According to the Parish Register of Hindley, GSF #093745, James Wilcock was a "Weaver."
Dates on James Wilcock came mainly from IGI and TIB sources.
Dates on Ann Ramsdell came mainly from the IGI and TIB.
The Parish Register of Hindley, GSF# 093745, identified Ann Ramsdell as the daughter of Thomas and Esther Ramsdell.
Marriage Notes for James Wilcock and Ann Ramsdell-239
Marriage record obtained via the LDS Extraction Program. Ann Ramsdell's surname is listed as "Ramsdale" in the extraction record.
Name and dates obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Name and dates obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Dates on Ann Wilcock came mainly from IGI and TIB.
Name and dates obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Name and dates obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
The christening of John Collier is listed in the Bishop's Transcript for Eccles (FHL Film # 1545490, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 23 September 1821 as the son of Richard and Alice Collier of Pendlebury, and that Richard was a "Weaver" in Eccles. Note: the father of John Collier was "Richard Collier"--as identified in the following marriage certificate of John Collier: The marriage of John Collier and Lucy Lythgoe is listed in the parish records of Eccles (FHL Film # 2355824), which states that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 4 November 1849, and that John Collier was "of full age" and a Labourer of Pendlebury, and that his father was Richard Collier, a Weaver; and Lucy Lythgoe was "of full age" and a Spinster of Pendlebury, and that her father was Thomas Lythgoe, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Lythgoe and Hannah Greenhalgh.
In the 1861 Census, John Collier is listed as being about 37 years old (born about 1824), born in Pendlebury, married and working as a "Coal Miner", while residing with his wife, Lucy, and their two children--Richard and Joseph--on Bolton Road in Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, John Collier is listed as being about 47 years old (born about 1824), born in Pendlebury, and working as a "Coal Miner", while residing with his wife, Lucy, and their two children--Richard and Joseph--near Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In March 2013, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate of "John Collier" and "Levina Unsworth" from England, which stated that they were married by Certificate on 15 December 1879 at the Wesleyan Chapel of Pennington, Lancashire; that John Collier was 50 years old (born about 1829), a Widower and Shopkeeper of Bolton Road, Atherton, and that his father was Richard Collier (deceased), a Carter; and that Levina Unsworth was 38 years old (born about 1841), a Spinster of Atherton Grange, Atherton, and that her father was not known or listed. The marriage was witnessed by George Partington and Amelia Briggs. Note: The 1879 marriage of "John Collier" and "Levina Unsworth" is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that their marriage was registered in October-December 1879 in Leigh district, Lancashire, England. Also, the marriage of "John Collier" and "Levina Unsworth" is listed in the online Lancashire BMD, which states that their marriage was registered in 1879 in the Leigh Register Office, Lancashire, England. In addition, this marriage is listed in the IGI (via LDS Patron submission), under the names of "John Collier" and "Lavina Unsworth".
Between 1875 and 1880, "Elder John Collier" is listed in the Pendlebury Branch records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FHL Film # 87027, Item #19, which covers the years 1875-1888), which states that he baptized twelve individuals between 2 August 1875 and 24 October 1879, sustained or "seconded" the ordinations of several priesthood holders on 30 November 1879, and confirmed four individuals between 3 August 1875 and 28 March 1880.
In 1880, John Collier and his second wife, Lavina Unsworth, left England to briefly visit Utah. They left Pendlebury, Lancashire, sometime after 28 March 1880--when John last "confirmed" an individual as a member of the LDS
Pendlebury Branch, and then sailed from Liverpool, England, aboard the immigrant ship "Wyoming", to the United States, arriving in New York on 22 April 1880. They then apparently traveled by train to Utah, where they were "received" into the LDS Ward in Henefer, Utah, on 16 May 1880. After a brief stay in Utah, they then returned to England, where Levina gave birth to their first child, Alice Collier, on 19 December 1880 in Atherton, Lancashire, and later to a son, Richard Collier, who was born on 26 March 1882 in Atherton, Lancashire. Unfortunately, John died in 1883, and Levina in 1890, leaving the care of their two young children in the hands of Levina's aging parents and her married siblings in Tyldesley, Lancashire.In 1880, "John Collier" and "Lavinia Collier" are listed in the "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957" (via Ancestry.com), which states that they sailed aboard the ship "Wyoming" from Liverpool, England, to the United States--arriving in New York on 22 April 1880. The passenger list shows John Collier as being "57" years old (born about 1827) and a "Cordwainer" (who was a shoemaker or cobbler); and Lavinia Collier as being "37" years old (born about 1843) and the "wife" of John Collier.
In 1880, "John Collier" and his second wife "Lavina" (Collier) is listed in the LDS Membership Ward Records of Henefer, Utah (FHL U.S.& Canada Film # 26007, Item #2, page 19), as being "Received" in the Ward on 16 May 1880, that they both "Left [England] with a recommend", that John Collier was from "Pendlebury, Manchester, England", and that Lavina was from "Goldesby Branch [which is difficult to read but could be 'Tyldesley' Branch--see FHL British Reference Area book: 979.2258, A3j, V.2, copy 34)], Manchester, England".
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census (taken on or reflective of 1 June 1880), John Collier is listed as being about 53 (born about 1827), born in England, and working as a "Laborer", while residing with his second wife, Lavinia, and son, John, in Coalville, Utah.
In March 2013, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the death certificate of John Collier from England, which stated that he died on 3 May 1883 at: Jane Lane, Swinton, Worsley, Lancashire; that he was a "Labourer at Coal Brow", that he died at the age of "62 years" old (born about 1821) from "Acute Bronchitis", and that the informant of his death was "Joseph Collier [his] Son [who was] present at the Death [and was of] 181 Bolton Road, Pendlebury", Lancashire.
In July 2008, Kathryn Stout, a professional genealogist in Lancashire, located the burial and gravestone of the following individuals at St. Augustine's parish church in Pendlebury, Lancashire. The gravestone reads: "Here Resteth the Body of John Collier, who died May 4th 1883, aged 60 years. Also Lucy wife of John Collier, who departed this life December 29 1878, aged 52 years. Also Richard son of John and Lucy Collier, who departed this life June 20th 1878, aged 21 years. Also Thomas Lythgoe, who died September 30th 1887, aged 83 years. Also, Clive, son of Robert & Dorothy Collier, died Feb 2nd 1934, aged 3 years. Also William Collier, died April 5th 1900, aged 9 months. Also Joseph Collier, died February 22nd 1918, aged 57 years." Note: On August 3, 2014, Alison Brough Allred personally visited St. Augustine church and phtographed the gravestone of John Collier.
Research Note: According to a letter attributed to a family relative (living during the late 1800's and early 1900's), John Collier "was in the business of a China Ware Store" and "became very rich". However, according to census documents, this story is not correct.
LDS Notes: The children of John Collier and Lucy Lythgoe were "sealed to their parents" (LDS) on 14 August 1895 in the LDS Salt Lake Temple, to their parents, "John Collier" (LDS proxy: James Lythgoe) and "Lucy Lythgoe Collier". Their sealings are listed in the "Salt Lake Temple Records, Sealings for the Dead, Children to Parents, Book B, 1895-1897" (FHL Special Collections Film # 184653, p.73) as follows:
1) Amos Collier (LDS proxy: John Keanford), born about 1850 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, died July 1853.
2) Ruth Collier (LDS proxy: Ann L. Booth), born about 1852 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, died 1856.
3) Thomas Collier (LDS proxiy: John Warr), born 1855 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, died 1857.
4) Richard Collier (LDS proxy: John Keanford), born about 1857 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, died 20 June 1878.
5) John Collier Jr. (LDS proxy: John Warr), born in March 1864 in Pendlebury, Lancashire, died 17 April 1864.
In the 1861 Census, Lucy (Collier) is listed as being about 35 years old (born about 1826), born in West Leigh, married and residing with her husband, John Collier, and their two children--Richard and Joseph--on Bolton Road in Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Lucy (Collier) is listed as being about 46 years old (born about 1825), born in Leigh, and residing with her husband, John Collier, and their two children--Richard and Joseph--near Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In March 2013, Ethel M. Brough of West Jordan, Utah, obtained a copy of the death certificate of Lucy Colliler, which stated that she died of "Bronchitis 3 years [and] General Dropsy 1 month" on 29 December 1878 at: 181 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire; that she was "52 years" old when she died (born about 1826); that she was the "Wife of John Collier a Provision Dealer"; and that the informant of her death was "John Collier, Widower of deceased in attendance [at] 181 Bolton Road, Pendlebury", Lancashire.
In July 2008, Kathryn Stout, a professional genealogist in Lancashire, located the burial and gravestone of the following individuals at St. Augustine's parish church in Pendlebury, Lancashire. The gravestone reads: "Here Resteth the Body of John Collier, who died May 4th 1883, aged 60 years. Also Lucy wife of John Collier, who departed this life December 29 1878, aged 52 years. Also Richard son of John and Lucy Collier, who departed this life June 20th 1878, aged 21 years. Also Thomas Lythgoe, who died September 30th 1887, aged 83 years. Also, Clive, son of Robert & Dorothy Collier, died Feb 2nd 1934, aged 3 years. Also William Collier, died April 5th 1900, aged 9 months. Also Joseph Collier, died February 22nd 1918, aged 57 years."
Marriage Notes for John Collier and Lucy Lythgoe-210
The marriage of John Collier and Lucy Lythgoe is listed in the parish records of Eccles (FHL Film # 2355824), which states that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 4 November 1849, and that John Collier was "of full age" and a Labourer of Pendlebury, and that his father was Richard Collier, a Weaver; and Lucy Lythgoe was "of full age" and a Spinster of Pendlebury, and that her father was Thomas Lythgoe, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Lythgoe and Hannah Greenhalgh. Also, Ethel M. Brough of West Jordan, Utah, has a copy of this marriage certificate from England.
The birth of Amos Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in October-December 1850 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The death of Amos Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in July-September 1852 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The birth of Ruth Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her birth was registered in October-December 1852 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The death of Ruth Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that her death was registered in April-June 1856 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The birth of Thomas Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his birth was registered in April-June 1854 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The death of Thomas Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states that his death was registered in January-March 1856 in Salford district, Lancashire.
The birth of Richard Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1861 Census, Richard Collier is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1857), born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, and residing with his parents on Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, Richard Collier is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1857), born in Pendlebury, and working as a "Coal Miner", while residing with his parents near Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In July 2008, Kathryn Stout, a professional genealogist in Lancashire, located the burial and gravestone of the following individuals at St. Augustine's parish church in Pendlebury, Lancashire. The gravestone reads: "Here Resteth the Body of John Collier, who died May 4th 1883, aged 60 years. Also Lucy wife of John Collier, who departed this life December 29 1878, aged 52 years. Also Richard son of John and Lucy Collier, who departed this life June 20th 1878, aged 21 years. Also Thomas Lythgoe, who died September 30th 1887, aged 83 years. Also, Clive, son of Robert & Dorothy Collier, died Feb 2nd 1934, aged 3 years. Also William Collier, died April 5th 1900, aged 9 months. Also Joseph Collier, died February 22nd 1918, aged 57 years."
Also, the death of Richard Collier is listed in the online FreeBMD, which states he died in 1878 when he was about 21 years old (born about 1857).
In April 2013, Ethel M. Brough of Utah obtained a copy of the birth certificate of "John Collier" from England, which stated that he was born on 3 April 1864 at: Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire, and that he was the son of John Collier and "Lucy Collier formerly Lythgoe" of "Bolton Road, Pendlebury".
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census (taken on 1 June 1880), John Collier is listed as being about 20 years old (born about 1860), born in England, working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his father, John Collier, and his step-mother, Lavinia, in Coalville, Utah.
"John Collier Jr." apparently died sometime between 1 June 1880--when he was listed in the U.S. Federal Census, and 14 August 1895--when he was sealed as a "dead" child to his parents in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. According to the "Salt Lake Temple Records, Sealings for the Dead, Children to Parents, Book B, 1895-1897" (FHL Special Colletions Film # 184653, p.73), "John Collier Jr." (LDS proxy: John Warr) was born in March 1864 in Pendlebury, Lancashire; died on 17 April 1864--which is apparently incorrect because he is listed in the 1880 U.S. Federal Census; his parents were "John Collier" (LDS proxy: James Lythgoe) and "Lucy Lythgoe Collier" (LDS proxy: Catherine H. Lythgoe); and he was sealed (LDS) to his parents on 14 August 1895 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Research Note: The online FreeBMD lists a John James Collier whose birth was registered during the April-June quarter of 1860 in Salford district, Lancashire. However, in November 2008, this birth certificate was obtained from England, which listed a John James who was born on 24 May 1860 in Upper Cleminson Street, Salford, and whose parents were William Collier, a Railway Porter, and "Ann Collier formerly Hood".
Research Note: The online FreeBMD lists a John Thomas Collier whose birth was registered during the July-September quarter of 1860 in Salford district, Lancashire. However, in March 2013, this birth certificate was obtained from England, which listed a John Thomas Collier who was born on 24 July 1860 at 14 William Street, Charles Town, Pendleton, Lancashire, and whose parents were John Collier, a Miner, and "Mary Colliler formerly Greenhalgh".
Research Note: In April 2013, Kathryn Stout (a professional genealogist in Lancashire, England), looked into possibly ordering the death certificate of a John Collier who died in April-June 1864 in Salford district, Lancashire, but apparently the death certificate was not for a "baby", so it was not ordered.
In the 1851 Census, Joseph Lythgoe is listed as being about 22 years old (born about 1829), born in West Leigh, and working as a "Coal Miner" while living with his parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In January 2013, Ethel M. Brough of West Jordan, Utah, obtained a copy of the death certificate of Joseph Lythgoe from England, which stated that he died on 11 December 1858 at Tyldesley, Lancashire, and that he was a "28 years" old (born about 1830) "Coal Getter" who died from "Suffocation by after damp caused by an explosion of Fire damp in a coal mine"--which was the Yew Tree Pit Coal Mine disaster that took place in December 1858 in Tyldesley, Lancashire: (http://www.handybluepages.co.uk/alan-mcewen-the-yew-tree-pit-disaster-tyldesley-13-december-1858-i418.html). Information received from William S. Rutter, Coroner for Lancashire, Inquest held 22 December 1858.
The burial of Joseph Lythgoe is listed in the parish register of St. Paul, Peel, Lancashire (FHL Film # 1885715, Item #3), which states that he was buried on 15 December 1858 as "Joseph Lythgoe [of] Lyldesley [who died when he was] 27 yrs" old. (Historical Note: The parish register of St. Paul, Peel, Lancashire, titles its listing of burials as: "Register of Burials in the Chapelry of Peel alias Saint Paul in Little Hulton in county of Lancaster".
Historical Note: According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyldesley): "The worst mining disaster [in Tyldesley, Lancashire] occurred at Yew Tree Colliery on 11 December 1858 when an explosion of firedamp caused by a safety lamp cost 25 lives, the youngest victim was 11, and the oldest, 35 years of age. Some of the vicims are buried in the churchyard at St. George's Church". More information about the Yew Tree Colliery disaster and Joseph Lythgoe's death from the explosion can be found online at: http://www.handybluepages.co.uk/alan-mcewen-the-yew-tree-pit-disaster-tyldesley-13-december-1858-i418.html, which contains the following definitions: "Fire-Damp is composed mainly of methane with varying percentages of other gases and is highly inflammable. After-Damp is a mixture of gases resulting from a fire-damp or coal-dust explosion and its composition can vary. It is recorded that over 75% of the deaths caused by explosions of British coal mines have been directly due to the after-damp alone."
Research Note: According to a letter attributed to Annie Booth Hartley (1873-1939), Joseph Lythgoe had two children.
The christening of Margaret Evans is listed in the parish register of St. Paul, Peel chapel, Deane parish, Lancashire (FHL Film # 950396, Item #1), which states that Margaret Evans was christened on 13 October 1833 as the daughter of Joseph Evans and Ann of Tildesley, and that Joseph Evans was a Collier.
In the 1861 Census, "Margaret Evans" is listed as being "50" years old--which was probably a mistake for "30" years old (or born about 1831), born in Pendlebury, Lancashire, a Widow, and residing with her two children, Easter and Henry, in the home of her parents, Joseph and Ann Evans, at: North Road West Side, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1871 Census, "Margaret Lythgoe" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1834), born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, a "Widow" who is working as a "Factory operative", and a "Lodger" who (along with her two children: Esther Lythgoe--age 16, and Joseph H. Lythgoe--age 13) is residing with her siblings and parents, Joseph and Ann Evans, at: Thomas Street, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1881 Census, "Margaret Lythgoe" is listed as being 47 years old (born about 1834), born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, a "Widow" who is working as a "Cotton piecer", and residing (along with her unmarried son, Henry Lythgoe--age 23), in the home of her parents, Joseph and Ann Evans, at: 13 Thomas Street, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
In the 1891 Census, "Margaret Lythgoe" is listed as being 56 years old (born about 1835), born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, a "Widow" who is working as a "Cotton spinner", and residing with her married son, Joseph H. Lythgoe, and his family, at: 47 Oak Street, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
Margaret Evans Lythgoe died sometime after 20 February 1905, as she was alive when her son, Joseph Henry Lythgoe, died as follows: In January 2013, Ethel M. Brough of West Jordan, Utah, obtained a copy of the death certificate of "Joseph Henry Lythgoe" from England, which stated that he died on 20 February 1905 at 21 Knowles Square, Pendlebury, Swindon RD, Lancashire, from "Pneumonia 16 days, Cardiac Syncope"; that he died when he was "46 years" old (born about 1859); that he was a "Coal Miner"; and that the informant of his death was "Margaret Lythgoe, [his] Mother [who was] present at the death [at] 21 Knowles Square, Pendlebury", Lancashire.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Lythgoe and Margaret Evans-224
The marriage of Joseph Lythgoe and Margaret Evans is listed in the Eccles parish register (FHL Film # 2355824, Item #4), and states that the marriage was by Banns and took place on 23 July 1854, and that Joseph Lythgoe was of "full age", Bachelor and a Miner, residing at: Union Street, Pendlebury, and that his father was Thomas Lythgoe, a Labourer; and that Margaret Evans was a "Minor" and Spinster, residing at: Knowles Square, Pendlebury, and that her father was Joseph Evans, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph's brother, John Lythgoe, and Elizabeth Evans. (Joseph could sign his name, but John and Margaret could not sign their name.) Also, the marriage of Joseph Lythgoe and Margaret Evans is listed in the online FreeBMD and Lancashire BMD.
In the 1851 Census, John Lythgoe is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1835), born in West Leigh, and working as a "Coal Miner" while living with his parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
According to Rick McConkie (via: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php), John Lythgoe is "buried in an unmarked grave near the top of the hill" in the Coalville Cemetery.
Genealogical information on Catharine Harrop was obtained from the website: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php.
In the 1851 Census, James Lythgoe is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury and living with his parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, James Lythgoe--mistakenly listed as "Thomas" Lythgoe by the census taker--is listed as being about 19 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury, unmarried and working as a "Cogger" while residing with his parents on Botlon Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
Genealogical information on James Lythgoe and his families was obtained from the website: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home": p.18: Came to Utah 26 Sep 1864, Joseph S. Rawlin's Oxteam Company. Trade: Farmer, shoemaker, musician. p.28: James Lythgoe was an apprentice to a shoemaker in Lancashire, England. He learned the trade and made wooden shoes. He also learned to play the violin in England, walking seven miles each week for his music lesson. He taught music lessons and could play and teach almost any instruments. After arriving in Utah, he homesteaded a farm but his music was never forgotten. He played his violin for many entertainments and dances and became chorister for the first choir organized in Henefer. He and his wife, Hannah, operated a little confectionery and store for many years in Henefer. p.113: As early as May 7, 1871 James Lythgoe was authorized to organize and preside over a choir in the Henneferville Branch. James became the first choir leader and undertook the assignment with serious intent. His organist was William Paskett.
In the 1851 Census, James Lythgoe is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury and living with his parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, James Lythgoe--mistakenly listed as "Thomas" Lythgoe by the census taker--is listed as being about 19 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury, unmarried and working as a "Cogger" while residing with his parents on Botlon Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
Genealogical information on James Lythgoe and his families was obtained from the website: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home": p.18: Came to Utah 26 Sep 1864, Joseph S. Rawlin's Oxteam Company. Trade: Farmer, shoemaker, musician. p.28: James Lythgoe was an apprentice to a shoemaker in Lancashire, England. He learned the trade and made wooden shoes. He also learned to play the violin in England, walking seven miles each week for his music lesson. He taught music lessons and could play and teach almost any instruments. After arriving in Utah, he homesteaded a farm but his music was never forgotten. He played his violin for many entertainments and dances and became chorister for the first choir organized in Henefer. He and his wife, Hannah, operated a little confectionery and store for many years in Henefer. p.113: As early as May 7, 1871 James Lythgoe was authorized to organize and preside over a choir in the Henneferville Branch. James became the first choir leader and undertook the assignment with serious intent. His organist was William Paskett.
In the 1851 Census, James Lythgoe is listed as being about 9 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury and living with his parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, James Lythgoe--mistakenly listed as "Thomas" Lythgoe by the census taker--is listed as being about 19 years old (born about 1842), born in Pendlebury, unmarried and working as a "Cogger" while residing with his parents on Botlon Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
Genealogical information on James Lythgoe and his families was obtained from the website: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home": p.18: Came to Utah 26 Sep 1864, Joseph S. Rawlin's Oxteam Company. Trade: Farmer, shoemaker, musician. p.28: James Lythgoe was an apprentice to a shoemaker in Lancashire, England. He learned the trade and made wooden shoes. He also learned to play the violin in England, walking seven miles each week for his music lesson. He taught music lessons and could play and teach almost any instruments. After arriving in Utah, he homesteaded a farm but his music was never forgotten. He played his violin for many entertainments and dances and became chorister for the first choir organized in Henefer. He and his wife, Hannah, operated a little confectionery and store for many years in Henefer. p.113: As early as May 7, 1871 James Lythgoe was authorized to organize and preside over a choir in the Henneferville Branch. James became the first choir leader and undertook the assignment with serious intent. His organist was William Paskett.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home" (p13): Son of Jane Dearden. Born 6 Dec 1845, Boston (near Haydock), Lancashire, England. Came to Utah 17 Oct 1862, Henry Miller Company. Died 14 Jan 1921, Henefer, Utah. Trade: teacher, miner, farmer. From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home" (p.34): Thomas F. Dearden was left an orphan at 5 years of age. He was put in an orphans' home until he was 11 years old. Then his uncle William Dearden took him out of the "home," and put him to work in a coal mine. He was 17 years old when he came to Utah. He ran a farm in the summer and worked in the coal mines of Grass Creek in the winter. From the website: http://www.lythgoes.net/genealogy/index.php:
From Emile Franco:
"The parish register (St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield) gives his date of birth as December 5, 1845, rather than the December 6 date you have. He was baptized on January 11, 1846, and was described in the parish register as the first son and illegitimate child of Jane Dearden, Town of Haydock. Jane was a servant. (I have a transcript of the parish register.) I could find no Jane Dearden of child-bearing age on the 1851 census, so she may have been dead by then. There was a five year old Thomas Deirden (sic), a scholar described as a lodger in the home of Robert Talbot a 39 year old miner born Ashton and his wife Ann, and their six children. (folio 40)" Also from Emile Franco: PETITIONS Kirkdale: Michaelmas 1853 - ref. QSP/3448 FILE - Haydock and Abram. Instructions for motion that appeal against order of removal of Thomas Dierden, [infant] be entered and respited - ref. QSP/3448/13 - date: c1853 FILE - Haydock to Abram. Copy order of removal of Thomas Dierden, deserted child of Jane Dierden - ref. QSP/3448/18 - date: 1853 13 Jul
In the 1851 Census, Elizabeth Lythgoe is listed as being about 7 years old (born about 1844), born in Pendlebury and living with her parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, Betty Lythgoe is listed as being about 17 years old (born about 1844), born in Pendlebury, unmarried and working as a "Cotton Spinner", and living her parents on Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home" (p.13): Came to America on ship Cynoshure, 15 Apr 1863. She came to Utah 20 Sep 1864 in the Joseph S. Rawlins Company.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home" (p.34): Elizabeth Dearden (Aunt Betty), wife of Thomas, was loved by everyone in the community. She was an experienced midwife and officiated at the birth of many Henefer children. She was the mother of 13 children. They lived about 1 1/2 miles out of town at the mouth of Main Canyon. On March 4, 1895, she delivered a girl baby for Mrs. Charlotte Beard (Hazel Ann), took care of mother and child, then walked home to care for her son Stephen, who was ill. Two days later Stephen passed away. In the afternoon of the same day, after laying out her dead son, Aunt Betty came to the home of the Beard's to take care of Mother Beard. Surprised, Mrs. Beard said, "Oh, Betty, why did you come today?" and Betty answered with a quiet serene smile, "I have done all I can for the dead, now I must take care of the living."
James Mayfield Fowler came to Utah in 1861, where he worked as a farmer.
In March 2013, Ethel M. Brough of West Jordan, Utah, obtained a copy of the birth certificate of Rachel Lythgoe, which stated that she was born on 25 May 1846 at "Ct [Court] 43, Knowles Square, Pendlebury", Lancashire, and that her father was Thomas Lythgoe, a Coal Miner, and "Esther Lythgoe formerly Wilcock".
In the 1851 Census, Rachel Lythgoe is listed as being about 4 years old (born about 1847), born in Pendlebury and living with her parents in Worsley, Lancashire.
In the 1861 Census, Rachel Lythgoe is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1847), born in Pendlebury, working as a "Drys Maker", while residing with her parents on Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Lancashire.
From the book: "Henefer, Our Valley Home" (p.14): Came to America 15 Apr 1863 on steamship Cynosure. Came to Utah 1864 in the Joseph S. Rawlins Company. Obituary: At Hennefer, Summit Co., Utah, March 9, 1887, Rachel, wife of James Fowler, and daughter of Thomas and Esther Lythgoe, of disease of the spinal column and brain, born at Pendlebury, near Manchester, England. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. She was well respected by all who knew her, and quite a gloom was cast over our little town by her sudden and unexpected demise. She was baptized when eight years old, and died in full faith of the Gospel. (Deseret News 23 March 1887)