In the 1841 Census, "Richard Hollison" is listed as being 40 years old (born between 1797-1801), born in Staffordshire, working as a "Collier" and residing with his 70-year old mother, Elizabeth Hollison; along with his nephew, James Hollison (age 20--and the son of Mary Hollison who married Richard Brough) and his wife, Mary (age 25--who was named Mary Harper), and their young son William Hollison (age 1), in Wetley Moor, Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Bucknall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, "Richard Hollison" is listed as being 54 years old (born about 1797), born in Bucknall, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Ag. Lbr. [Agricultural Labourer]", and residing with his wife, Kitty, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
"Richard Horleston" is listed in the Will of his mother, Elizabeth Hollison, as follows: The "Will" of "Elizabeth Horleston" (FHL Film # 96721--located about halfway through the microfilm), was probated in Newcastle, Staffordshire, on 27 October 1843, but was written on 13 December 1829. In her Will, Elizabeth Horleston states that "the whole of my estate...consists of nothing but a lease of a cottage at Whetley Moore [Wetley Moor]...which lease expires at the death of my son William Horleston, and the premises of the said cottage consists of two small dwelling houses with about three acreas of land...and the said land is divided into three small crofts". (Note: a "croft" is a small enclosed field or pasture near a house.) The Will of Elizabeth Horleston also named three children: her son "William Horleston"--who was a "Collier", her son "Richard Horleston", and her daughter, "Mary Brough"--who was the wife of "Richard Brough", a "Labourer"; and the Probate section of the Will stated that Elizabeth Horleston died on 14 October 1843. In addition, an "Estate Duty Death Reference" notice (FHL Film # 1485063), states that "Elizabeth Horleston" was "of Stoke-upon-Trent", that she died on 14 October 1843, that her Will was dated 13 December 1829, that she had a "Leasehold [of a] Cottage at Whetley Moor [Wetley Moor] which expires at the death of [her] son William", and that the Executors were: William Horleston--her son, Richard Horleston--her son, and Mary Brough--her daughter.
The burial of "Richard Plant Horleston" is listed in the parish register of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278909, Item #7), which states that he was buried on 30 January 1861 when he was "63 years" old (born about 1798) and that he was of "Wetley Moor".
In the 1851 Census, "Kitty Hollison" is listed as being 51 years old (born about 1800), born in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, Richard Hollison, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks-2956
In October 2012, the BFO obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks from England, which stated that they were married by Banns on 4 August 1845 at St. Peter's Church, in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England; and that Richard Hollison was of "full age" and a Bachelor and Labourer of Wetley Moor, but his father's name and occupation was not listed; and that Catharine Brooks was of "full age" and a Spinster of Wetley Hall, and that her father was John Brooks, a Farmer. Richard Hollison and Catharine Brooks did not sign their own names on their marriage certificate, but instead signed with an "X" by their listed names. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas Lake and Joseph Forrister.
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, "William Hollison" is listed as being 62 years old (born about 1789), born in Bucknall, Staffordshire, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Mary, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
"William Horleston" is listed in the Will of his mother, Elizabeth Hollison, as follows: The "Will" of "Elizabeth Horleston" (FHL Film # 96721--located about halfway through the microfilm), was probated in Newcastle, Staffordshire, on 27 October 1843, but was written on 13 December 1829. In her Will, Elizabeth Horleston states that "the whole of my estate...consists of nothing but a lease of a cottage at Whetley Moore [Wetley Moor]...which lease expires at the death of my son William Horleston, and the premises of the said cottage consists of two small dwelling houses with about three acreas of land...and the said land is divided into three small crofts". (Note: a "croft" is a small enclosed field or pasture near a house.) The Will of Elizabeth Horleston also named three children: her son "William Horleston"--who was a "Collier", her son "Richard Horleston", and her daughter, "Mary Brough"--who was the wife of "Richard Brough", a "Labourer"; and the Probate section of the Will stated that Elizabeth Horleston died on 14 October 1843. In addition, an "Estate Duty Death Reference" notice (FHL Film # 1485063), states that "Elizabeth Horleston" was "of Stoke-upon-Trent", that she died on 14 October 1843, that her Will was dated 13 December 1829, that she had a "Leasehold [of a] Cottage at Whetley Moor [Wetley Moor] which expires at the death of [her] son William", and that the Executors were: William Horleston--her son, Richard Horleston--her son, and Mary Brough--her daughter.
The burial of "William Horleston" is listed in the parish register of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 1278909, Item #7), which states that he was buried on 21 December 1870 in Bucknall and that he was "82" years old (born about 1788) and that he was of "Wetley Moor".
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
In the 1851 Census, Mary (Hollison) is listed as being 69 years old (born about 1782), born in Caverswall, Staffordshire, married and residing with her husband, William Hollison, in Wetleymoor [Wetley Moor], Staffordshire.
Marriage Notes for William Hollison and Mary Hulme-2955
The marriage of "William Hollison" and "Mary Hulme" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film #'s: 873645-873646), which states that their marriage took place on 1 June 1809 in Bucknall Cum Bagnall, Staffordshire.
The christening of "Marey Holoson" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 417175, Item #2), which states that she was christened on 6 August 1809 in Bucknall and that her parents were "William and Marey Holoson".
The christening of "Ann Hollison" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 31 January 1813 in Bucknall and that her parents were "William and Mary Hollison" of "Bucknall" and that William was a "Collier".
The christening of "William Hollison" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 19 February 1815 in Bucknall and that his parents were "William and Mary Hollison" of "Bucknall" and that William was a "Collier".
The christening of "George Hollison" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 22 December 1816 in Bucknall and that his parents were "William and Mary Hollison" of "Bentilee" and that William was a "Collier".
The christening of "Isaac Hollinson" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 4 April 1819 in Bucknall and that his parents were "William and Mary Hollinson" of "Bentelee" and that William was a "Collier".
The christening of "Thomas Hollison" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 27 July 1823 in Bucknall and that his parents were "William and Mary Hollison" of "Bucknall" and that William was a "Collier".
The christening of "Charles Hollison" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Bucknall, Staffordshire (FHL Film # 426501, Item #1), which states that he was christened on 22 October 1826 in Bucknall and that his parents were "William and Mary Hollison" of "Bucknall" and that William was a "Collier".
Research Note: The family of Thomas Plant was extensively researched and documented by Marie B. Nielson in the late 1990's, and is listed in the RBFO book: The Broughs of Staffordshire, England, and their English, American and Australian Descendants" (2000, pages 100-126).
The christening of "Laurence Plant" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 872641 and/or 1040765-1040766), which states that he was christened on 15 May 1640 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Law. Plant" and "Mary".
The burial of Lawrence Plant is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: LHQ8-B8G..
The christening of Anne Gent is listed in New FamilySearch, PI# K2JJ-VXX.:
Marriage Notes for Laurence Plant and Anne Gent-2990
The marriage of "Law. Plante" and "Anne Gent" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 873641, Item #5; and 6035991-6035993), which states that they were married on 26 March 1657 in Leek, Staffordshire.
The christening of Hannah Plant is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 872641 and/or 1040765-1040766), which states that she was christened on 23 May 1658 in Leek, Staffordshire, and that her parents were Law. Plant and Anne.