Birth information on William Wilcock was obtained via the LDS Ordinance Index, which stated that the original information for the birth was submitted by James Lythgoe a "relative".
Christening information on William Wilcock was obtained from the LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program.
Family Group Record information obtained via the LDS Extraction Program.
Burial information obtained from records of Olive Osmond, which states the burial was located in the parish register of St. Mary-the-Virgin Church, Leigh (FHL Film # 559189).
Martha Higinson is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: LS9F-BQX.
Marriage Notes for William Wilcock and Martha Higinson-235
Marriage record was obtained via the LDS Ordinance Index, and should to be verified against original church documents.
The christening of John Willcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening and death of Ralph Wilcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of Ralph Wilcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of Ann Wilcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening and death of John Wilcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of William Wilcock is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program).
The christening of "Thomas Ramsdale" is listed in the parish register of West Houghton, Lancashire (via FHL Film #s 215615, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 3 March 1751 as the son of "James Ramsdale".
The marriage of "Thos Ramsdale" and "Esther Kay" is listed in the parish register of Wigan, Lancashire (via FHL Films # 94037-94038, 1469050 Item 4, and 1885674), which states that they were married on 18 April 1775 in Wigan.
According to a professional genealogist, the Parish Register of Hindley, GSF# 093745, identified the parents of Ann Ramsdell as Thomas and Esther Ramsdell.
The christening of "Esther Key" is listed in the parish register of Wigan, Lancashire (via FHL Films # 94030-94031, 1469050 Item 1, and 1885673), which states that she was christened on 30 August 1754 in Wigan, Lancashire, and that her parents were Ralph and Elizabeth Key.
The marriage of "Thos Ramsdale" and "Esther Kay" is listed in the parish register of Wigan, Lancashire (via FHL Films # 94037-94038, 1469050 Item 4, and 1885674), which states that they were married on 18 April 1775 in Wigan.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Ramsdale and Esther Key-117
The marriage of "Thos Ramsdale" and "Esther Kay" is listed in the parish register of Wigan, Lancashire (via FHL Films # 94037-94038, 1469050 Item 4, and 1885674), which states that they were married on 18 April 1775 in Wigan.
Family Group Record information obtained via the LDS Extraction Program.
Marriage Notes for Ralph Wilcock and Mary Pownell-237
Marriage information obtained via the LDS Extraction Program.
James Ramsdale is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KCTL-TDV.
The marriage of "James Ramsdale" and "Ellen Shovelton" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that they were married on 9 April 1751 and that they were borth "of this Parish".
The burial of "James Ramsdale" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Westhoughton, Lancashire (FHL Film # 1545485, Item #1), which states that he was buried on 14 April 1770 in Westhoughton, Lancashire. Note: This record does not list an age for James Ramsdale.
Research Note: The parish registers (at the FHL in Salt Lake City) for Deane, Lancashire, start in 1636.
Research Note: The parish registers (at the FHL in Salt Lake City) for Westhoughton, Lancashire, start in 1732.
Ellen Shovelton is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: K8DG-5ZB.
The marriage of "James Ramsdale" and "Ellen Shovelton" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that they were married on 9 April 1751 and that they were borth "of this Parish".
The burial of "Ellin w[wife] of James Romsdel" is listed in the Bishop's Transcript of Westhoughton, Lancashire (FHL Film # 1545485, Item #1), which states that she was buried on 21 February 1780.
Marriage Notes for James Ramsdale and Ellen Shovelton-247
The marriage of "James Ramsdale" and "Ellen Shovelton" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that they were married on 9 April 1751 and that they were borth "of this Parish".
The christening of "John Ramsdale" is listed in the parish register of West Houghton, Lancashire (via FHL Film #s 215615, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 29 April 1755 as the son of "James Ramsdale".
The christening of "Mary Ramsdale" is listed in the parish register of West Houghton, Lancashire (via FHL Film #s 215615, Item #5), which states that she was christened on 11 July 1758 as the daughter of "James Ramsdale".
The christening of "Robart Ramsdale" is listed in the parish register of West Houghton, Lancashire (via FHL Film #s 215615, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 17 October 1761 as the son of "James Ramsdale".
The christening of "James Ramsdale" is listed in the parish register of West Houghton, Lancashire (via FHL Film #s 215615, Item #5), which states that he was christened on 9 December 1764 as the son of "James and Ellen Ramsdale".
The christening of "Ralph Kay" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 1545477), which states that he was christened on 2 November 1717 in Deane By Bolton, Lancashire, and that his father was "Edmund Kay".
Note: A family source states that Ralph Kay was "a weaver".
The christening of "Elizabetha Hampson" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that she was christened on 18 June 1718 and that her father was "Thomas Hampson" of "Heaton".
Betty (Kay) was age 64 at the time of the death.
Elizabeth (Betty) Hampson is listed in New FamilySearch, PI#: KJ2D-TTR and LCTK-B9M.
FHL computer catalog comment: "Chapelries of Hindley are in the parish of Wigan."
Marriage Notes for Ralph Kay and Elizabetha Hampson-120
The LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program gives two dates for this marriage: 17 November 1740 at Saint Peter, Bolton Le Moors, Lancashire, England; and 18 November 1740 at Deane By Bolton, Lancashire, England.
The LDS Ordinance Index via the LDS Extraction Program has two seperate LDS ordinance dates for the christening of William Kay, 29 March 1740/1741.
The birth and christening of "Edmund Key" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Book #: 942.72, K29pr v.24), which states that he born on 3 June 1693 and christened on 11 June 1693 at St. Mary, Bury, Lancashire, and that his father was "Thomas Key".
Research Note: There are two possible burials for "Edmund Kay", as follows: 1) the burial of a "Edmund Kay" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 559161), which states that he was buried on 9 April 1758 at St. Mary the Virgin, Bury, Manchester, Lancashire; and 2) the burial of a "Edm'd Kay" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Film # 559161), which states that he was buried on 29 April 1768 at St. Mary the Virgin, Bury, Manchester, Lancashire.
The christening of "Alicia Whittle" is listed in St. Mary, Deane (or Deane By Bolton), Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065), which states that she was christened on 1 January 1692/1693 as the daughter of "Henrici Whittle", and that Henrici Whittle was of "Northhampton". Also, the christening of "Alice Whittle" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 844816 and 1545477, Item #3), which states that she was christened on 1 January 1692/1693 in Deane By Bolton, Lancashire, and that her father was "Henrici Whittle".
Historical Information and Photos of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire, are available online at:
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LAN/Deane/StMary.shtml
Marriage Notes for Edmundus Key and Alicia Whittle-221
The marriage of "Edmundus Kay" and "Alicia Whittle" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 564346 and 844816), which states that they were married on 2 November 1717 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire.
The christening of "Jacob Kay" is listed in FamilySearch (via FHL Films # 844816 and 1545477), which states that he was christened on 30 April 1721 in Deane, Lancashire, and that his father was "Edmund Kay".
"Thomas Hampson" is listed as the father of five children (Margreta, Jacob, Elizabetha, Maria and Anna) in his children's christening records of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (via FHL Film # 21103065, Item #2), between 1711 and 1726.
The christening of "Anna Key" is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Film # 844816), which states that she was christened on 24 July 1690 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, and that her father was "Edmundi Key".
The christening of "Margreta Hampson" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that she was christened on 20 October 1711 and that her father was "Thomas Hampson" of "Hullonia inferiori" [lower].
The christening of "Jacobus Hampson" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that he was christened on 2 December 1714 and that his father was "Thomas Hampson" of "Boltonia Magna".
The christening of "Maria Hampson" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that she was christened on 14 January 1721/1722 and that her father was "Thomas Hampson" of "Hul Superiori".
The christening of "Anna Hampson" is listed in the parish register of St. Mary, Deane, Lancashire (FHL Film # 2113065, Item #2), which states that she was christened on 27 November 1726 and that her father was "Thomas Hampson" of "Hullonia Superiori".
In the 1841 Census, George Nichols is listed as being about 14 years old (born about 1827), not born in Northumberland, and working as a "Coal miner".
In the 1851 Census, George Nichols is listed as being about 26 years old (born about 1825), born in Morton, Cumberland, married and working as a "Coal Miner" while residing in Cassop, Durham.
In the 1861 Census, George Nichols is listed as being about 36 years old (born about 1825), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, married and working as a "Coal Miner" while residing in Cowpen, Northumberland.
In the 1871 Census, George Nicholls is listed as being about 47 years old (born about 1824), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, married and working as a "Coal Miner" while residing in Bothal Demesne, Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1881 Census, George Nicholls is listed as being about 57 years old (born about 1824), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, married and working as a "Coal Miner" while residing in Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1891 Census, George Nichols is listed as being about 69 years old (born about 1822), born in Morton, Northumberland, married and working as a "Coal Miner" while residing in Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1901 Census, George Nichols is listed as being about 78 years old (born about 1823), married and residing in Bedlington, Northumberland. Note: No occupation or place of birth is listed in the census record for George Nichols.
In the 1851 Census, Isabella (Nichols) is listed as being about 22 years old (born about 1829), born in Alston, Cumberland, married and residing in Cassop, Durham.
In the 1861 Census, Isabella (Nichols) Nichols is listed as being about 32 years old (born about 1829), born in Munthead, married and residing in Cowpen, Northumberland.
In the 1871 Census, Isabella (Nicholls) is listed as being about 43 years old (born about 1828), born in Allendale, Northumberland, married and residing in Bothal Demesne, Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1881 Census, Isabella (Nicholls) is listed as being about 52 years old (born about 1829), born in Auston Moor (or Alston Moor), Cumberland, married and residing in Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1891 Census, Isabella (Nichols) is listed as being about 65 years old (born about 1826), born in Nenthead, Northumberland, married and residing in Bedlington, Northumberland.
In the 1901 Census, Isabella (Nichols) is listed as being about 73 years old (born about 1828), married and residing in Bedlington, Northumberland. Note: No occupation or place of birth is listed in the census record for Isabella (Nichols).
Marriage Notes for George Nichols and Isabella (Bell) Slack-127
In July 2009, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of George Nichols and Isabella Slack, which stated that they were married by Banns on 30 December 1844 in the parish church of Monk Hesilden (or Monk Hesleden or Monk Hesleton), Durham, England, and that George Nichols was "under age" and a Bachelor and Pitman "of this Parish", and that his father was John Nichols, a Pitman; and that Isabella Slack was also "under age" and a Spinster "of this Parish", and that her father was William Slack, a Pitman. The marriage was witnessed by William Weatherell and Eleanor Tate. (This marriage was vertified by Ethel M. Brough in September 2009, using FHL Film # 1885567, Item #6.)
The birth of John Nichols is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1851 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1849), born in Northumberland and residing with his parents in Cassop, Durham.
In the 1861 Census, John Nichols is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1849), born in Longbenton, Northumberland, and residing with his parents in Cowpen, Northumberland.
The 1825 christening of "James Stewart" is listed and shown in FindMyPast, which record states that he was christened on 13 April 1825 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, and that his parents were "John and Elizth Stewart" of "Chirton" and that John was a "Collier".
In the 1841 Census, "James Stewart" is listed as being 16 years old (born about 1825), born in Northumberland, England, and residing with his probable parents, John Stewart (age 45 and working as a Collier) and Elizabeth (age 44), and five probable siiblings, at: Percy Main (street), Chirton (town), Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
The 1847 marriage certificate of "James Stewart" and "Jane Nicholson" was obtained from the England by Ethel M. Brough in July 2009, and stated that they were married by Banns on 27 December 1847 at the Parish Church of Pittington, Durham, England; that James Stewart was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Pitman of New Pittington, and that his father was John Stewart, a Pitman; and that Jane "Nicholson" was "of full age" and a Spinster of New Pittington, and that her father was John "Nicholson", a Pitman. The marriage was witnessed by George Green and Edward Bell.
In the 1851 Census, "James Stewart" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1825), born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 26), and their two children (John--age 2, and Elizabeth--age 11 months old), at: Double Row, Delaval Colliery, Seaton Delaval (Township), Seghill (Ecclesiastical District), Northumberland, England.
In the 1861 Census, "James Stuart" is listed as being 37 years old (born about 1824), born in Penshaw, Durham, England, married and working as a "Coal Miner", and residing with his wife, Jane (age 35), and their three children (John--age 13, Jane--age 9, and Isaac--age 1), at: Cassop, Durham, England.
The 1827 christening of Jane Nichols is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1514523), which states that she was christened on 12 August 1827 in the Rainton Chapel Parish of Houghton-le-Spring in Durham County, England, as the daughter of "John and Jane Nichols" of "Pittington" and that John was a "Pitman".
In the 1841 Census, Jane Nichols is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1829), born in Northumberland, England, and residing with her parents, John Nichols (age 44) and Jane (age 43), and seven siblings, at: St. Andrew, Northumberland, England.
The 1847 marriage certificate of "James Stewart" and "Jane Nicholson" was obtained from the England by Ethel M. Brough in July 2009, and stated that they were married by Banns on 27 December 1847 at the Parish Church of Pittington, Durham, England; that James Stewart was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Pitman of New Pittington, and that his father was John Stewart, a Pitman; and that Jane "Nicholson" was "of full age" and a Spinster of New Pittington, and that her father was John "Nicholson", a Pitman. The marriage was witnessed by George Green and Edward Bell.
In the 1851 Census, "Jane Stewart" is listed as being 26 years old (born about 1825), born in Renton (probably Rainton), Durham, England, married and residing with her husband, James Stewart (age 26), and their two children (John--age 2, and Elizabeth--age 11 months old), at: Double Row, Delaval Colliery, Seaton Delaval (Township), Seghill (Ecclesiastical District), Northumberland, England.
In the 1861 Census, "Jane Stuart" is listed as being 35 years old (born about 1826), born in Middle Rainton, Durham, England, married and residing with her husband, James Stuart (age 37), and their three children (John--age 13, Jane--age 9, and Isaac--age 1), at: Cassop, Durham, England.
Marriage Notes for James Stewart and Jane Nichols-122
The 1847 marriage certificate of "James Stewart" and "Jane Nicholson" was obtained from the England by Ethel M. Brough in July 2009, and stated that they were married by Banns on 27 December 1847 at the Parish Church of Pittington, Durham, England; that James Stewart was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Pitman of New Pittington, and that his father was John Stewart, a Pitman; and that Jane "Nicholson" was "of full age" and a Spinster of New Pittington, and that her father was John "Nicholson", a Pitman. The marriage was witnessed by George Green and Edward Bell.
The 1848 birth of "John Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in October-December 1848 in Tynemouth district, Northumberland, England, and that his mother's surname was "Nichols". (Geographical Note: The FreeBMD lists Earsdon, Seaton Delaval and Seaton Valley are civil districts in Tynemouth district, Northumberland, England.)
In the 1851 Census, "John Stewart" is listed as being 2 years old (born about 1849), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, England, and residing with his parents, James Stewart (age 26) and Jane (age 26), and a sibling, at: Double Row, Delaval Colliery, Seaton Delaval (Township), Seghill (Ecclesiastical District), Northumberland, England.
In the 1861 Census, "John Stuart" is listed as being 13 years old (born about 1848), born in Seaton Colliery, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, James Stuart (age 37) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Cassop, Durham, England.
The 1850 birth of "Elizabeth Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in April-June 1850 in Tynemouth district (which includes the civil parish of Earsdon), Northumberland, England, and that her mother's surname was "Nichols".
In the 1851 Census, "Elizabeth Stewart" is listed as being 11 months old (born about April 1850--as the 1851 Census was taken on 30 March 1851), born in Earsdon, Northumberland, England, and residing with her parents, James Stewart (age 26) and Jane (age 26), and a sibling, at: Double Row, Delaval Colliery, Seaton Delaval (Township), Seghill (Ecclesiastical District), Northumberland, England.
The 1851 death of "Elizabeth Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her death was registered in July-September 1851 in Tynemouth district, Northumberland, England, and that she died when she was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1852 birth of "Jane Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that her birth was registered in July-September 1852 in Tynemouth district, Northumberland, England, and that her mother's surname was "Nichols".
In the 1861 Census, "Jane Stuart" is listed as being 9 years old (born about 1852), born in Seaton Colliery, Durham, England, and residing with her parents, James Stuart (age 37) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Cassop, Durham, England.
In the 1871 Census, "Jane Stewart" is listed as being 18 years old (born about 1853), born in Seaton, Northumberland, England, unmarried and working as a "Domestic Servant", and residing in the home of John Hutton (age 43) and Mary (age 39) and their five children, at: Coxhoe Long Row, Coxhoe, Durham, England.
The 1854 birth of "Charles Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his birth was registered in April-June 1854 in Tynemouth district, Northumberland, England, and that his mother's surname was "Nichols".
The 1856 death of "Charles Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1856 in Durham district, County Durham, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old.
In the 1861 Census, "Isaac Stuart" is listed as being 1 year old (born before 7 April 1860--as the 1861 Census was taken on 7 April 1861), born in Cassop, Durham, England, and residing with his parents, James Stuart (age 37) and Jane (age 35), and two siblings, at: Cassop, Durham, England.
The 1862 death of "Isaac Stewart" is listed in the online GRO Index and FreeBMD, which combined states that his death was registered in January-March 1862 in Durham district, County Durham, England, and that he died when he was "1" year old.
The christening of Joannis Johnson is listed in the IGI (via the LDS Extraction Program, FHL Book # 593802, RG4, 2280-2281), which states that the parents of Joannis Johnson were Georgii Johnson and Anna Maria Forebrother.
In July 2009, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Johnson and Margaret Nichols, which stated that they were married by Banns on 28 April 1845 in the Parish Church of St. Hilda in South Shields, Durham, England, and that John Johnson was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Collier of South Shields, and that his father was George Johnson, a Collier; and that Margaret Nichols was "of full age" and a Spinster of South Shields, and that her father was John Nichols, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by W. Jameson and Jas. Ramsey.
In the 1861 Census, John Johnson is listed as being about 31 years old (born about 1830), born in Felling, Durham, married and working as a Potter while residing in Gateshead, Durham.
In the 1871 Census, John Johnson is listed as being about 42 years old (born about 1829), born in Felling, Durham, married and working as a Labourer while residing in Gateshead, Durham.
In the 1881 Census, John Johnson is listed as being about 52 years old (born about 1829), born in Hetton, Durham, married and working as a Coal Miner while residing in Boldon, Durham.
Research Note: The IGI contains the christening of a John Johnson, who was the son of John Johnson and Jane, who was christened on 26 September 1830 at St. Andrew, Auckland, Durhamshire, England.
"Margaret Nichols" is listed in the IGI (via LDS patron submission), which states that she was born on 12 January 1829 and christened on 29 September 1829. Her birth and christening possibly took place in or near Gateshead, Durham, England.
In the 1841 Census, Margaret Nichols is listed as being about 10 years old (born about 1831) and not born in Northumberland.
In July 2009, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Johnson and Margaret Nichols, which stated that they were married by Banns on 28 April 1845 in the Parish Church of St. Hilda in South Shields, Durham, England, and that John Johnson was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Collier of South Shields, and that his father was George Johnson, a Collier; and that Margaret Nichols was "of full age" and a Spinster of South Shields, and that her father was John Nichols, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by W. Jameson and Jas. Ramsey.
In the 1861 Census, Margaret (Johnson) is listed as being about 31 years old (born about 1830), born in Gateshead, Durham, married and residing in Gateshead, Durham.
In the 1871 Census, Margaret (Johnson) is listed as being about 42 years old (born about 1829), born in Newcastle, Northumberland, married and residing in Gateshead, Durham.
In the 1881 Census, Margaret (Johnson) is listed as being about 50 years old (born about 1831), born in Hilton, Durham, married and residing in Boldon, Durham.
Marriage Notes for Joannis Johnson and Margaret Nichols-123
In July 2009, Ethel M. Brough obtained a copy of the marriage certificate from England of John Johnson and Margaret Nichols, which stated that they were married by Banns on 28 April 1845 in the Parish Church of St. Hilda in South Shields, Durham, England, and that John Johnson was "of full age" and a Bachelor and Collier of South Shields, and that his father was George Johnson, a Collier; and that Margaret Nichols was "of full age" and a Spinster of South Shields, and that her father was John Nichols, a Collier. The marriage was witnessed by W. Jameson and Jas. Ramsey.
In the 1881 Census, William Johnson is listed as being about 22 years old (born about 1859), born in "S Land" (or Sunderland), Durham, unmarried and working as a Coal Miner while residing with his parents, John and Margaret Johnson in Boldon, Durham.
The birth of John Henry Johnson is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1861 Census, John H. Johnson is listed as being about 2 years old (born about 1859) and born in Gateshead, Durham.
In the 1871 Census, John H. Johnson is listed as being about 12 years old (born about 1859) and born in Gateshead, Durham.
The birth of Margaret Johnson is listed in the online FreeBMD.
In the 1871 Census, Margaret Johnson is listed as being about 7 years old (born about 1864) and born in Gateshead, Durham.