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Robert Bilton Ellmer and Hannah Adams




Husband Robert Bilton Ellmer

           Born: Abt 1808 - Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 29 Jan 1808 - Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Richard Elmore (Abt 1770-Bef 1841)
         Mother: Hannah Bilton (Abt 1780-      )


       Marriage: Bet Jul and Sep 1865 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Exgu (?), 1841, New Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire.

• occupation: Labourer, loging along with wife Christina, 1851, Eastoft, Lincolnshire.

• occupation: Labourer, widowed, lodging, 1861, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire.

• occupation: Labourer, 1871, 48 High Street, Barnby Dun, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Bricklayer's labourer, 1881, 57 George Street, Wombwell, Yorkshire.




Wife Hannah Adams

           Born: Abt 1816 - Barnby Dun, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

  Other Partner: Unknown (      -      )

Events

• occupation: Farm labourer, unmarried, 1861, Barnby Dun, Yorkshire.


Children


John Burtwistle and Harriet Bayes Adams




Husband John Burtwistle

           Born: Abt 1841 - Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 28 Nov 1841 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Burtwistle (Abt 1811-      )
         Mother: Sarah Cooper (Abt 1816-1865)


       Marriage: 21 Sep 1870 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire

Events

• occupation: Bricklayer, 1861, Haxey, Lincolnshire.




Wife Harriet Bayes Adams

           Born: Abt 1850 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 7 Jul 1850 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Adams (Abt 1809-      )
         Mother: Ann Bayes (Abt 1811-      )




Children


Henry Adams and Mary Ann Hill




Husband Henry Adams

           Born: 27 Jun 1846 - Campsall, Yorkshire
     Christened: 26 Jul 1846 - Campsall, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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       Marriage: 27 Jul 1867 - Ledsham with Fairburn, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: joiner, 1891, Fairburn, Yorkshire.




Wife Mary Ann Hill

           Born: Abt 1850 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 22 Sep 1850 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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Children
1 M James Adams

           Born: Abt 1869 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 17 Jan 1869 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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2 F Eliza Mary Adams

           Born: Abt 1870 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 2 Jun 1870 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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3 F Alice Jane Adams

           Born: Abt 1872 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 3 Nov 1872 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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4 M Thomas Henry Adams

           Born: Abt 1874 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 12 Aug 1874 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 1903
         Buried: 1903 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Mary Hannah Townsley (1878-1959)
           Marr: 28 May 1901 - Brotherton, Yorkshire


5 M Ernest Adams

           Born: Abt 1877 - Glasshoughton, Yorkshire
     Christened: 25 Jan 1880 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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6 M Walter Adams

           Born: Abt 1879 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 25 Jan 1880 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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7 M John Hill Adams

           Born: Abt 1882 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 24 May 1882 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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8 F Margaret Adams

           Born: Abt 1884 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
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9 F Ellen Adams

           Born: Abt 1887 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 13 Feb 1887 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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10 F Ada Adams

           Born: Abt 1888 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 24 Nov 1889 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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11 M Frederick Adams

           Born: Abt 1893 - Fairburn, Yorkshire
     Christened: 25 Jun 1893 - Ledsham, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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Henry Adams and Mary Johnson




Husband Henry Adams

           Born: Abt 1823 - Heck, Yorkshire
     Christened: 13 Jul 1823 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 1897
         Buried: 


         Father: Robert Adams (Abt 1794-1872)
         Mother: Sarah Bean (Abt 1791-      )


       Marriage: Bet Oct and Dec 1845 - Goole District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Servant, widowed, 1851, Cowick, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1871, Cowick, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1881, Snaith, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1891, Snaith, Yorkshire.




Wife Mary Johnson

           Born: Abt 1823 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 29 Jun 1823 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Richard Johnson (Abt 1799-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth Masterman (Abt 1799-      )




Children
1 M Henry Adams

           Born: Abt 1846 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 29 Nov 1846 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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2 M John Adams

           Born: Abt 1849 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 23 May 1849 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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Henry Adams and Elizabeth Johnson




Husband Henry Adams

           Born: Abt 1823 - Heck, Yorkshire
     Christened: 13 Jul 1823 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 1897
         Buried: 


         Father: Robert Adams (Abt 1794-1872)
         Mother: Sarah Bean (Abt 1791-      )


       Marriage: Bet Apr and Jun 1853 - Goole District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Servant, widowed, 1851, Cowick, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1871, Cowick, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1881, Snaith, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1891, Snaith, Yorkshire.




Wife Elizabeth Johnson

           Born: Abt 1828 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 27 Apr 1828 - Snaith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Richard Johnson (Abt 1799-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth Masterman (Abt 1799-      )



  Other Partner: Unknown (      -      )


Children
1 F Mary Ann Adams

           Born: Abt 1861 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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2 F Rose Alice Adams

           Born: Abt 1863 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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3 F Sarah Adams

           Born: Abt 1865 - Cowick, Yorkshire
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4 F Ada Adams

           Born: Abt 1868 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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5 M George Adams

           Born: Abt 1871 - Cowick, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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Charles Roland Temperton and Isabella Adams




Husband Charles Roland Temperton

           Born: 5 Mar 1887 - Frickley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 1948 - Manchester, Lancashire
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         Father: William Temperton (Abt 1857-1936)
         Mother: Jane Ellen Drury (Abt 1862-1930)


       Marriage: Bet Jul and Sep 1906 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Railway wagon builder, 1911, Balby, Yorkshire.




Wife Isabella Adams

           Born: 13 Jul 1886 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 1955 - Newton, Lancashire
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Edna Mary Temperton

           Born: 14 Sep 1906 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 2004 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
         Buried: 



2 F Annie Temperton

           Born: 5 Jan 1908 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 1998
         Buried: 



3 F Mabel Temperton

           Born: Abt 1911 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 1911 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
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4 M William Harold Temperton

           Born: 18 Sep 1913 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 8 May 1977 - Newton le Willows, Lancashire
         Buried: 



5 M George Temperton

           Born: 5 Oct 1920 - Newton le Willows, Lancashire
     Christened: 
           Died: 1982 - Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
         Buried: 





James Adams and Sarah Mounteer




Husband James Adams

           Born: 
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   Relationship:  -  No evidence this couple married
   Marr. Status: No evidence this couple married



Wife Sarah Mounteer

           Born: Abt 1818 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 8 Feb 1818 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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         Father: Thomas Mounteer (Abt 1780-1835)
         Mother: Amelia (Millie) Hardy (Abt 1790-1854)



   Other Spouse: Renard Shaw (Abt 1817-      ) - 29 Oct 1841 - St Giles Church, Pontefract, Yorkshire


Children
1 F Mary Anne Mounteer

           Born: Abt 1835 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 22 Mar 1835 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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James Adams and Elizabeth Rowbottom




Husband James Adams

           Born: Abt 1816 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 18 Apr 1816 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1869
         Buried: 


         Father: William Adams (Abt 1780-      )
         Mother: Mary (Abt 1781-      )


       Marriage: 31 Aug 1841 - Pontefract, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Mariner, 1851, Knottingley, Yorkshire.




Wife Elizabeth Rowbottom

           Born: Abt 1822 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 27 Oct 1822 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: George Rowbottom (Abt 1799-      )
         Mother: Susanna Thompson (1797-      )




Children
1 F Susanna Adams

           Born: Abt 1841 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 12 Dec 1841 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1857 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 





James Adams and Sarah Dobson




Husband James Adams

           Born: Abt 1816 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 18 Apr 1816 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1869
         Buried: 


         Father: William Adams (Abt 1780-      )
         Mother: Mary (Abt 1781-      )


       Marriage: Bet Apr and Jun 1853 - Leeds District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Mariner, 1851, Knottingley, Yorkshire.




Wife Sarah Dobson

           Born: Abt 1824 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 24 Jan 1824 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1888 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: Anthony Dobson (Abt 1801-      )
         Mother: Ann Copley (Abt 1801-      )


Events

• abode: Husband not present, 1861, Knottingley, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Ferry keeper, widowed, 1871, Knottingley, Yorkshire.

• abode: 1881, Knottingley, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Domestic duties, spinster, 1851, Knottingley, Yorkshire.


Children
1 M Thomas William Adams

           Born: Abt 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 27 Feb 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Hannah Grubb (Abt 1858-      )
           Marr: 22 Aug 1885 - Knottingley, Yorkshire


2 M Charles Adams

           Born: Abt 1855 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 6 May 1855 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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3 F Sarah Hannah Adams

           Born: Abt 1858 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 18 Oct 1858 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 F Annie Mary Adams

           Born: Abt 1859 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 25 Dec 1862 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: John Ambler (Abt 1852-      )
           Marr: 10 May 1876 - Knottingley, Yorkshire


5 M James Anthony Adams

           Born: Abt 1861 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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James Henry Adams and Ellen Selina Bull




Husband James Henry Adams

           Born: Abt 1858 - Heck, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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         Father: William Adams (Abt 1818-      )
         Mother: Esther Bramley (Abt 1837-      )


       Marriage: Bet Apr and Jun 1884 - Wakefield District, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Coal miner, living with parents, 1881, Kippax, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Coal miner, 1891, Glasshoughton, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Coal miner, 1901, Hemsworth, Yorkshire.




Wife Ellen Selina Bull

           Born: Abt 1867 - Derby, Derbyshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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Children
1 F Lily Adams

           Born: Abt 1887 - Castleford, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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2 M Thomas Adams

           Born: Abt 1889 - Allerton Bywater, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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3 F Ellen Adams

           Born: Abt 1890 - Castleford, Yorkshire
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4 F Esther Adams

           Born: Abt 1893 - Kinsley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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5 M Nathaniel Adams

           Born: Abt 1895 - Kinsley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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6 M Harry Adams

           Born: Abt 1899 - Hemsworth, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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George Henry Scratchard and Jane Adams




Husband George Henry Scratchard

           Born: Abt 1846
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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       Marriage: 19 Jan 1867 - St Giles Church, Pontefract, Yorkshire



Wife Jane Adams

           Born: Abt 1845 - Pontefract, Yorkshire
     Christened: 27 Apr 1845 - Pontefract, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Adams (Abt 1817-      )
         Mother: Mary Parker (Abt 1817-      )




Children


Job Adams and Sarah Lawson




Husband Job Adams

           Born: 1 Jan 1843 - Kirk Smeaton, Yorkshire
     Christened: 6 Mar 1853 - Brotherton, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 23 Feb 1870 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Master builder, 1871, Whitley, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Builder & publican, 1881, Whitley, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Builder, 1891, Whitley, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Builder & mason, 1901, Whitley, Yorkshire.




Wife Sarah Lawson

           Born: Abt 1850 - Whitley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 29 Sep 1950 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Lawson (Abt 1805-1865)
         Mother: Sarah Turton (Abt 1812-1886)


Events

• occupation: Housekeeper - domestic servant, widowed, 1911, Doncaster, Yorkshire.


Children
1 M William Adams

           Born: Abt 1871 - Whitley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 29 Oct 1971 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: Apr 1872 - Whitley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 5 Apr 1872 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire



2 M Ernest Adams

           Born: Abt 1872 - Whitley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 11 Aug 1872 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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3 F Elizabeth Emma Adams

           Born: Abt 1874 - Whitley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 9 Aug 1874 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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4 F Rosa Adams

           Born: Abt 1883 - Whitley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 10 Sep 1883 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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John Adams and Sarah Ann Coates




Husband John Adams

           Born: 
     Christened: 
           Died: Bef 1861
         Buried: 
       Marriage: Dec 1854 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire



Wife Sarah Ann Coates

           Born: Abt 1825 - Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire
     Christened: 30 Jun 1837 - Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Coates (Abt 1792-Bet 1851/1861)
         Mother: Sarah Dimbleby (Abt 1795-      )


Events

• occupation: Charwoman, widowed, living with mother, 1861, Doncaster, Yorkshire.


Children
1 F Sarah Adams

           Born: Abt 1856 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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John Adams and Ann Popplewell




Husband John Adams

           Born: Abt 1800 - Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 28 Mar 1800 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Samuel Adams (Abt 1770-      )
         Mother: Ann (      -      )


       Marriage: 25 Feb 1823 - Althorpe, Lincolnshire



Wife Ann Popplewell

           Born: Abt 1798 - Althorpe, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 12 Aug 1798 - Althorpe, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Popplewell (Abt 1765-      )
         Mother: Esther Selby (Abt 1765-      )



   Other Spouse: John Adam (Abt 1795-      ) - 25 Feb 1823 - Althorpe, Lincolnshire

Events

• abode: Husband not present (widowed?), 1841, Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire.


Children
1 M Samuel Adams

           Born: Abt 1823 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 8 Dec 1823 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
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2 M John Adams

           Born: Abt 1825 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 11 Sep 1825 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Ann Lindley (Abt 1827-      )
           Marr: 6 Jul 1848 - Owston, Lincolnshire


3 F Ann Adams

           Born: Abt 1828 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 27 Jul 1828 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
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4 F Maria Adams

           Born: Abt 1830 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 
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5 M George Adams

           Born: Abt 1832 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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6 F Elizabeth Adams

           Born: Abt 1833 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 16 Jul 1833 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
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7 F Mary Popplewell Adams

           Born: Abt 1836 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 17 Jan 1836 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
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John Adams and Ann Lindley




Husband John Adams

           Born: Abt 1825 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 11 Sep 1825 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: John Adams (Abt 1800-      )
         Mother: Ann Popplewell (Abt 1798-      )


       Marriage: 6 Jul 1848 - Owston, Lincolnshire

Events

• occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1851, Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire.




Wife Ann Lindley

           Born: Abt 1827 - Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 7 Aug 1827 - Owston, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: John Lindley (Abt 1796-1857)
         Mother: Susanna Boothby (Abt 1791-1834)




Children
1 F Susannah Adams

           Born: Abt 1849 - Graizelound, Haxey, Lincolnshire
     Christened: 4 Feb 1849 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 





John Adams and Hannah Coward




Husband John Adams

           Born: Abt 1825 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 26 Jun 1825 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1891
         Buried: 


         Father: William Adams (Abt 1780-      )
         Mother: Mary (Abt 1781-      )


       Marriage: 27 Sep 1846 - St Giles Church, Pontefract, Yorkshire

Events

• occupation: Master, wife not present, 1861, Vessel "Two Sisters", Queen Dock, Hull, Yorkshire.

• occupation: Waterman, widowed, 1871, Vessel, Tetney Lock, Lincolnshire.

• occupation: Waterman,remarried, living with stepson Lineger Pickering, 1881, Knottingley, Yorkshire.




Wife Hannah Coward

           Born: Abt 1827 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 15 Apr 1827 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Coward (Abt 1783-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth (Abt 1785-      )


Events

• abode: Husband not present, 1861, Knottingley, Yorkshire.


Children
1 F Elizabeth Adams

           Born: Abt 1849 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 20 Feb 1849 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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2 M John Adams

           Born: Abt 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 25 Jan 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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3 F Mary Hannah Adams

           Born: Abt 1852 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 8 Jan 1852 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
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4 F Alice Adams

           Born: Abt 1855 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 28 Mar 1855 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Thomas Midgley Brook (Abt 1851-      )
           Marr: 13 Apr 1878 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Unknown (      -      )


5 F Harriet Adams

           Born: Abt 1856 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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6 F Ada Adams

           Born: Abt 1859 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
           Died: 
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7 F Sarah Adams

           Born: Abt 1865 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
     Christened: 
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