Saturday 30 March 2013

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

Thursday 28 March 2013

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.


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

Saturday 23 March 2013

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.






Tuesday 19 March 2013

My 2nd Great Grandparents


James Bradley
Hannah (nee Fisher)

James was born in 1831 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 9 January 1831 at St Mary Church, High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 June 1841 he lived with his parents at Church Lane, Sileby. On 30 March 1851 he lived at Barrow Road, Sileby; his occupation was Framework Knitter. In 1856 James married Hannah Fisher in Leicestershire. On 7 April 1861 they lived at 124 King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire; James’ occupation was Framework Knitter of Cott & Wollen sox. On 2 April 1871 they lived at 38 Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; James’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 29 November 1874 they lived at Church Lane, Sileby, Leicestershire; James’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 27 May 1877 they lived at Back Lane, Sileby, Leicestershire; James’ occupation was Framework Knitter. On 31 August 1879, 3 April 1881 & 5 April 1891 they lived at Back Lane, Sileby, Leicestershire; James’ occupation on 3 April 1881 was Sock Maker & on 5 April 1891 James was a Framework Knitter. On 3 April 1893 James’ occupation was Framework Knitter. James died on 19 April 1894, he was 63 years old; James is buried with his wife Hannah in grave plot C176 at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.


Hannah was born on 15 March 1838 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 30 March 1851 she lived with her parents at Barrow Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was Framework Knitter. In 1856 Hannah married James Bradley in Leicestershire. On 7 April 1861 Hannah’s occupation was Seamer of Cott & Wollen Sox. On 2 April 1871 Hannah’s occupation was Household Work. On 3 April 1881 Hannah’s occupation was Housewife. On 5 April 1891 Hannah’s occupation was Washer Woman. On 31 March 1901 Hannah lived at 74 Cossington Road, Sileby, Leicestershire; her occupation was Laundress. Hannah died on 4 April 1911, she was 73 years old; Hannah is buried with her husband James in grave plot C176 at Sileby Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, England.


James and Hannah had 13 children –
Robert James                   Born 1857 Sileby                               Died 1935 Leicestershire
Henrietta                          Born 1858 Sileby                               Died 1864 Sileby
Isabella                             Born 1860 Sileby                               Died 1941 Leicestershire
William Henry                   Born 1861 Sileby                               Died 1864 Sileby
Mary Hannah                    Born 1864 Sileby                               Died 1872 Sileby
Elizabeth Violetta              Born 1866 Sileby                               Died 1954 Sileby
Henrietta Ellen                  Born 1868 Sileby                              Died 1951 Leicestershire
Miriam                              Born 1870 Sileby                              Died 1872 Sileby
James Colin                      Born 1872 Sileby                              Died 1949 Leicestershire
Hannah Matilda                 Born 1874 Sileby              
Miriam                              Born 1877 Sileby                              Died 1931 Leicestershire
Clara Sylvia                      Born 1879 Sileby                              Died 1951 Leicestershire
Dora Loveday                   Born 1881 Sileby                              Died 1919 Leicestershire







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

Sunday 17 March 2013

Joseph 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.

Sarah was born on 7 December 1806 in Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Jabez was born on 16 January 1816 in Sileby, Leicestershire, England. Jabez died in 1889 in Leicestershire, he was 73 years old.

Arthur was born in 1818 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England; he was baptized on 4 October 1818 at St Mary Church, Sileby, Leicestershire. On 7 June 1841 he lived at Brook Street, Sileby; Arthur’s occupation was Framework Knitter. In 1848 Arthur married Mary Preston. On 30 March 1851 Arthur’s occupation was Framework Knitter. On 7 April 1861 Arthur’s occupation was Lime House Gaffer. Arthur died on 23 July 1880 in Sileby, Leicestershire; he was 61 years old.

Joseph was born 17 June 1822 in Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Joel was born on 14 May 1823 in Sileby, Leicestershire, England.

Hannah was born on 21 February 1826 in Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 June 1841 Hannah lived at Brook Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.















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

Friday 15 March 2013

My 3rd Great Grandparents


Joseph Wddowson
Ann (nee Porter)

Joseph was born in 1801 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. Joseph married Ann Porter on 25 August 1822; his occupation was Framework Knitter. On 7 June 1841 Joseph’s occupation was Framework Knitter.

Ann was born on 26 January 1802 at Sileby, Leicestershire, England. On 7 June 1841 Ann and Joseph lived at Brook Street, Sileby, Leicestershire.

Joseph and Ann had 7 children –
Sarah               Born 1806 Sileby
Jabez               Born 1816 Sileby                    Died 1889 Leicestershire
Arthur             Born 1818 Sileby                     Died 1880 Sileby
Joseph             Born 1822 Sileby
Joel                 Born 1823 Sileby
Hannah           Born 1826 Sileby
William           Born 1828 Sileby                      Died 1880 Leicestershire







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

Saturday 2 March 2013

Surname Saturday - Brown

This is my surname and the origins.



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)


Brown

Variants Brown, Browne, Brewin, Brownson, Broun. A nickname meaning ‘dark reddish complexion’. This name is of Anglo-Norman descent spreading to the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales in early times and is found in many mediaeval manuscripts throughout the above islands. Examples of such are a Gamel Brun who was recorded in the ancient register ‘Valor Ecclesiasticus’ (England), and in Scotland William Brun witnessed a charter of Donald, Earl of Mar, of lands of Dronlaw, in the year 1279. A Stephen Brunson and Jane Boulton were married in Saint George, Hanover Square, in the year 1776 and a Robert Brown, County Somerset, was recorded in ‘Kirby’s Quest’, in the reign of Edward III. The Browns of Ireland were one of the tribes of Galway and descended from a Norman le brun at the time of the Anglo-Norman Invasion. They were one of the four Norman septs who took over the territory of Tirawley from the Fiachrach.