Thomas and Esther’s family.

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Samuel was born in 1805 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 8 September 1805 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 Samuel lived at The Green, Rothley, Leicestershire, England; his occupation was Stocking Mac.

John was born in 1807 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 8 March 1807 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 John lived at Thurmaston South, Leicestershire, England; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 2 April 1871 John lived at Leicester Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire; his occupation was Framework Knitter.

Hannah was born in 1808 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptised on 12 November 1808 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby.

Mary was born in 1810 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptised on 11 March 1810 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. In 1828 Mary married Henry Preston. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Hilwaroby Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England.

Thomas – 3rd Great Grandfather - blogged on 6 April 2013

Elizabeth was born in 1813 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptised on 22 December 1813 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. On 4 August 1833 Elizabeth married John Barber at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. On 30 march 1851 they lived at Banks, Sileby, Leicestershire, England. Elizabeth died on 5 August 1860 at East Leicester, Leicestershire, England; she was buried on 6 August 1860 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; Elizabeth was 46 years old.

Esther was born in 1815 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptised on 7 December 1815 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

James was born in 1817 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 18 July 1817 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

Emily was born in 1819 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptised on 7 March 1819 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

William was born in 1821 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 10 July 1821 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 June 1841 William was living at King Street, Sileby; his occupation was a Framework Knitter. On 5 April 1891 William lived at Derby Road, Hathern, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England; his occupation was Late Framework Knitter in wool. William died in 1904 in Leicestershire; he was 83 years old.

Joseph was born in 1824 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 6 July 1824 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. Joseph died in 1904 in Leicestershire, England; he was 80 years old.

Mary was born in 1829 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 June 1841 Mary lived at King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

All the above information was from www.ancestry.co.uk, National Burial Index for England & Wales Third Edition cd & Sileby Parish Registers.

My 4th Great Grandparents

Thomas Fisher

Esther (nee Smith)

Thomas was born in 1784 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 22 January 1805 Thomas married Esther Smith at Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, England. On 7 June 1841 Thomas’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 30 March 1851 Thomas lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 7 April 1861 Thomas lived at King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Winder for wool socks. Thomas died in 1866 at Leicestershire, England; he was 81 years old.

Esther was born in 1785 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 22 January 1805 Esther married Thomas Fisher at Newtown Linford, Leicestershire. On 7 June 1841 they lived at King Street, Sileby.  Esther died in January 1844 at Sileby; she was buried on 28 January 1844 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby. Esther was 59 years old.

Thomas and Esther had 12 children –

Samual          born 1805 Sileby

John              born 1807 Sileby

Hannah          born 1808 Sileby

Mary               born 1810 Sileby

Thomas          born 1811 Sileby                died 1887 Leicestershire

Elizabeth         born 1813 Sileby                died 1860 Leicester

Esther             born 1815 Sileby

James              born 1817 Sileby

Emily               born 1819 Sileby

William            born 1821 Sileby

Joseph             born 1824 Sileby

Mary                born 1829 Sileby

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk & National Burial Index for England & Wales Third Edition cd.

John and Elizabeth’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have

James was born in 1801 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 1 December 1801 James was baptized at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

John was born in 1803 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 24 July 1803 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. In 1841 John married Catharine Wellton at Leicester, England. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Church Lane, Sileby; John’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 21 July 1845 John’s occupation was Framework Knitter.

Hannah – my 3rd Great Grandparent - I blogged on 30 March 2013

Lydia was born in 1812 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 31 August 1812 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. Lydia died in 1812. On 8 December 1812 she was buried at St Mary, High Street, Sileby.

Daniel was born in 1823 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 30 March 1851 he lived at Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, The Parish Registers of St Mary Sileby, Leicestershire Vol.IV

My 4th Great Grandparents (my mam's side)

John Martin

Elizabeth (nee Preston)

John was born in 1775 at Quorndon, Leicestershire, England. On 10 August 1801 John married Elizabeth Preston at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, England. In March 1848 John died in Leicestershire, England. On 26 March 1848 John was buried in the church yard of St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire; John was 73 years old.

Elizabeth was born in 1780 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; Elizabeth was baptized on 25 September 1780 at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 10 August 1801 Elizabeth married John Martin at St Mary, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. In  January 1848 Elizabeth died in Leicestershire, England. On 30 January 1848 Elizabeth was buried in the church yard of St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire; Elizabeth was 67 years old.

John and Elizabeth had 5 children –

James          born 1801 Sileby

John             born 1803 Sileby

Hannah        born 1811 Sileby                  died 1897 Sileby

Lydia            born 1812 Sileby                  died 1812 Sileby

Daniel          born 1823 Sileby

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, The parish Registers of St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire & National Burial Index for England & Wales Third Edition cd.

John and Sarah’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Mary was born in 1763 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England. On 3 July 1786 Mary married Ambrose Mason Capell at Ashby St Ledgers. Mary died in June 1816 at Ashby St Ledgers; she was buried on 27 June 1816 at The Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashby St Ledgers. Mary was 53 years old.

William was born in 1764 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England.

John was born in 1766 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England.

  

Elizabeth was born in 1770 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England.

James was born in 1772 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England.

Jane was born in 1779 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England. On 2 June 1880 Jane married Daniel Cox at Ashby St Ledgers. On 24 September 1812 Jane died at Ashby St Ledgers; she was 33 years old.

Amos – My 3rd Great Grandparent - blogged on 19 February 2013

All information above was found on www.familysearch.org and National Burial Index for England & Wales (Third Edition) cd.

My 4th Great Grandparents

John Hammonds

Sarah

John was born in 1741 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England. On 10 January 1763 John married Sarah at Kilsby, Northamptonshire.

Sarah was born 29 May 1737 at Kilsby, Northamptonshire, England. On 10 January 1763 Sarah married John Hammonds at Kilsby, Northamptonshire.

John and Sarah had 7 children –

Mary              born 1763 Ashby St Ledgers         died 1816 Ashby St Ledgers

William          born 1764 Ashby St Ledgers

John               born 1766 Ashby St Ledgers

Elizabeth       born 1770 Ashby St Ledgers

James            born 1772 Ashby St Ledgers

Jane               born 1779 Ashby St Ledgers        died 1812 Ashby St Ledgers

Amos            born 1786 Ashby St Ledgers         died 1859 Ashby St Ledgers

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk

John and Mary’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Samuel was born in 1788 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 29 June 1788 at Ashby St Ledgers. On 25 September 1808 Samuel married Ann (nee Howes) at Woodford Halse, Northamptionshire. On 7 June 1841 & 30 March 1851 Samuel’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. In March 1853 Samuel died in Northamptonshire, he was buried on 22 March 1853; Samuel was 65 years old.

Elizabeth – my 3rd Great Grandparent - I blogged about on 19 February 2013

Jane was born in 1795 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 28 June 1795 at Ashby St Ledgers. On 19 May 1822 Jane married Thomas Bruce Briers at Northamptonshire. Jane died in 1824 at Ashby St Ledgers, she was buried on 11 April 1824 at The Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashby St Ledgers; Jane was 29 years old.

Lucy was born in 1797 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 16 December 1797 at Ashby St Ledgers. On 20 July 1821 Lucy married Thomas Coleman at Ashby St Ledgers.

Sarah was born in 1801 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 18 October 1801 at Ashby St Ledgers.  Sometime before 1841 Sarah married Joseph Clarke in Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Gayton, Northamptonshire. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Banbury Lane, Gayton; Sarah’s occupation was Laundress. On 7 April 1861 they lived at Banbury Lane, Gayton. On 2 April 1871 they lived at Grand Junction Lock House, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire. On 3 April 1881 Sarah lived at Doctor’s Row, Gayton; her occupation was Annuitant (money left to her from her husband). In 1882 Sarah died in Northamptonshire; she was buried on 9 August 1882 at St Mary the Virgin, Gayton. Sarah was 80 years old.

Mary was born in 1803 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 16 October 1803 at Ashby St Ledgers. Mary died in 1804 at Ashby St Ledgers; she was buried on 26 April 1804 at Ashby St Ledgers. Mary was 1 years old.

William was born in 1805 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 28 October 1805 at Ashby St Ledgers. On 23 June 1831 William married Martha (nee Johnson) at Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers; William’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers; William’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. On 7 April 1861 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers; William’s occupation was Waggener Farm Labourer. On 2 April 1871 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers; William’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers; William’s occupation was Retired Labourer. William died sometime after 3 April 1881 at Northamptonshire; he was 76 years old.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, www.familysearch.org and National Burial Index for England & Wales (Third Edition) cd.

My 4th Great Grandparents

John Carvell

Mary (nee Bird)

John was born in 1768 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptised on 3 April 1768. On 15 October 1787 John married Mary (nee Bird) at Ashby St Ledgers. On 7 June 1841 John lived with his son William at Ashby St Ledgers; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer. On 30 March 1851 John lived with his son William at Ashby St Ledgers; his occupation was Pauper (receiving funds). In August 1859 John died, he was buried on 28 August 1859 at The Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashby St Ledgers; John was 91 years old.

Mary was born in 1763 somewhere in England. On 15 October Mary married John at Ashby St Ledgers. In January 1838 Mary died, she was buried on 19 January 1838 at The Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashby St Ledgers; Mary was 75 years old.

John and Mary had 7 Children –

Samuel          born 1788 Ashby St Ledgers          died 1853 Northamptonshire

Elizabeth       born 1791 Ashby St Ledgers

Jane               born 1795 Ashby St Ledgers

Lucy               born 1797 Ashby St Ledgers

Sarah             born 1801 Ashby St Ledgers

Mary              born 1803 Ashby St Ledgers         died 1804 Ashby St Ledgers

William          born 1805 Ashby St Ledgers         died 1881 Ashby St Ledgers

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk & www.familysearch.org

Thomas and Ann’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Joseph – blogged on 10 May 2013, my 3rd Great Grandparent

James was born in 1805 at Badby, Northamptonshire, England. On 19 September 1824 James married Ann (nee Harding Philip) at Poole, Dorset. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Badby, Northamptonshire; James’ occupation was Shoemaker. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Badby, Northamptonshire; James’ occupation was Shoemaker. In 1857 James died at Northamptonshire, he was buried on 5 March 1857; James was 52 years old.

All information above was found on www.ancestry.co.uk and National Burial Index for England & Wales (Third Edition) cd.

My 4th Great Grandparents

Thomas Hickman

Ann (nee George)

Thomas was born in 1773 at Newnham, Northamptonshire, England. Thomas married Ann (nee George) on 15 October 1794 at Northamptonshire. On 7 June 1841 Thomas lived at Badby, Northamptonshire; his occupation was Shoemaker. On 30 March 1851 Thomas lived at Badby, Northamptonshire; his occupation was Shoemaker. Thomas died in 1852; he was 79 years old.

Ann was born in 1773 at Northamptonshire, England. Ann married Thomas on 15 October 1794. Ann died in 1841; she was 68 years old.

Thomas and Ann had 2 children (so far this is all I have found)

Joesph           born 1796 Badby               died 1872 Northamptonshire

James            born 1805 Badby               died 1857 Northamptonshire

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk & www.familysearch.org

Joseph and Hannah’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Harriott was born in 1818 at Badby, Northamptonshire, England. On 19 November 1839 Harriott married William Warwick at Braunston, Northamptonshire. On 30 March 1851 Harriott lived at 48 Thomas Street, Leicester. On 7 April 1861 they lived at Cross Lane, Braunston, Northamptonshire. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 2 Hermitage Street, Padddington, London. On 3 April 1881 she lived at Cross Lane, Braunston, Northamptonshire. On 5 April 1891 she lived at 12 South Wharf, Paddington, London. On 23 January 1895 Harriott died from Apoplexy at Braunston, Northamptonshire; Harriott was 77 years old. Harriott was buried on 28 January 1895 at Braunston, Northamptonshire.

John was born in 1821 at Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 he lived at Croft Lane, Braunston; his occupation was Brickmaker. In 1854 John married Mary Ann Stratford in Northamptonshire. On 7 April 1861, 2 April 1871 and 3 April 1881 John’s occupation was Shepherd. On 5 April 1891 John’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. In 1895 John died at Northamptonshire; he was 74 years old.

Joseph was born in 1826 at Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 he lived at Braunston; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer. In 1850 Joseph died at Northamptonshire; he was 24 years old.

Caroline – 2nd Great Grandparent - Blogged on 26 January 2013

Ann was born in 1831 at Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 Ann lived at Croft Lane, Braunston.

Lydia was born in 1834 at Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 Lydia lived at Croft Lane, Braunston. On 30 March 1851 Lydia lived at Croft Lane, Braunston; her occupation was Servant – out of place.

George was born in 1839 at Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 George lived at Croft Lane, Braunston. On 30 March 1851 George lived at Croft Lane, Braunston; his occupation was Scholar. On 7 April 1861 George lived at 1 Randells Rents, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England; his occupation was Porter. On 20 October 1861 George married Rebecca (nee Cecil) at The Parish Church, Tower Hamlets, London, England. On 2 April 1871 George’s occupation was labourer. On 3 April 1881 George’s occupation was Deal Porter. On 5 April 1891 George’s occupation was labourer. On 31 March 1901 George’s occupation was General Labourer. In 1904 George died at Bermondsey, London; he was 65 years old.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk

My 3rd Great Grandparents

Joseph Hickman

Hannah (nee Hanes)

Joseph was born in 1796 at Badby, Northamptonshire, England. Joseph married Hannah (nee Hanes) on 19 December 1816 at Warwickshire, England. On 5 March 1831 Joseph was found guilty for stealing half a hundred weight of coals, his sentenced was 3 months imprisonment in the House of Correction and to be kept to hard labour at Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 Joseph’s occupation was Shoe. On 30 March 1851 Joseph’s occupation was Ag Lab. On 7 April 1861 Joseph’s occupation was Shoemaker. On 2 April 1871 Joseph’s occupation was Pauper. In 1872 Joseph died in Northamptonshire; he was 76 years old.

Hannah was born in 1794 at Priors Marston, Warwickshire, England. Hannah married Joseph Hickman on 19 December 1816 at Warwickshire, England. On 7 June 1841, 30 March 1851, 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871 they lived at Croft Lane, Braunston, Northamptonshire; Hannah’s occupation on 30 March 1851 was Charwoman. In 1881 Hannah lived at Croft Lane, Braunstone, Northamptonshire. In 1883 Hannah died at Northamptonshire; she was 89 years old.

Joseph and Hannah had 7 Children –

Harriott                  born 1818 Badby                             Died 1895 Northamptonshire

John                      born 1821 Northamptonshire           Died 1895 Northamptonshire

Joseph                   born 1826 Northamptonshire           Died 1850 Northamptonshire

Caroline                born 1830 Ashby St Ledgers            Died 1873 Northamptonshire

Ann                      born 1831 Northamptonshire

Lydia                    born 1834 Northamptonshire

George                 born 1839 Braunston                       Died 1904 London

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk and www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk

A Little Bit More about the Way of living in Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

The Garden

The villagers were keen gardeners, not only from a love of the soil which some of their ancestors had farmed for centuries, but from the real necessity of providing food for the family. Gardening was taken seriously, and the plot behind the house was used for growing potatoes and vegetables, though a portion of the land was reserved for the luxury of growing a few flowers. When potatoes were due for lifting, the whole family joined in, as the Schoolmaster’s Log Book shows. Children did other gardening to:

1872. 29 September. “Commenced School after Holiday. Attendance not quite so good. Many of the older children being kept at home picking up and sorting potatoes.”

1873. 8th May. “Many of the bigger boys are away assisting their parents in gardening operations.”

1875. 25th March. “Attendance this week not quite so good, many of the elder boys being away assisting their parents in the gardens.”

A number of lectures in the National School were given on the subject of gardening in the 1890’s.

Garden boundaries were zealously guarded. Damage to pailings dividing the plots, or dogs “scratin” among seedlings and especially children neighbours, with someone shouting, “Yo kape ter yer own part, and mek yor kids kape off arn!”

 Without a garden, some of the poor large families would have been in a most desperate plight.

The Coal-House                                                                                               

Every dwelling had its own “cowl-us” in the back yard, secured with a padlock. There were many grade and prices of household coal. In 1890 the advertised Leicester prices per ton, were:

Langton Picked Soft	17s 3d	Langton Picked Hard	16s 9d
Main Brights	16s 3d	Best Silkstone	16s 3d
Langton Soft	16s 3d	Langton Hard	16s 3d
Deep Hard	15s 9d	Cobbles	14s 3d

There was one shilling per ton discount for cash on delivery.

In Sileby, dealers sold a cheaper Derbyshire coal at 11s 6d per ton, which was brought to the village by rail. Israel Lovett, a principal coal dealer in Sileby, owned three coal wagons, which were shunted into the local sidings for unloading. The coal was delivered by horse and cart, at 8d per hundredweight bag. Mr Lovett had two or three shallow coal-barrows for the use of customers who collected their own supplies. Some can still remember him calling to the customers as they left, reminding them to return the barrow.

Poorer villagers who could not afford to buy much coal, were to be seen wandering along the railway lines and the banks, picking up pieces which had fallen from passing trains.

 In 1910, coke sold in the village at 1s a bag, or 11s a ton.

The Wash-House                                                                                                              

Some yards had two wash-houses shared by six families. Each house had its own day for washing, and the rules governing the use of those houses had to be strictly observed, or there was strife among the housewives. A woman with a large family would have a struggle to complete her washing on her allotted day, nevertheless, she had to be out of the wash-house when that day ended. A tug ‘o war between two women with a bath full of soapy water when one had not finished her washing, and the other was ready to begin, and was “gittin all wuked up about it.” Both women ended the contest wet through.

A brick coal-fired boiler was used to heat the water, and large wooden dolly-tubs employed to wash the clothes, with the assistance of a three-legged dolly-peg. Clothes were then so rubbed in an oval bath standing on an old wooden chair from which the back had been removed. Pink carbolic soap was favoured on washday. Some women even added sheep-dip to ensure that the clothes were washed properly.

Mangling

Women who were poor had to wring out their washing by hand. It was very hard work when there were thick woollen garments, and sheets. Those better off possessed their own mangle, built massively of iron, with heavy wooden rollers, bought from a shop in High Street. One poor Sileby woman undertook dress-making at home, carefully saving the coppers she earned, until she had the £2 necessary to buy a mangle.

There were a number of houses in the village which hired mangles. Women who could afford the 1½d fee, took their washing to the mangle in baskets. These hireable mangles were in houses on Barrow Road, Brook Street and The Banks. There were also one or two women who owned a mangle, who were willing to mangle clothes delivered to them. Sometimes in a front-room window was a piece of paper with the words “Mangling done,” scrawled in pencil.

The Day School records show that children were frequently absent on a wash day, helping with the washing and mangling. The reports of the “School Board Man” show that the absentees were always from large families.

The Cost Of Living in 1890

Butter   1s 4d per lb	Beef   6d-9d per lb	Eggs   10 for 1s
6 pairs of mohair bootlaces  1½d	Diamond Pale Soap  3d per lb	Sugar  2lbs for 3½d
Mutton   6d-10d per lb	Pork    6½d per lb	Hares   5s each
Rabbits   2s-2s 10d a couple	Fowls & Ducks  5s 6d a couple	Pigeons  6d-7d each
Pheasant  6s a brace	Geese  8d-9d per lb	Turkeys  9d-1s per lb
Potatoes  45s-52s 6d per ton	Hay  40s-70s ton	1 dozen boxes of matches  1½d
Best beer  2½d a pint	Brandy  28s per gallon	Port Wine 2s 6d pint
Sherry  2s 6d per pint	Stout  20s per barrel
Whisky  21s 6d per gallon	Pure Malt Pot Still Scotch Whisky 45s per dozen bottles

The above are Leicester prices. In the village some items of food from the farms were much cheaper. Eggs could be bought for a little as 24 for 1s.

The Good Old Days?                                                                                           

Despite the hardships and privations, older people in the village look back on these times with some affection. It was a time when the family was a close-knit unit. Unless one of the denominations in the village was providing some entertainment, there was nowhere to go – except to one of the ten public houses. Many families worked together at night, seaming gloves and stockings, or sat gossiping round the fire; there were few secrets in the village.

Perhaps memory erases the heartaches and anxieties of bygone years, and retains only the happy and homely things that took place. Memories of the past are easy to play with, because they can no longer bite us. Many believe that families were happier then, even without the attractions of television, radio, record players, glossy magazines, cinemas and annual holidays by the seaside or abroad. If some of the old framework-knitters and farm labourers who passed from this life in the 1890’s could return to spend a day in Sileby of 2013, they would imagine they were on another planet!

This public house was called ‘The Bellringers Arms’ and it was located on Brook Street before the bridge, the building is still there but it is no longer used as a public house.

(on the right side of picture) This public house was called ‘The Fountain Inn’, it was located on Brook Street after the bridge, sadly this building is no longer there it is now a block of flats.

(all writing in italics are the way the Sileby people talk.)

All information above was found in ‘Bygone Sileby’ magazine. 

Thomas Fisher's family (my 3rd great grandparent)

Thomas and Mary’s family.

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Joseph was born on 9 November 1834 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 30 November 1834 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 he lived with his parents at King Street, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 Joseph lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. In 1855 Joseph married Sarah White in Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 they lived at Main Street, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, England; his occupation was Stocking Weaver. On 2 April 1871 they lived at Leicester Road, Thurmaston; Joseph’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Main Road, Syston, Leicestershire, England; Joesph’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 5 April 1891 they lived at Main Street, Thurmaston; his occupation was Railway Labourer. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 31 Law Street, Leicester; his occupation was Framework Knitter (Hosiery). On 2 April 1911 Joseph lived at 30 Cooper Street, Leicester; his occupation was Past Work.

Elizabeth was born in 1836 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Mary Ann was born on 20 November 1836 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 4 December 1836 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 she lived with her parents at King Street, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 Mary Ann lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Framework Knitter. On 4 February 1855 Mary Ann married George Clarke at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 April 1861 they lived at King Street, Sileby; Mary Ann’s occupation was Framework Knitter of Cott and Wollen Sox. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 46 King Street, Sileby; Mary Ann’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 3 April 1881, 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901 they lived at King Street, Sileby; Mary Ann’s occupation in 1881 was Framework Knitter. On 2 April 1911 Mary Ann lived at Swan Street, Sileby. On 2 December 1925 Mary Ann died at Leicestershire, England; she was 89 years old.

Hannah – my 2nd Great Grandparent - blogged on 19 March 2013

Emily was born on 25 January 1840 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 2 February 1840 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 she lived with her parents at King Street, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 Emily lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Framework Knitter. On 7 April 1861 Emily lived at King Street, Sileby; her occupation was Framework Knitter of Wool Socks. On 2 September 1861 Emily married William Underwood at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 18 Cossington Road, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Cossington End, Sileby. On 31 March 1901 Emily lived at Cossington Road, Sileby. On 2 April 1911 Emily lived at Cossington Road, Sileby; her occupation was Aged Pensioner. In 1933 Emily died in Leicestershire, England; she was 93 years old. On 7 February 1933 Emily was buried at Sileby Cemetery, Sileby in grave plot B3 with her husband William.

William was born on 24 Aug 1843 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 6 September 1846 at St Mary, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 William lived with his parents at Barrow Road, Sileby. On 7 April 1861 William lived at King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter of Wool Socks. In 1869 William married Edna Oswin Taylor at Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 3 Back Lane, Sileby; William’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 3 April 1881, 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901 they lived at Swan Street, Sileby; William’s occupation in 1881 was Framework Knitter; William’s occupation in 1891 was Bricklayer Labourer and in 1901 William’s occupation was Carter & Grocer (own account). On 18 September 1902 William died in Leicestershire, England; he was 59 years old.

Thomas and Ann’s (2^nd wife) family.

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

James was born on 16 March 1857 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized 28 June 1857. On 7 April 1861 James lived with his parents at King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Scholar. In 1864 James died in Sileby, Leicestershire; he was buried on 26 May 1864 at St Mary, Sileby. James was 7 years old.

Charlotte was born on 1 March 1859 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 Charlotte lived with her parents at King Street, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. On 2 April 1871 Charlotte lived with her parents at 67 King Street, Sileby; her occupation was Winder. On 26 September 1875 Charlotte married William White in Leicestershire, England. On 5 April 1891 they lived at Underhill, Sileby. On 31 March 1901 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby. In 1906 Charlotte and William along with their family emigrated to Canada. In 1911 they lived at 102 Helena Avenue, Ontario, Canada; Charlotte’s occupation was Nurse. On 19 March 1939 Charlotte died in Toronto, Canada; Charlotte was 80 years old.

Charles was born in 1859 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Joseph was born on 22 January 1861 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 10 February 1861 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at King Street, Sileby. On 26 January 1862 Joseph died at Sileby, Leicestershire; Joseph was buried on 29 January 1862; he was 1 years old.

Joseph was born on 26 July 1863 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 14 December 1870 at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 Joseph lived with his parents at 67 King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Scholar.

James Henry was born on 9 November 1865 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 14 December 1870 at St Mary, Sileby.

Thomas was born 9 March 1867 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at 67 King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Scholar. On 3 April 1881 Thomas lived with his parents at Barrow Road, Sileby; his occupation was Servant.

Esther was born on 9 October 1870 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 14 December 1870 at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 Esther lived with her parents at 67 King Street, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 Esther lived with her parents at Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. On 4 November 1889 Esther married Charles Hudson at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 5 April 1891 they lived at King Street, Sileby. On 31 March 1901 & 2 April 1911 they lived at Cossington Road, Sileby. On 30 May 1967 Esther died at Sileby, Leicestershire; she was 96 years old.

 All the above information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, www.familysearch.org & National Burial Index for England & Wales, Third Edition cd & Sileby Cemetery Alphabetical Listing of Deceased (pdf) – which I found on the internet in 2008

Friday’s Faces From the Past - Auntie Cad?

Below is picture of a lady known by my cousins from my dad’s side (Brown) as Auntie Cad, she was last known as living in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; sometime in the 1950's.

If you know of her, please get in touch as I would love to know how she is connected to my family.

My 3rd Great Grandparents

Thomas Fisher

Mary (nee Haywood)

Ann (nee MacDerment) – 2^nd wife

Thomas was born on 25 October 1811 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 15 November 1811 at Sileby.  On 25 December 1832 he married Mary Haywood at Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. On 7 June 1841 & 30 March 1851 Thomas’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 11 February 1856 Thomas married Ann MacDerment in Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 Thomas’ occupation was Framework Knitter of Cott & Woll Socks. On 2 April 1871 & 3 April 1881 Thomas’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 27 January 1887 Thomas died in Leicestershire, England; he was 75 years old. Thomas is buried in the graveyard of St Mary Church, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Mary was born on 5 March 1813 at Ratby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 28 March 1813 at Ratby. On 25 December 1832 Mary married Thomas Fisher at Loughborough. On 7 June 1841 they lived at King Street, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby. In May 1855 Mary died in Leicestershire; she was 43 years old. Mary is buried in the graveyard of St Mary Church, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Ann was born on 4 June 1827 at Kendal, Westmoreland, England; she was baptized on 25 November 1827 at St George, Kendal, Westmoreland. On 11 February 1856 Ann married Thomas Fisher in Leicestershire. On 7 April 1861 they lived at King Street, Sileby; Ann’s occupation was Framework Knitter for wool socks. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 67 King Street, Sileby.  On 3 April 1881 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; Ann’s occupation was Seamster. On 5 April 1891 Ann lived at King Street, Sileby; her occupation was Seamstress. On 31 March 1901 Ann lived at Cossington Road, Sileby. In 1904 Ann died in Leicestershire, England; she was 77 years old. Ann is buried in grave plot C158 at Sileby Cemetery, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Thomas and Mary had 6 children –

Joseph                  born 1834 Sileby

Elizabeth              born 1836 Sileby

Mary Ann             born 1836 Sileby                               died 1925 Leicestershire

Hannah                born 1838 Sileby                               died 1911 Leicestershire

Emily                   born 1840 Sileby

William                 born 1843 Sileby                               died 1902

Thomas & Ann (2^nd wife) had 8 children –

James                  born 1857 Sileby

Charlotte              born 1859 Sileby                               died 1939 Canada

Charles                born 1859 Sileby

Joseph                 born 1861 Sileby                               died 1862 Sileby

Joseph                 born 1863 Sileby

James Henry        born 1865 Sileby

Thomas               born 1867 Sileby

Esther                  born 1870 Sileby                               died 1967

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk, www.familysearch.org, National Burial Index for England & Wales (Third Edition) cd & Sileby Cemetery Alphabetical Listing of Deceased (pdf) – which I found on the internet in 2008

Thomas Richard and Hannah’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

James – I blogged him on 19th March 2013 - My 2nd Great Grandparent

Charles was born in 1833 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptised on 31 March 1833 at St Mary, Sileby.

Matilda was born on 16 December 1834 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 19 December 1834 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 Matilda lived with her family at Church Lane, Sileby. On 12 February 1845 Matilda died; she was 10 years old.

Jane was born in 1836 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 23 October 1836 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 she lived with her parents at Church Lane, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 she lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; Jane’s occupation was Seamer. In 1856 Jane married John Lacey in Sileby. On 7 April 1861 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby. On 2 April 1871 & 3 April 1881 they lived at 53 Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Dressmaker. On 5 April 1891 & 31 March 1901 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby. On the 2 April 1911 Jane lived with her daughter Ada at 23 Farringdon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

Eliza was born in 1839 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 3 March 1839 at St Mary, Sileby. On 7 June 1841 Eliza lived with her parents at Church Lane, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 Eliza lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Seamer.

Louisa was born on 2 November 1843 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 19 November 1843 at St Mary, Sileby. On 22 October 1866 Louisa married Thomas William Randall at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. On 2 April 1871 they lived at Cravens Buidlings, Unstone, Derbyshire, England. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Birmingham Row, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1911 Louisa lived at 34 Harrison Street, Leicester. In 1911 Louisa died in Leicester, Leicestershire, England; Louisa was 67 years old.

Hannah was born in 1844 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 30 March 1851 Hannah lived with her parents at Barrow Road, Sileby. On 7 April 1861 Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Needlework.

Hannah Matilda was born in 1848 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 30 March 1851 & 7 April 1861 Hannah Matilda lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; on 7 April 1861 Hannah Matilda’s occupation was Needlework.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk

My 3rd Great Grandparents

Thomas Richard Bradley

Hannah (nee Martin)

Thomas Richard was born in 1811 at Sutton Bonnington, Nottinghamshire, England. On 11 October 1830 Thomas Richard married Hannah Martin at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 9 January 1831 his occupation was Labourer. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Church Lane, Sileby; Thomas Richard’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. On 2 November 1843 his occupation was Labourer. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; Thomas Richard’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer. Thomas Richard died in 1893 at Leicester, Leicestershire; he was 82 years old.

Hannah was born in 1811 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 11 October 1830 Hannah married Thomas Richard Bradley. On 7 June 1841 they lived at Church Lane, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 & 7 April 1861 they lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; Hannah’s occupation in 1861 was Housekeeper. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 50 Barrow Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, England; Hannah’s occupation was Needlework. Hannah died in 1897 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was 86 years old.

Thomas Richard & Hannah had 8 children –

James                             born 1831 Sileby                    died 1894

Charles                           born 1833 Sileby

Matilda                           born 1834 Sileby                    died 1845

Jane                               born 1836 Sileby

Eliza                              born 1839 Sileby  

Louisa                           born 1843 Sileby                   died 1911 Leicester

Hannah                         born 1844 Sileby

Hannah Matilda             born 1848 Sileby               

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk

James and Hannah’s family

I’m going to tell you about the children of the above, it might not be much but it’s all I have.

Robert James was born in March 1857 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 28 June 1857. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at 124 King Street, Sileby; his occupation was Scholar. On 30 December 1867 Robert James was found ‘Not Guilty’ for Simple Larcerny at Leicester, Leicestershire. On 2 March 1870 Robert James served 3 Calendar Months Hard Labor for Larcerny sentenced at The Castle of Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 Robert James lived at 38 Barrow Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 3 April 1881 & 5 April 1891 Robert James lived at Back Lane, Sileby; his occupation was in 1881 Sock Maker (Cotton) and in 1891 his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 31 March 1901 Robert James lived at 5 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 2 April 1911 Robert James lived with his brother James Colin at Ratcliffe Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. Robert James died on 8 August 1935, he was 78 years old; Robert James is buried in grave plot C3nc at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Henrietta was born in 1858 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 3 March 1858 at St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at 124 King Street, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. Henrietta died in March 1864 and was buried on 15 March 1864 at St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire; Henrietta was 6 years old.

Isabella was born in 1860 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at 124 King Street, Sileby. Isabella was baptized on 3 March 1864 at St Mary, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 Isabella lived at Church Lane, Sileby; her occupation was a Nurse Girl. On 29 November 1874 Isabella lived at Church Lane, Sileby. In 1880 Isabella married Thomas Piggins in Leicestershire, England. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Rose Villas, Sileby. On 5 April 1891 they lived at The Banks, Sileby. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 1 Cemetery Road, Sileby. On 25 June 1926 they lived at 23 Albion Road, Sileby. On 7 June 1941 Isabella died at The County Mental Hospital, Narborough, Leicestershire, England; she was 81 years old. Isabella was buried on 11 June 1941 at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby; she is buried in grave plot C72nc. In her will she left £260 to George Beresford Hosiery Manager.

William Henry was born in 1861 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 3 March 1864 at St Mary, Sileby. William Henry died in 1864; he was buried on 8 March 1864, William Henry was 2 years old.

Mary Hannah was born in 1864 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 Mary Hannah lived with her parents at 38 Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. Mary Hannah died in 1872; she was buried on 7 October 1872; Mary Hannah was 8 years old.

Elizabeth Violetta was born in 1866 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 Elizabeth Violetta lived with her parents at 38 Barrow Road, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. On 29 November 1874 Elizabeth Violetta lived with her parents at Church Lane, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 Elizabeth Violetta lived at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was Servant. In 1886 Elizabeth Violetta married William John Charles Wells at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 23 Brook Street, Sileby. On 2 April 1911 they lived at The Banks, Sileby. On 15 June 1954 Elizabeth Violetta died at Sileby; she is buried in grave plot C352nc at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby. Elizabeth Violetta was 88 years old.

Henrietta Ellen – blogged on 1 December 2012 - my 2nd Great Grandparent

Miriam was born in 1870 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 Miriam lived with her parents at 38 Barrow Road, Sileby. Miriam was baptized on 31 December 1871 at St Mary, Sileby. Miriam died in 1872 at Sileby. On 31 October 1872 Miriam was buried at St Mary, Sileby; Miriam was 2 years old.

James Colin was born in 1872 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 29 November 1874 at St Mary, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 James Colin lived with his parents at Back Lane, Sileby; his occupation was Scholar. On 5 April 1891 James Colin lived at Back Lane, Sileby; his occupation was Shoemaker. On 3 April 1893 James Colin married Mary James in Leicestershire, England; James Colin’s occupation when he married was Shoe Hand. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 5 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby; his occupation was Shoe Riveter. On 2 April 1911 they lived at Ratcliffe Road, Sileby; his occupation was Boot Riveter. James Colin died on 28 June 1949; he is buried with his wife Mary in grave plot C194 at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England. James Colin was 77 years old.

Hannah Matilda was born in 1874 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 29 November 1874 at St Mary, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 Hannah Matilda lived with her parents at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was a Scholar. On 5 April 1891 Hannah Matilda lived at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was Stocking Knitter. In 1898 Hannah Matilda married Joseph Bostock in Leicestershire. On 31 March 1901 they lived at Cossington Road, Sileby; her occupation was Griswold Knitter (worker at home). On 2 April 1911 they lived at The New Barn, Cossington, Leicestershire, England.

Miriam was born in 1877 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 27 May 1877 at St Mary, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 Miriam lived with her parents at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. On 5 April 1891 Miriam lived at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was Domestic Servant. In 1898 Miriam married William Humphery in Leicestershire. On 31 March 1901 they lived at Cossington Road, Sileby; her occupation was Griswold Worker. On 13 June 1931 Miriam died; she was 54 years old.

Clara Sylvia was born on 6 May 1879 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; she was baptized on 31 August 1879 at St Mary, Sileby. On 3 April 1881 & 5 April 1891 Clara Sylvia lived with her parents at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation on the 5 April 1891 was Scholar. In 1900 Clara Sylvia married John Ferrin in Leicestershire. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 74 Cossington Road, Sileby; her occupation was Griswold Knitter. On 2 April 1911 they lived at Cossington Road, Sileby. On 26 September 1951 Clara Sylvia died; she was 72 years old, she is buried with her husband in grave plot B197 at Sileby Cemetery, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Dora Loveday was born on 30 August 1881 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 5 April 1891 Dora Loveday lived with her parents at Back Lane, Sileby; her occupation was Scholar. On 31 March 1901 Dora Loveday lived at 74 Cossington Road, Sileby; her occupation was Wool Winder. In 1904 Dora Loveday married George William Lewis at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1911 they lived at The Banks, Sileby. In 1919 Dora Loveday died at Leicester; she was 38 years old.

All information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk &  National Burial Index for England & Wales (Third Edition) cd

Surname Saturday - Staniforth

 This is my mam's family name.

Family Origins

This Coat of Arms was taken from

“Burke’s General Armory” compiled by

“Sir Bernard Burke” C.B.; LL.D;,

Ulster King of Arms to the Queen (1842)

Staniforth

Variants Stanford, Staniford, Staniforth, Stainforth. A locality name meaning ‘of Stanford’, from parishes found in the south of England. This name is of English descent and is found in many ancient manuscripts in the above country. Examples of such are an Adam de Stanford, County Oxfordshire, who was recorded in the ‘Hundred Rolls’, England, in the year 1273 and a Symon de Stanford, County Huntingdonshire, was also recorded in the same year in this ancient document. Names were recorded in these ancient documents to make it easier for their overlords to collect taxes and to keep records of the population at any given time. When the overlords acquired land by either force or gifts from their rulers, they created charters of ownership for themselves and their vassals. Other examples of this name were found in the person of a Florentia de Stanforde, County Somerset, who was recorded in ‘Kirby’s Quest’, in the reign of Edward III and a Thomas Stanniford was recorded in the University of Oxford, in the year 1622.