William & Caroline’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 Jane was born in 1854 at Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. On 7 April 1861 she was living with her parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; her occupation was a scholar. On 2 April 1871 she lived at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; her occupation was a Domestic Servant. On 24 August 1880 Mary Jane married Thomas Joseph Montgomery at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 3 April 1881 they lived at Welton, Northamptonshire. On 5 April 1891 they lived at Fairview, Long Lawford, Warwickshire. On 31 March 1901 they lived at School Street, Long Lawford, Warwickshire. On 2 April 1911 they lived at 21 Victoria Street, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire.

Lydia was born in 1855 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 4 November 1855. Lydia died in 1857, she was buried on 13 Feb 1857; she was 2 years old.

James was born in 1857 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 12 April 1857. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; his occupation was a Scholar. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer.

George was born in 1858 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 26 September 1858. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer.

Rose Hannah – Great Grandparent

Selina was born in 1861 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 23 June 1861. Selina died in 1862, she was buried on 2 March 1862; she was 1 years old.

William was born in 1862 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 7 December 1862. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

Matilda was born in 1864 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 5 June 1864. Matilda died in 1865, she was buried on 16 January 1865; she died before her 1^st year.

Ann Elizabeth (not Elizabeth Annie) was born in 1865 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 2 July 1865. Ann Elizabeth died in 1865, she was buried on 10 December 1865; she died before her 1^st year.

Elizabeth Annie (not Annie) was born in 1866 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. She married Mr Henry Charles Thomason on 25 August 1890. On 2 April 1911 she lived at The Green, Byfield, Northamptonshire; her occupation was a Working Housekeeper.

Bower was born in 1868 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptized on 9 February 1868. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 3 April 1881 he lived with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. In 1890 Bower married Annie Harrison at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. On 5 April 1891 & 31 March 1901 Bower’s occupation was a General Labourer. On 2 April 1911 he lived at 264 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire; his occupation was Lamplighter. Bower died in 1945; he was 77 years old.

Emily was born in 1869 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 25 December 1869. Emily died in 1870, she was buried on 13 March 1870; she died before her 1^st year.

Caroline was born in 1870 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 27 November 1870. On 3 April 1881 she lived with her parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire.

Sarah Ann was born in 1872 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 21 April 1872. On 3 April 1881 she lived with her parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 5 April 1891 she lived at Kilsby, Northamptonshire; her occupation was Domestic Servant. On 1 April 1894 Sarah Ann married Frederick William Hartwell. On 31 March 1901 & 2 April 1911 they lived at Tomalin’s Yard, Byfield, Northamptonshire. Sarah Ann died in 1961; she was 88 years old.

Byna was born in 1873 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; she was baptized on 1 July 1873. Byna died in 1874, she was buried on 18 September 1874 at Ashby St Ledgers; Byna was 1 years old.

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

My 2nd Great Grandparents (my dad’s side)

William Hammonds

Caroline (nee Hickman)

William was born in 1830 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England; he was baptised on 5 September 1830. On 7 April 1841 he was living with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 30 March 1851 he was living with his parents at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer. In 1854 William married Caroline Hickman. On 7 April 1861, 2 April 1871 and 3 April 1881 William’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer and living at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. On 5 April 1891 he was living at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire; William’s occupation was Road Man.

Caroline was born in 1830 at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire, England. On 7 June 1841 she lived with her parents at Croft Lane, Braunston, Fawsley, Northamptonshire. In 1854 Caroline married William Hammonds. On 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871 they lived at Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire. Caroline died in 1873 at Northamptonshire; she was 43 years old.

William and Caroline had 15 children –

Mary Jane               born 1854 Braunston

Lydia                      born 1855 Ashby St Ledgers

James                     born 1857 Ashby St Ledgers

George                   born 1858 Ashby St Ledgers

Rose Hannah          born 1860 Ashby St Ledgers

Selina                     born 1861 Ashby St Ledgers              died 1862 Northamptonshire

William                   born 1863 Ashby St Ledgers

Matilda                   born 1864 Ashby St Ledgers              died 1865 Norhtamptonshire

Elizabeth Ann         born 1866 Ashby St Ledgers

Annie                     born 1867 Ashby St Ledgers

Bower                    born 1868 Ashby St Ledgers              died 1945 Sheffield, Yorkshire

Emily                     born 1869 Ashby St Ledgers              died 1870 Northamptonshire

Caroline                 born 1870 Ashby St Ledgers

Sarah Ann              born 1872 Ashby St Ledgers             died 1961 Northamptonshire

Byna                      born 1873 Ashby St Ledgers             died 1874 Ashby St Ledgers

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

John & Mary Sophia’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 J was born in 1853 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; her occupation was School. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; her occupation was Domestic Servant.

Hannah M was born in 1858 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; her occupation was School. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; her occupation was Nurse.

Benjamin J was born in 1861 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; his occupation was School. On 3 April 1881 he lived with his parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry; his occupation was Baker & Grocer.

Sophia Ann – Great Grandmother - 7 December 2012

Walter John was born in 1867 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 2 April 1871 & 3 April 1881 he lived with his parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry. In 1889 Walter John married Ann Elizabeth Kilburn at Coventry, Warwickshire. On 5 April 1891 he and Ann Elizabeth lived at Cromwell Street, Holy Trinity, Coventry, Warwickshire; his occupation was Baker. On 31 March 1901 he lived and worked at 371 Stoney Stanton Road, Holy Trinity, Coventry, Warwickshire; his occupation was a Baker.

William Arthur was born in 1869 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry.

Sarah Ann was born in 1871 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry.

Laura Ann was born in 1871 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 3 April 1881 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry. On 17 October 1889 Laura Ann married William Shaw at The Parish Church, St Mark, Coventry.

Amy was born in 1889 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire. On 5 April 1891 she lived with her parents at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry.

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

My 2nd Great Grandparents (my dad’s side)

John Lowe

Mary Sophia (nee Cowley)

John was born in 1832 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire, England; he was baptised on 25 August 1832. He married Mary Sophia on 31 March 1850 at Foleshill, Coventry. On 7 April 1861 John’s occupation was Silk Weaver. On 2 April 1871 & 3 April 1881 John’s occupation was Baker and Grocer. On 5 April 1891 John lived at Cromwell Street, Holy Trinity, Coventry; John’s occupation was Baker (Master, Employer). John died in 1909 at Coventry, Warwickshire. He was 77 years old.

Mary Sophia was born in 1829 at Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. She married John Lowe on 31 March 1850 at Foleshill, Coventry. On 7 April 1861, 2 April 1871 & 3 April 1881 they lived at Cromwell Street, St Michael, Coventry, Warwickshire. Mary Sophia’s occupation on 7 April 1861 was a Silk Weaver. Mary Sophia died in 1890; she was 61 years old.

John and Mary Sophia had 9 children –

Mary J                born  1853 Foleshill

Hannah M           born 1858 Foleshill

Benjamin J         born 1861 Foleshill

Sophia Ann       My Great Grandmother - look for 7 December

Walter John         born 1867 Foleshill

William Arthur     born 1869 Foleshill

Sarah Ann           born  1871 Foleshill

Laura Ann           born 1871 Foleshill

Amy                    born 1889 Foleshill

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

My 2nd Great Grandmother (my dad’s side)

Harriett Morris

Harriett Morris was born about 1832 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England; she was baptised on 15 April 1832. On 30 March 1851 she was living at Lockhurst Lane, Foleshill, Warwickshire; her occupation was Ribbon Weaver. In 1859 Harriett gave birth to Thomas (Information on Thomas, my great grandfather). On 7 April 1861 she lived at Narrow Lane, Foleshill; her occupation was Ribbon Weaver. In 1864 Harriett married John Baughan at Foleshill, Warwickshire. On 3 April 1881 & 5 April 1891 Harriett & John lived on Lockhurst Lane, Foleshill; Harriett’s occupation for both of these census was Silk Weaver. On 31 March 1901 Harriett lived at Spring Road, Holy Trinity, Coventry, Warwickshire.

Harriet & John had 3 children (maybe more but I have only got these so far)

Thomas M        born 1859

Albert                born 1865           died 1900 Warwickshire

Caroline            born 1871

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

James & 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.

Mary Ann was born in 1844 in Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England; she was baptised on 27 May 1844. On 30 March 1851 she lived with her parents at Akerman Street, Farm End, Shotteswell; her occupation was Scholar. On 7 April 1861 she lived at 30 Parson’s Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire; her occupation was House Servant.

Ellen was born in 1847 in Shotteswell, Warwickshire; she was baptised on 7 March 1847. On 30 March 1851 she lived with her parents at Akerman Street, Farm End, Shotteswell. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at High Street, Shotteswell.

John was born in 1850 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire; he was baptised on 26 May 1850. On 30 March 1851 he was living with his parents at Akerman Street, Farm End, Shotteswell. On 7 April 1861 he was living with his parents at High Street, Shotteswell. On 2 April 1871 he lived at High House, Grandborough, Warwickshire, England; John’s occupation was General Servant.

Francis (aka Frank) was born in 1853 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire; he was baptised on 9 October 1853. On 7 April 1861 he was living with his parents at High Street, Shotteswell. On 2 April 1871 he was living with his parents in Shotteswell, Warwickshire; his occupation was Agricultural Labourer.

James – see my Great Grandparent –   Look for the blog 4 December 2012

Sarah was born in 1859 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire; she was baptised on 9 January 1859. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at High Street, Shotteswell. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. On 13 November 1880 Sarah married William Haynes at the Parish Church, Shotteswell, Warwickshire; Sarah’s occupation was Servant, she and William lived at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. On 3 April 1881 & 5 April 1891 they lived at Shotteswell, Warwickshire. Sarah died before 2 April 1911 – because on the 1911 census her husband William is down as a widower. Sarah was 52 years old.

William was born in 1862 at Shotteswell, Warwickshire; he was baptised on 25 May 1862. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at Shotteswell, Warwickshire; his occupation was Scholar. On 3 April 1881 he lived in Shotteswell, Warwickshire; William’s occupation was Agricultural Labourer.

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

My 2nd Great Grandparents (on my dad's side)

James Brown

Ann (nee Harrison)

James was born about 1821 at Shotteswell, Oxfordshire, England. He married Ann (nee Harrison) in 1841 at Warwickshire, England. On 30 March 1851, 7 April 1861, 2 April 1871 his occupation was Agricultural labourer. On 13 November 1880 his occupation was Labourer. James died in March 1881, he was buried on 22 March 1881; James was 60 years old.

Ann was born about 1822 at Tachbrook, Warwickshire, England. She married James Brown in 1841. On 30 March 1851 they lived at Akerman Street, Farm End, Shotteswell, Oxfordshire. On 7 April 1861 they lived at High Street, Shotteswell, Oxfordshire. On 2 April 1871 they lived at Shotteswell, Oxfordshire. On 3 April 1881 it was noted on this census that Ann was a pauper; 5 April 1891 it was noted on this census that Ann was ‘receiving Parish relief’, Ann lived in Shotteswell, Oxfordshire.

James and Ann had 7 children –

Mary Ann      born 1844  Shotteswell

Ellen              born 1847 Shotteswell

John              born 1850 Shotteswell

Francis          born 1853 Shotteswell

James            born 23 Dec 1855 Shotteswell

Sarah             born 1859 Shotteswell                died before 2 April 1911 Warwickshire

William           born 1862 Shotteswell

(Shotteswell is actually in Warwickshire, England but because its in the district of Banbury which is in Oxfordshire, England the records have put Shotteswell in Oxfordshire.)

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

Way of living in Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Rent in Sileby, Leicestershire, England

Sileby – In the 1880’s was “Only a poor labouring village”.

1880 – The rent man was easily spotted as he carried a ledger under his arm and a steel-nibbed pen behind an ear, ink was carried in a small bottle in the waistcoat pocket.

If a family were in arrears with their rent, it was the custom to pay off the debt by adding an extra amount to the weekly sum. After an illness, when the rent could not be paid, it would take weeks or even months to recover. Sometimes, a family in arrears would move out of the house secretly, without giving the landlord due notice, which was known as “doing a midnight flit”. On those occasions when the landlord turned to the law to recover his unpaid rent, a bailiff was sent to seize furniture to be sold in settlement of the amount owing. Word would go round the village, “Ayer eerd, owd Tommy’s got the bum-beelifs in!”

The rent of a four-roomed cottage in good condition was usually 4 shillings a week. One family who paid 4s 3d a week, decided to move when the daughters had reached the age to leave school. They chose a newer house where the rent was 4s 9d a week, the mother observing “way should afford it now the gels ar wukin”.

A Cottage A Castle

It was said to every Englishman’s home is his castle, and this was true in Sileby. Once rent was paid, the property whether large or small, became “ar part”, and that which belonged to the neighbours, “theer part”. Woe betide any who dared to transgress the code of possession. Trespassing, or interfering with “ar part”, began more rows and family feuds than any other matter in the course of daily life.

The Causey

The footpath outside the house was known as “the causey”. This was not a slang expression, as causey is the original and correct spelling for a pathway which is raised above the level of the ground. In Sileby these were generally made of square granite setts, with granite curb-stones. Some smaller streets had egg-shaped stones set close together, known as “petrified kidneys”.

Housewives washed the causey using a hard bristled causey-brush. If neighbours were not friendly, the washing down of this area could result in a noisy quarrel. If the water happened to spread over a portion of the causey which belonged to the house next door, the intrusion, and state sternly, “ay, doont yo goo wettin ar part!”

The Causey did not remain clean for long. The lanes in the village were little more than dusty rutted cart-tracks in the summer, and a sea of mud in the winter. And grass used to grow in the middle of the road all the way up to Seagrave.

                                               

Floods

Sileby had enough water, and in a rainy season, more than enough, for then the brook would over flow and flood the meadows.

Heavy and continuous rain in July 1875, and especially on Tuesday 20^th brought a great flood. In the church magazine for August 1875, the Vicar, the Rev. Augustus Shears, wrote, “...the water rose 10 feet above the level of the culvert in Brook Street...the floods extended 30 yards along Cossington Lane having a depth of 2 feet.” At the Parish Church there was a special Service of Thanksgiving “for a change in the weather,” on Sunday 25^th July.

Houses in Brook Street were the first to suffer during a flood. Sometimes the brook would overflow during the night, and a family would find the floors of the lower rooms under a foot of water. Men who rose early to go to work, groped their way down stairs in the dark, and found themselves up to the knees in very cold water. In the flood of 1912, a dog was drowned when water poured into a living-room during the night.

 

                       

 Brook Street

                    

                                                           Cossington Lane

Wells

Water could be found almost anywhere under Sileby, from one foot to fifteen feet below the surface. There used to be wells all over the village, and if they were not guarded properly, were a danger to life. The Church magazine for December 1876, records an example: “On Thursday November 2^nd, Emma Riddles was walking near a well behind her father’s house in High Street, when she turned back, apparently to look, for a playmate. She tripped up in some way and fell down the well, 38 feet deep, with 9 feet of water in it.” The child was rescued by a man using a ladder. When she was brought up, she seemed “almost dead, but with attention revived.” The well was later sealed, and a pump used in its place.

In most parts of the village, a group of houses would use the same well. In times of drought, when the demand for water exceeded the capacity of the well, householders had to beg or buy water from other places in the Village. There was a good deep well at the rear of the Primitive Methodist Church in King Street. In times of shortage, water was sold there at a farthing a bucket. A long pole like a shepherd’s crook was used to fill the bucket. The income from the sale of water was given to the Chapel funds.

(all the italic is how the people of Sileby talk)

All information from a magazine called 'Bygone Sileby', pictures from the internet.

William & 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.

John was born in 1851 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at 48 Banks, Sileby, Leicestershire. In 1870 John married Hannah (nee Allen) at Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1871 John and Hannah lived at 96 King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; John’s occupation was Framework Knitter.

Mary Ann was born in 1855 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 she lived with her parents at 48 Banks, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was Scholar. In 1887 Mary Ann married Edwin Barber. On 5 April 1891 they lived at Sileby, Leicestershire. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 10 Seagrave Road, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1911 they lived at The Banks, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 August 1929 she lived at 35 Brook Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

Rueben was born in 1857 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 April 1861 he lived with his parents at 48 Banks, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was a Scholar. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at 19 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; Rueben’s occupation was Framework Knitter. In 1878 Rueben married Eliza (nee Allen). On 3 April 1881 they lived at High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Cotton Sock Maker. On 5 April 1891 they lived at Back Lane, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 31 March 1901 & 2 April 1911 they lived at 36 Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Glove Hand. Rueben died on 3 April 1918 in Leicestershire, England. He was 61 years old; Rueben is buried with his wife Eliza in grave plot C107 at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Betsy (see my great grandparent - Betsy married Thomas Betts - posted on 2 December 2012)

Joseph was born in 1862 Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 he lived with his parents at 19 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was a Winder. On 3 April 1881 he lived at Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Framework Knitter (Stocking). In 1883 Joseph married Ann (nee Hetterley). On 5 April 1891 they lived at King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Market Gardener. On 31 March 1901 they lived at 6 Back Lane, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Market Gardener (owner). On 2 April 1911 they lived at Queen Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; his occupation was Market Gardener. Joseph died on 21 September 1945 in Leicestershire, England. He was 83 years old; Joseph is buried with his wife Ann and also their daughter Ruth in grave plot A124nc at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Elizabeth was born in 1866 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at 19 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was a Scholar. On 3 April 1881 she lived at Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was Seamer (Stocking). On 5 April 1891 she lived at 56 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England; her occupation was General Servant Domestic.

Emma was born in 1867 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 2 April 1871 she lived with her parents at 19 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was a Scholar. On 3 April 1881 she lived at Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was a Seamer (Stocking). On 30 March 1891 Emma married Eli Betts. On 5 April 1891 they lived at King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; Emma’s occupation was Glove Builder Hosiery. On 31 March 1901 they lived at Ullesthorpe, Leicestershire. On 2 April 1911 they lived at 55 Leicester Road, Whitwick, Leicestershire, England; Emma’s occupation was Assisting in the Business.

The above information was found on www.ancestry.co.uk & Sileby Cemetery Alphabetical Listing of Deceased (pdf) – which I found on the internet in 2008.