Robert Ellis and Mary Hannah Briggs
Husband Robert Ellis
Born: Abt 1839 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 30 Oct 1839 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Ellis (Abt 1809- ) Mother: Sarah West Burton (Abt 1813- )
Marriage: Jul-Sep 1861 - Goole District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Master of vessel "Friend", unmarried, 1861, Chelsea, London, Middlesex.
• Occupation: Master, 1871, Vessel "Hester & Hannah", London Docks.
• Occupation: Mariner, 1881, Goole, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Mariner, 1891, Goole, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Mate of steamship, 1901, Goole, Yorkshire.
Wife Mary Hannah Briggs
Born: Abt 1841 - Goole, Yorkshire Baptised: 3 Feb 1841 - Hook, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Briggs (Abt 1806-1875) Mother: Mary Arneal (Abt 1806-1877)
Children
1 M Edwin Ellis
Born: Abt 1862 - Goole, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
2 F Annie Ellis
Born: Abt 1864 - Goole, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
3 F Jane Amelia Ellis
Born: Abt 1871 - Goole, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
4 M Joseph Robert Ellis
Born: Abt 1874 - Goole, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
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Henry Pilsworth and Mary Jane Briggs
Husband Henry Pilsworth
Born: Abt 1865 - West Butterwick, Lincolnshire Baptised: 16 Oct 1865 - Methodist Baptism, Axholm, Lincolnshire Died: 1953 Buried:
Father: Thomas Pilsworth (Abt 1825- ) Mother: Harriet Watson (Abt 1828- )
Marriage: 31 Jan 1897 - Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Other Spouse: Sarah Jane Harpham (Abt 1867-1892) - Oct-Dec 1884 - Glanford Brigg District, LincolnshireEvents
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1891, West Butterwick, Lincolnshire.
• Occupation: Horse man on farm, remarried, 1901, West Butterwick, Lincolnshire.
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1911, West Butterwick, Lincolnshire.
Wife Mary Jane Briggs
Born: Abt 1871 - Broughton, Lancashire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Elsie May Pilsworth
Born: Abt 1902 - West Butterwick, Lincolnshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
2 F Florence Alice Pilsworth
Born: Abt 1903 - West Butterwick, Lincolnshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
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James Clayton and Mary Jonas Briggs
Husband James Clayton
Born: Baptised: Died: Buried:Marriage: 24 Dec 1864 - Bradford, Yorkshire
Wife Mary Jonas Briggs
Born: Abt 1845 - Shipley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: George Edward Farrar (Abt 1852- ) - 30 Mar 1878 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire (A widow before this marriage)
Children
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George Edward Farrar and Mary Jonas Briggs
Husband George Edward Farrar
Born: Abt 1852 - West Haddlesey, Yorkshire Baptised: 30 May 1852 - Birkin, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown ( - ) Mother: Hannah Farrar (Abt 1829- )
Marriage: 30 Mar 1878 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, YorkshireMarr. Status: A widow before this marriage
Other Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Backhouse (Abt 1850-1877) - 15 Mar 1873 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, YorkshireEvents
• abode: Listed as George Smith and living with mother & stepfather James Smith, 1861, Kirk Smeaton, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1881, Kellington, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: General labourer, 1891, Keighley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Labourer, 1911, Keighley, Yorkshire.
Wife Mary Jonas Briggs
Born: Abt 1845 - Shipley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: James Clayton ( - ) - 24 Dec 1864 - Bradford, Yorkshire
Children
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Rob Roy Lund and Matilda Briggs
Husband Rob Roy Lund
Born: Abt 1862 - Shipley, Yorkshire Baptised: 25 Dec 1863 - Shipley, Yorkshire Died: 5 May 1928 - Shipley, Yorkshire Buried:Marriage: 13 Dec 1884 - Calverley, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Colour carter in stuff warehouse, 1891, Idle, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Silk skein dyer, 1901, Shipley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Dyer's labourer, 1911, Shipley, Derbyshire.
Wife Matilda Briggs
Born: Abt 1857 - Hirst Courtney, Yorkshire Baptised: 8 Nov 1857 - Birkin, Yorkshire Died: 1924 - Shipley, Yorkshire Buried:
Father: William Briggs (Abt 1831-1891) Mother: Matilda Birkby (Abt 1835-1875)
Children
1 F Gladys Lund
Born: Abt 1889 - Otley, Yorkshire Baptised: 11 Mar 1908 - Frizinghall, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 F Muriel Lund
Born: Abt 1890 - Idle, Yorkshire Baptised: 11 Mar 1908 - Frizinghall, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
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John William Welldon and Matilda (Muriel) Briggs
Husband John William Welldon
Born: Abt 1872 - Deeping, Lincolnshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Marriage: Bet Jul and Sep 1893 - Leeds District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Railway engine stoker, 1901, East Ardsley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: GNR fireman, 1911, East Ardsley, Yorkshire.
Wife Matilda (Muriel) Briggs
Born: Abt 1872 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1949 Buried:
Father: John Briggs (1837-1908) Mother: Sarah Hessam (Abt 1835- )
Events
• Occupation: Domestic servant, visiting widowed Rachel Smith, 1891, Pontefract, Yorkshire.
Children
1 M Ernest William Welldon
Born: Abt 1894 - Leeds, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
2 F Nellie Welldon
Born: 27 Sep 1895 - Leeds, Yorkshire Baptised: 28 Oct 1895 - Leeds, Yorkshire Died: 1896 Buried:
3 F Edith Welldon
Born: Abt 1898 - East Ardsley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
4 M Harry Welldon
Born: Abt 1902 - East Ardsley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
5 M Clifford Welldon
Born: Abt 1907 - East Ardsley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
6 F Edna Welldon
Born: Abt 1909 - East Ardsley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Wife - Matilda (Muriel) Briggs
For some reason, Matlida is listed as Muriel in both her marriage registration and the 1901 census; on the 1911 census she is named as Tillie.[JDB]
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Henry Smeaton and Olive Briggs
Husband Henry Smeaton
Born: Abt 1861 - Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Father: William Smeaton (Abt 1829-1878) Mother: Sarah Box (Abt 1831-1910)
Marriage: Oct-Dec 1898 - Doncaster District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Maltster, bachelor, living with mother, 1891, Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Railway carriage brake fitter, 1901, Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Wife Olive Briggs
Born: Abt 1865 - West Melton, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Henry Smeaton
Born: Abt 1898 - Manchester, Lancashire Baptised: Died: Buried:
2 F Elsie Mary Smeaton
Born: Abt 1899 - Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
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Henry Hart and Rebecca Harper Briggs
Husband Henry Hart
Born: Abt 1821 - Pollington, Yorkshire Baptised: 22 Jul 1821 - Snaith, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Marriage: 12 Jul 1841 - Birkin, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Blacksmith, 1851, Reedness, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Smith & fitter, 1861, Goole, Yorkshire.
Wife Rebecca Harper Briggs
Born: Abt 1814 - Temple Hirst, Yorkshire Baptised: 8 Jan 1815 - Birkin, Yorkshire Died: 1879 - Goole, Yorkshire Buried:
Father: Nathaniel Harper (Abt 1787-1863) Mother: Esther Briggs (Abt 1794-1832)
Other Partner: Unknown ( - )Events
• abode: Husband not present, 1871, Goole, Yorkshire.
Children
1 M George Hart
Born: Abt 1850 - Reedness, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage
Married as Rebecca Harper.[JDB]
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Martin Waters and Rhoda Briggs
Husband Martin Waters
Born: Abt 1842 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 9 Dec 1842 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Jul 1916 - Castleford, Yorkshire Buried: 9 Jul 1916 - Castleford, Yorkshire
Father: Samuel Waters (Abt 1805-1862) Mother: Eliza Masterman (Abt 1808-1877)
Marriage: Bet Oct and Dec 1877 - Pontefract District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Glass bottle blower, living with parents, 1861, Castleford, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Manager of glass works, 1881, 73 Albion Street, Castleford, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Glass maker's manager, 1891, 73 Albion Street, Castleford, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Glass bottle works manager, 1901, 73 Albion Street, Castleford, Yorkshire.
Wife Rhoda Briggs
Born: Abt 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Sep 1924 - Castleford, Yorkshire Buried: 1 Oct 1924 - Castleford, Yorkshire
Father: John Briggs (Abt 1804- ) Mother: Ellen Brown (Abt 1819- )
Children
1 M Jessie Waters
Born: Abt 1881 - Castleford, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
2 F Dora Waters
Born: Abt 1886 - Castleford, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
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Richard Briggs and Ann Gillion
Husband Richard Briggs
Born: Abt 1798 - Ackworth, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Marriage: 8 Jun 1817 - Monk Fryston, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1841, Bag Hill, Pontefract, Yorkshire.
Wife Ann Gillion
Born: Abt 1799 - Hillam, Yorkshire Baptised: 12 Jun 1799 - Monk Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: James Gillion (Abt 1778- ) Mother: Elizabeth Radley (Abt 1776- )
Events
• Occupation: Keeper of cows, widowed, 1851, Pontefract, Yorkshire.
Children
1 F Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1818 - Hillam, Yorkshire Baptised: 16 May 1818 - Monk Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 F Jane Briggs
Born: May 1820 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 4 Jun 1820 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
3 M William Briggs
Born: 16 Jun 1822 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 24 Jun 1822 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
4 F Eleanor Briggs
Born: 2 Oct 1824 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 29 Oct 1824 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
5 M Richard Briggs
Born: 10 Jan 1827 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 12 Feb 1827 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
6 F Hannah Briggs
Born: Abt 1829 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 27 Dec 1829 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: John Crosby (Abt 1829- ) Marr: Bet Jul and Sep 1851 - Pontefract District, Yorkshire
7 F Mary Ann Briggs
Born: Abt 1832 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 12 Aug 1832 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
8 F Eliza Briggs
Born: Abt 1834 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 20 Jul 1834 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
9 M John Briggs
Born: 6 Feb 1837 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 19 Mar 1837 - St Giles Church, Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: 1908 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Buried:Spouse: Sarah Hessam (Abt 1835- ) Marr: Bet Oct and Dec 1856 - Pontefract District, Yorkshire
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Richard Briggs and Harriet Illingworth
Husband Richard Briggs
Born: Abt 1851 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 8 Jun 1851 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Richard Briggs (Abt 1818-1889) Mother: Martha Law (Abt 1820- )
Relationship: - No evidence this couple marriedMarr. Status: No evidence this couple marriedEvents
• Occupation: Lime quarrier, bachelor, living with parents, 1871, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Boatman, unmarried, 1881, Water Lane, Aire Street, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Boat hauler, unmarried, 1891, Water Lane, Aire Street, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Labourer, unmarried, 1901, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
Wife Harriet Illingworth
Born: Abt 1851 - Norton, Campsall, Yorkshire Baptised: 20 Apr 1851 - Campsall, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: James Illingworth (Abt 1820-1884) Mother: Mary Smith (Abt 1822-1878)
Events
• Occupation: Charwoman, spinster, living with parents, 1871, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Unmarried housekeeper to and living with Richard Briggs, 1881, Water Lane, Aire Street, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• abode: Unmarried, listed as visiting Richard Briggs, 1901, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
Children
1 M John Illingworth
Born: Abt 1869 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1905 Buried:Spouse: Sarah Ann Smith (Abt 1875-1919) Marr: 10 Sep 1900 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
2 M Robert Briggs Illingworth
Born: Abt 1873 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 14 Jun 1874 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Louisa Rowbottom (Abt 1873- ) Marr: 5 Aug 1893 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
3 F Martha (Mary) Elizabeth Briggs Illingworth
Born: 1 Nov 1880 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 28 Mar 1891 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Fred Lawrence (Abt 1876- ) Marr: 23 Jul 1898 - East Knottingley, Yorkshire
4 M Henry Illingworth
Born: 10 Feb 1886 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 10 Feb 1886 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: 1886 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Buried:
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Richard Briggs and Martha Law
Husband Richard Briggs
Born: Abt 1818 - Ackworth, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1889 Buried:Marriage: Bet Oct and Dec 1849 - Leeds District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Labourer, 1851, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1861, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1871, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1881, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
Wife Martha Law
Born: Abt 1820 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Baptised: 16 Apr 1820 - Pontefract, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Unknown ( - )
Children
1 M John Thomas Briggs
Born: Abt 1850 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 10 Feb 1850 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 M Richard Briggs
Born: Abt 1851 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 8 Jun 1851 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Harriet Illingworth (Abt 1851- )
3 M Thomas Henry Briggs
Born: Abt 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 26 Nov 1854 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
4 M Robert Law Briggs
Born: Abt 1857 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 14 Jan 1857 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
5 F Mary Hannah Briggs
Born: Abt 1859 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Baptised: 16 Apr 1859 - Knottingley, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
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Robert Briggs and Jane Ramsden
Husband Robert Briggs
Born: Abt 1846 - Kellington, Yorkshire Baptised: 21 Feb 1846 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire Died: Aug 1924 - Bottom Boat, Stanley, Yorkshire Buried: 30 Aug 1924 - Stanley, Wakefield, Yorkshire
Father: William Briggs (Abt 1810- ) Mother: Hannah Izzard (Abt 1815- )
Marriage: 22 Mar 1903 - Stanley, Wakefield, YorkshireMarr. Status: A widow before this marriage
Other Spouse: Jane Asquith (Abt 1846-1899) - 18 Oct 1869 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Coal miner, 1871, Royds Green, Rothwell, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Miner, 1881, Bottom Boat, Stanley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Coal miner, 1891, Bottom Boat, Stanley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Coal miner, widowed, 1901, Bottom Boat, Stanley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Coal miner - hewer, living apart from wife, 1911, Bottom Boat, Stanley, Yorkshire.
Wife Jane Ramsden
Born: 26 Dec 1861 - Lawns, Yorkshire Baptised: 23 Jul 1871 - Outwood, Wakefield, Yorkshire Died: Sep 1938 - the County Hospital, Wakefield, Yorkshire Buried: 22 Sep 1938 - Stanley, Wakefield, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Frederick Crowther Brook (Abt 1861-1897) - 2 Apr 1888 - Leeds, YorkshireEvents
• abode: Husband not present, 1911, Stanley, Wakefield, Yorkshire.
Children
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Alma Gledhill and Sabina Briggs
Husband Alma Gledhill
Born: 3 Dec 1855 - Wortley, Yorkshire Baptised: 13 Jul 1867 - Birstall, Yorkshire Died: Jan 1912 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Buried: 6 Jan 1912 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
Father: Thomas Gledhill (Abt 1831- ) Mother: Hannah Duce (Abt 1836- )
Marriage: 15 Dec 1883 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Amelia Barber (Abt 1858-1881) - 20 Jul 1878 - Birstall, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Mill hand, living with parents, 1871, Craven Terrace, Gomersal, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Wool washer, widower, living with parents, 1881, Gomersal, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Wool washer, 1891, Gomersal, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Wool scourer in worsted mill, 1901, Gomersal, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Wool washer, widowed, 1911, Gomersal, Yorkshire.
Wife Sabina Briggs
Born: Abt 1863 - Hunslet, Yorkshire Baptised: 15 Jan 1865 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire Died: Sep 1909 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Buried: 9 Sep 1909 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
Father: David Briggs (1840-1906) Mother: Elizabeth Wright (Abt 1840-1911)
Children
1 M Tom Gledhill
Born: Abt 1884 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Spouse: Lily Jameson Kellett (Abt 1886- ) Marr: 21 Dec 1907 - Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire
2 F Sarah Ellen Gledhill
Born: 15 Nov 1885 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: 28 Dec 1885 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Richard Hobson (1888- ) Marr: 22 May 1915 - Brownhill, Yorkshire
3 M George Wright Gledhill
Born: 13 May 1887 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: 5 Dec 1891 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Died: 21 Mar 1955 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Buried:Spouse: Mary Hannah Gill (Abt 1884-1954) Marr: 29 Aug 1909 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
4 M Fred Evelyn Gledhill
Born: 2 Jan 1889 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: 5 Dec 1891 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Died: 1970 Buried:Spouse: Gertrude Firth (Abt 1889-1952) Marr: 3 Apr 1915 - Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
5 F Hilda Gledhill
Born: 1 Sep 1891 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: 5 Dec 1891 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Died: 1950 Buried:Spouse: James William Shaw (Abt 1893-1957) Marr: 30 May 1914 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
6 F Hannah Elizabeth Gledhill
Born: Abt 1893 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1980 Buried:Spouse: John Tolan (1893-1977) Marr: 20 Jul 1916 - Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
7 F Martha Annie Gledhill
Born: 20 Sep 1895 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1975 Buried:Spouse: Granville Carter (Abt 1894-1968) Marr: 26 Dec 1914 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
8 F Olive Gledhill
Born: Abt 1897 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Spouse: Ernest Wolfenden (Abt 1895-1915) Marr: 19 Jun 1915 - Gomersal, YorkshireSpouse: Arthur Read Thompson (Abt 1896- ) Marr: 16 Nov 1935 - Gomersal, Yorkshire
9 M David Alma Gledhill
Born: Abt 1901 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1968 Buried:Spouse: Ada Charlesworth (1903-1989) Marr: Jul-Sep 1927 - Dewsbury District, Yorkshire
10 M Herbert Gledhill
Born: Abt 1903 - Gomersal, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1948 Buried:Spouse: Eunice Hartley (1902-1977) Marr: 16 Sep 1933 - Birstall, Yorkshire
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Tom Scoffin and Sarah Briggs
Husband Tom Scoffin
Born: Abt 1850 - Cheapsides, Howden, Yorkshire Baptised: 31 Mar 1850 - Blacktoft, Yorkshire Died: 1880 Buried:Marriage: Bet Oct and Dec 1872 - Howden District, Yorkshire
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1852 - Eastrington, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown ( - ) Mother: Jane (Abt 1818- )
Other Spouse: William Charles Fields (Abt 1838- ) - 19 Dec 1881 - Goole, Yorkshire
Children
1 M Tom John Scoffins
Born: Abt 1873 - Newington, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: 1904 Buried:
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William Charles Fields and Sarah Briggs
Husband William Charles Fields
Born: Abt 1838 - Auckley, Yorkshire Baptised: 10 Jun 1838 - Finningley, Nottinghamshire Died: Buried:
Father: William Fields (1801-1846) Mother: Mary Ann Pigott (Abt 1803-1876)
Marriage: 19 Dec 1881 - Goole, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Sarah Skelton (Abt 1838- ) - Bet Jul and Sep 1870 - Barnsley District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Engine cleaner, bachelor, living with mother, 1861, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Engine tender, 1871, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire.
• Occupation: Locomotive engine driver, remarried, 1891, Blackwell, Derbyshire.
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1852 - Eastrington, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown ( - ) Mother: Jane (Abt 1818- )
Other Spouse: Tom Scoffin (Abt 1850-1880) - Bet Oct and Dec 1872 - Howden District, Yorkshire
Children
1 M William Charles Fields
Born: Abt 1883 - Hull, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Nov 1919 - Attercliffe, Yorkshire Buried: 12 Nov 1919 - Blackwell, DerbyshireSpouse: Elizabeth Bailey (Abt 1881- ) Marr: Bet Jan and Mar 1904 - Mansfield District, Nottinghamshire
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Daniel Thorp and Sarah Briggs
Husband Daniel Thorp
Born: Abt 1786 - Ferrybridge, Yorkshire Baptised: 20 Aug 1786 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire Died: 1866 Buried:Marriage: 1 Dec 1817 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Hannah Chesman (Abt 1796-1877) - Apr-Jun 1841 - Pontefract District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Farmer, no wife present, 1841, Fishergate, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Farmer of 250 acres, remarried, wife not present, 1851, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Farmer of 60 acres, 1861, Manor House, Knottingley, Yorkshire.
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1789 - Temple Hirst, Yorkshire Baptised: 30 Dec 1789 - Birkin, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Briggs (Abt 1759-1837) Mother: Rebecca Chadwick (Abt 1759-1814)
Children
1 M William Thorp
Born: Abt 1818 - Ferrybridge, Yorkshire Baptised: 22 Nov 1818 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 F Sarah Thorp
Born: Abt 1821 - Ferrybridge, Yorkshire Baptised: 1 Jul 1821 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: George Grace (Abt 1820- ) Marr: 3 Mar 1846 - St Andrews Church, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire
3 F Rebecca Thorp
Born: Abt 1823 - Ferrybridge, Yorkshire Baptised: 14 Dec 1823 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: William Marshall ( - ) Marr: 30 May 1852 - St Giles Church, Pontefract, Yorkshire
4 F Elizabeth Thorp
Born: Abt 1829 - Ferrybridge, Yorkshire Baptised: 26 Jul 1829 - Ferry Fryston, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: James Austerberry (Abt 1829- ) Marr: 13 Dec 1853 - St Andrews Church, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire
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John Wheldrake and Sarah Briggs
Husband John Wheldrake
Born: 19 Sep 1802 - Howden, Yorkshire Baptised: 23 Sep 1802 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Wheldrake ( - ) Mother: Ann Parrott ( - )
Marriage: 11 Jan 1827 - Howden, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: fARM LABOURER, 1861, Howden, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Labourer in coalyard, 1881, Kilpin, Yorkshire.
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1801 - Skelton, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Events
• abode: Husband not present, 1871, Howdendyke, Yorkshire.
Children
1 F Ann Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1827 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 3 Nov 1827 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 M Joseph Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1829 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 1 Mar 1829 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
3 M John Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1830 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 14 Nov 1830 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
4 F Mary Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1834 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 2 May 1834 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: George Livesey (Abt 1828- ) Marr: 2 Feb 1853 - Snaith, Yorkshire
5 F Sarah Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1835 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 22 Dec 1835 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
6 M William Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1835 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 22 Dec 1835 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
7 F Elizabeth Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1837 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 30 Jul 1837 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
8 F Hannah Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1840 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 19 Apr 1840 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
9 F Eliza Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1842 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 20 Apr 1842 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
10 M William Wheldrake
Born: Abt 1845 - Howdendyke, Yorkshire Baptised: 28 Feb 1845 - Howden, Yorkshire Died: 1890 Buried:Spouse: Emily King Sarginson (Abt 1851- ) Marr: Jul-Sep 1870 - Howden District, Yorkshire
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Abel Pickersgill and Sarah Briggs
Husband Abel Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1801 - Long Houghton, Yorkshire Baptised: 5 Apr 1801 - Darfield, Yorkshire Died: 1866 Buried:Marriage: 18 Apr 1825 - Hatfield, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1851, Hatfield, Yorkshire.
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: Abt 1800 - Austerfield, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M William Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1826 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 10 Sep 1826 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 F Esther Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1832 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 20 May 1832 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: John Goodworth (Abt 1828- ) Marr: Bet Oct and Dec 1853 - Thorne District, Yorkshire
3 F Ann Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1830 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 25 Jun 1830 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Unknown ( - )
4 F Mary Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1833 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: Died: Buried:Spouse: Robert Temperton (Abt 1829-1904) Marr: 25 Jul 1853 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
5 M Thomas Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1836 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 16 Jul 1836 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: 1916 - Mexborough, Yorkshire Buried:Spouse: Maria (Abt 1838-1903)
6 M John Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1838 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 29 Jul 1838 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
7 M Abraham Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1840 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 24 May 1840 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
8 M Isaac Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1840 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 24 May 1840 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Elizabeth Smith (Abt 1840- ) Marr: Bet Oct and Dec 1865 - Thorne District, Yorkshire
9 M George Pickersgill
Born: Abt 1845 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 13 May 1845 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:Spouse: Rebecca Drury (Abt 1847-1892) Marr: Bet Oct and Dec 1867 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire
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William Narsley Temperton and Sarah Briggs
Husband William Narsley Temperton
Born: Abt 1794 - Butterwick, Lincolnshire Baptised: Died: Dec 1884 - Crowle, Lincolnshire Buried: 28 Dec 1884 - Crowle, LincolnshireMarriage: 3 Dec 1818 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Mary Birley (Abt 1805-1849) - 4 May 1828 - Barnby Dun, Yorkshire
Other Spouse: Mary Seaton (Abt 1820-1885) - Bet Apr and Jun 1856 - Thorne District, YorkshireEvents
• Occupation: Bricklayer, 1841, Hatfield, Yorkshire.
• Occupation: Bricklayer, 1851, Crowle, Lincolnshire.
• Occupation: Bricklayer, 1861, Garthorpe, Lincolnshire.
• Occupation: Bricklayer, 1871, Crowle, Lincolnshire.
• abode: Living as a retired bricklayer, 1881, Crowle, Lincolnshire.
Wife Sarah Briggs
Born: 14 Jul 1792 - Fishlake, Yorkshire Baptised: 1 Aug 1792 - Fishlake, Yorkshire Died: May 1827 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Buried: 5 May 1827 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
Father: William Briggs (Abt 1764-1843) Mother: Ann Peaker (Abt 1768- )
Children
1 M George Temperton
Born: Abt 1819 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 30 Aug 1819 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
2 M William Temperton
Born: Abt 1821 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 28 May 1821 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: 1904 Buried:Spouse: Sarah Booth (Abt 1818-1901) Marr: Bet Jul and Sep 1842 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire
3 F Sarah Temperton
Born: Abt 1823 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 5 Mar 1823 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
4 M Robert Temperton
Born: Abt 1825 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 24 Apr 1825 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
5 F Ann Temperton
Born: Abt 1827 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Baptised: 24 Jan 1827 - Hatfield, Yorkshire Died: Buried:
Sources
1. Eric Waite.
2. Paul Scholey, Badsworth MIs (PSS).
3. Julie Midgely.
4. Julie Midgley.
5. Great grandchildren's baptism certificates.(P.S.S.).
6. Geoff Poskitt.
7. M. C. (P.S.S.).
8. Paul Scholey, East Ardsley PRs (PSS).
9. Elaine Emson.
10. Ethelda Peshko.
11. Knottingley Cemetery M.I.s (P.S.S.).
12. Knottingley M.I.s (P.S.S.).
13. Daughter's M. C. (P.S.S.).
14. Robert Downing.
15. Ann Webster.
16. Jack Percival, Snaith.
17. Mickey Brears, Beal.
18. Trevor Hall.
19. Patricia Mutton.
20. Son's M.C. (P.S.S.).
21. Judy Lauwens.
22. Karen Hennessy.
23. Sandra Brown.
24. Elizabeth Dykes.
25. Audrey Lake.
26. Son James Duncan's wedding certificate.
27. Sylvia Langan.
28. Carol Brookes.
29. William Hawkins.
30. Margaret Fletcher.
31. Paul Scholey, Children's Baptisms (PSS).
32. Paul Scholey, Adwick on Dearne PRs (PSS).
33. Paul Scholey, Arksey MIs (PSS).
34. Paul Scholey, Badsworth PRs (PSS).
35. John Ward.
36. Paul Scholey, D.C. (PSS).
37. Arksey PRs (PSS).
38. Paul Scholey, (PSS).
39. Paul Scholey, Bradfield PRs (PSS).
40. Goole District, Humberside Lincolnshire West Riding of Yorkshire, Volume 23, Page 60A.
41. Olive Vickers, Campsall.
42. Geoff Willets.
43. Wedding Certificate.
44. Jane Brickwood.
45. Julia Page-Gibson.
46. Brother James Duncan's will.
47. Paul Scholey, Burnham Westgate PRs (PSS).
48. 1901 Census of Ireland.
49. Womersley P.R.s (P.S.S.).
50. Riccall M.I.s (P.S.S.).
51. Stillingfleet P.R.s (P.S.S.).
52. Pontefract P.R.s (P.S.S.).
53. Knottingley PRs (PSS).
54. Mattersey PRs (P.S.S.).
55. Mattersey P.R.s (P.S.S.).
56. Amanda.
57. M.C. Womersley PRs (P.S.S).
58. Paul Scholey, Darrington PRs (PSS).
59. Marriage Certificate.
60. Paul Scholey, Doncaster CRs (PSS).
61. William Varley.
62. Katherine Connell.
63. Woolley P.R.s (P.S.S.).
64. York District, Yorkshire, 1863, March Qtr, Vol 9d Page 52.
65. Joan Poskitt Clarke.
66. P.S.S.
67. Funeral Card (P.S.S.).
68. Newspaper Cutting (P.S.S.).
69. Wedding Invitation (P.S.S.).
70. Millicent Scholey, Selby.
71. Joyce Whitehead.
72. Family Bible.
73. Kellington P.R.s (P.S.S.).
74. Angela Catchpole, Norwich.
75. Paul Scholey, Burnham Westgate MIs (PSS).
76. M.C. (P.S.S.).
77. John Breese.
78. M.C. Darrington P.R.s.
79. Karen Flannery.
80. Trevor Spencer.
81. Veda Moore.
82. Kellington M.I.s (P.S.S.).
83. Paul Scholey, Wath upon Dearne PRs (PSS).
84. Jack Percival.
85. Paul Scholey, Bishopthorpe MIs (PSS).
86. Gloria Baltzer, Canada.
87. Doncaster Archives (P.S.S.).
88. St. James' P.R.s (P.S.S.).
89. Val Scholey, Canada.
90. Paul Scholey.
91. Joan Scholey, Beal.
92. B.C. (P.S.S.).
93. 1901 Census of Ireland, Reskaterriff, Co Tyrone Ref 56/8.
94. Death Certificate Ref CP2005/019025/01.
95. Wedding Certificate.
96. GROS 622/00 028*.
97. GROS 168/B0 018*.
98. Pauline Baker.
99. Nancy Stockwell.
100. Cyril Butcher.
101. Daughter's B.p.. (P.S.S.).
102. Snaith & Gowdall M.I.s (P.S.S.) & Jack Percival.
103. Nathaniel Poole, The Brears Family.
104. Newspaper Cutting, (P.S.S.).
105. Doncaster Chronicle, Doncaster Library, June 12, 1914.
106. Tony Redfearn.
107. Paul Scholey, Doris M. Sherrard.
108. Margaret Barton, Birkin.
109. Simon Brears.
110. Susan Waring.
111. Doris Sherrard, Burton Salmon.
112. Hensall M.I.s (P.S.S.).
113. Yorkshire Post obit.
114. M.I.s Arksey Old Cemetery (P.S.S.).
115. M. I. Mattersey Cemetery (P.S.S).
116. Rosie Marshall, Sassafras, Tas.
117. Paul Scholey, Daughter's Wedding invitation (PSS).
118. Worsbrough P.R.s (P.S.S.).
119. Jean Williams, Jean Williams.
120. John Tinker.
121. Gary Elliott, NZ.
122. Stillingfleet M.I.s (P.S.S.).
123. Wortley M.I.s (P.S.S.).
124. Sheffield P.R.s (P.S.S.).
125. Thorne District, Yorkshire, March 1878, Volume 9c Page 703.
126. 1911 Census of Ireland states "completed years of marrige = 22", also states 4 children by this marriage.
127. 1911 Census of Ireland, Reskaterriff, Parish of Carnteel, Co Tyrone, 56/8.
128. Barnsley District, West Yorkshire, Volume 9c, Page 239.
129. Paul Scholey, Thorne PRs (PSS).
130. Eileen Lodge, Norton.
131. Eilleen Lodge, Norton. (P.S.S.).
132. Paul Scholey, Birkin MIs (PSS).
133. Doncaster District, March Quarter 1897, Volume 9c Page 448.
134. Birth Certificate, March Qutr, 1860, Pontefract District, Volume 9c, Page 71.
135. Pontefract District, West Riding of Yorkshire West Yorkshire, June Qtr 1897, Volume 9c, Page 197.
136. Pontefract District, West Riding of Yorkshire West Yorkshire, June Qtr 1892, Vol 9c Page 169.
137. Anne Poole nee Brears.
138. Blanche Irene Moser, The Edward Leppington and Ann Peacock Family (Private publication by Blanche listing her knowledge of Edward Leppington (1833 - 1906), his wife Ann Peacock (1833 - 1921), their family and descendants including a number of photographs.).
139. 1911 Census of Canada, District 215, Enumeration district 23 adjacent to Bredenbury, Saskatchewn.
140. June Redfearn, Beal.
141. Wedding Invitation. (P.S.S.).
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