²
Occupation	1 December 1883	On 1 December 1883 Isaac Waterworth was a spinner.⁷
Residence	1 December 1883	He lived in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 1 December 1883.⁷
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 Isaac Waterworth was a cotton spinner.¹⁰
Occupation	31 March 1901	On 31 March 1901 Isaac Waterworth was a cotton spinner.³

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 130"
[S651] Online index to the UK National Census for 1901 for UK "RG13/3587 f65 p15 97"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Dec 1883 WATERWORTH Isaac Leigh 8c 316"
[S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "Marriages Dec 1883 Clubb Sarah Leigh 8c 316"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan & Leigh : C8L/2/63"
[S3982] Marriage, St Thomas, Golborne, 1880-1902 "p32/63"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 7a"
[S650] UK National Census for 1861 for UK, "RG9/2799 p9 folio 8"
[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3083 f16a p38 242"
[S675] UK National Census for 1891 for UK, "RG12/3083 f17 p39 242"

John Taylor

Pedigree Link

M, #23756, b. Between 3 April 1851 and 2 April 1852

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Mother

Mary Taylor

b. Bet 3 Apr 1829 and 2 Apr 1830

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 3 April 1851 and 2 April 1852

John Taylor was born Between 3 April 1851 and 2 April 1852 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Stepson

2 April 1871

He was enumerated as the Stepson of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

2 April 1871

On 2 April 1871 John Taylor was a scavenger.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"

Benjamin Waterworth

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M, #23757, b. Between 1 December 1867 and 31 March 1868, d. Before 8 March 1884

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Benjamin Waterworth b. 12 Jul 1822, d. 11 Nov 1905
Mother	Mary Taylor b. Bet 3 Apr 1829 and 2 Apr 1830

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 1 December 1867 and 31 March 1868	Benjamin Waterworth was born Between 1 December 1867 and 31 March 1868 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2,3
Birth Reg	March 1868	His birth was registered in the March Quarter of 1868 in the Leigh Registration District.³
Death Reg	March 1884	His death was registered in the March Quarter of 1884 in the Leigh Registration District.⁴
Death	Before 8 March 1884	He died Before 8 March 1884.
Burial	8 March 1884	He was buried on 8 March 1884 at St ThomasG, in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG,by William Thorpe.⁵

Census

Son	2 April 1871	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹
Son	3 April 1881	He was enumerated as the Son of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 19 Lowton RoadG.²

Other Facts

Occupation

3 April 1881

On 3 April 1881 Benjamin Waterworth was a scholar.²

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 130"
[S13331] General Record Office Indexes "WATERWORTH, BENJAMIN TAYLOR GRO Reference: 1868 M Quarter in LEIGH Volume 08C Page 215"
[S13332] General Record Office Indexes "WATERWORTH, BENJAMIN 16 GRO Reference: 1884 M Quarter in LEIGH Volume 08C Page 141"
[S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 8 Mar 1884 St Thomas, Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandBenjamin Waterworth - Age: 16 Years Abode: Golborne Buried by: Wm Thorp Register: Burials 1869 - 1903, Page 142, Entry 1135 Source: From Leigh Archives"

John Taylor

M, #23758, b. Between 3 April 1790 and 2 April 1791

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 3 April 1790 and 2 April 1791

John Taylor was born Between 3 April 1790 and 2 April 1791 in Warrington, Lancashire, EnglandG.¹

Census

Boarder

2 April 1871

He was enumerated as the Boarder of Benjamin Waterworth in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹

Other Facts

Occupation

2 April 1871

On 2 April 1871 John Taylor was a shoemaker.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 37"

Elizabeth Forster

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F, #23759, b. Between 3 April 1845 and 31 December 1845

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Family: Stephen Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1840 and 30 Sep 1840, d. Bef 8 Sep 1876

1.	Daughter	Catherine Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1865 and 2 Apr 1866
2.	Daughter	Eliza Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1867 and 2 Apr 1868
3.	Daughter	Elizabeth Ann Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1869 and 4 Apr 1869
4.	Son	James Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1871 and 3 Apr 1872
5.	Son	William Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1874 and 3 Apr 1875
6.	Daughter	Martha Eckersley b. Bet 4 Apr 1875 and 3 Apr 1876

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth	Between 3 April 1845 and 31 December 1845	Elizabeth Forster was born Between 3 April 1845 and 31 December 1845 in Lowton, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2
Marriage	1865	Stephen Eckersley and she were married in 1865 at Leigh Registry Office in Leigh, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,3

Census

Wife	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Wife of Stephen Eckersley in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹
Census1881	3 April 1881	She was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881 and resided at 23 Lowton RoadG. Also present were Catherine Eckersley, Eliza Eckersley, Elizabeth Ann Eckersley, James Eckersley, William Eckersley, and Martha Eckersley.^4,5

Other Facts

Name	1865	As of 1865, Elizabeth Forster was also known as Elizabeth Eckersley.^1,3
Occupation	2 April 1871	On 2 April 1871 Elizabeth Forster was a cotton reeler.¹

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 35"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : LOW/7/93"
[S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Wigan : ROL/15/35"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15 p23 129"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 129"

Catherine Eckersley

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F, #23760, b. Between 4 April 1865 and 2 April 1866

Last Edited

10 January 2025

Parents

Father	Stephen Eckersley b. Bet 3 Apr 1840 and 30 Sep 1840, d. Bef 8 Sep 1876
Mother	Elizabeth Forster b. Bet 3 Apr 1845 and 31 Dec 1845

Relationships

Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials

Birth

Between 4 April 1865 and 2 April 1866

Catherine Eckersley was born Between 4 April 1865 and 2 April 1866 in Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG.^1,2

Census

Daughter	2 April 1871	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Stephen Eckersley in the 1871 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1871. They resided at Lowton RoadG.¹
Daughter	3 April 1881	She was enumerated as the Daughter of Elizabeth Forster in the 1881 Census for Golborne, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 3 April 1881. They resided at 23 Lowton RoadG.^2,3

Other Facts

Occupation

3 April 1881

On 3 April 1881 Catherine Eckersley was a cotton reeler.²

Citations

[S605] UK National Census for 1871 for UK, "RG10/3910 f7 p7 35"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15 p23 129"
[S1204] UK National Census for 1881 for UK, "RG11/3801 f15a p24 129"