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Robert Smetham

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Smetham was born in 1902 in Runcorn (son of Frank Smitham and Mary Ellen Butterworth).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank Smitham was born about Nov 1879 in Runcorn (son of Henry Snailham and Martha Cheetham).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 2 Nov 1879, All Saints, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smetham in baptism record and 1911 census but Smithson in 1881 census, Smitham in birth record on Cheshire BMDs, 1891 and 1901 censuses and in marriage record.

    Frank married Mary Ellen Butterworth on 28 Feb 1899 in St Leonard, Bootle. Mary (daughter of Charles Butterworth and Frances Davies) was born in 1880 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Ellen Butterworth was born in 1880 in Runcorn (daughter of Charles Butterworth and Frances Davies).
    Children:
    1. Bertha Smetham was born in 1899 in Runcorn.
    2. 1. Robert Smetham was born in 1902 in Runcorn.
    3. Florence Smetham was born in 1904 in Runcorn.
    4. Frank Smetham was born in 1906 in Runcorn.
    5. Daniel Smetham was born in 1910 in Runcorn.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Snailham was born in 1849 in Rufford (son of John Snailham and Ellen Whittle); died in 1895 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 21 Feb 1849, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford

    Notes:

    Surname amended from Snellan to Snailham in baptism record.
    Smetham or Smethain in marriage record, Smetham in 1881 census, Smitham in 1891 and death record.

    Henry married Martha Cheetham on 24 Feb 1873 in St Peter, Liverpool. Martha (daughter of William Cheetham and Mary Ashcroft) was born in 1851 in Burscough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Martha Cheetham was born in 1851 in Burscough (daughter of William Cheetham and Mary Ashcroft).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 14 Dec 1851, St John the Baptist, Burscough

    Notes:

    Oddly listed as a minor in marriage record.
    Smithson in 1881 census, birthplace "not known". Smetham in 1901, Smitham in 1911.

    Children:
    1. Mary Ellen Smetham was born about Nov 1873 in Runcorn.
    2. John William Smetham was born about Nov 1875 in Runcorn.
    3. Henry Smitham was born about Nov 1877 in Runcorn.
    4. 2. Frank Smitham was born about Nov 1879 in Runcorn.
    5. Robert Smitham was born about Aug 1881 in Runcorn.
    6. Selina Smitham was born on 17 Nov 1884 in Runcorn.
    7. Martha Smitham was born in 1886 in Runcorn.
    8. Sarah Smetham was born about Feb 1889 in Runcorn.
    9. Ethel Smitham was born on 4 May 1891 in Runcorn.

  3. 6.  Charles Butterworth was born in 1852 in Runcorn (son of John Butterworth and Ellen Lamb); died before 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, waterman

    Charles married Frances Davies on 10 Mar 1873 in All Saints, Runcorn. Frances (daughter of Charles Davies and Mary Seddon) was born in 1855 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Frances Davies was born in 1855 in Runcorn (daughter of Charles Davies and Mary Seddon).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Chip shop owner

    Children:
    1. James Butterworth was born in 1874 in Runcorn.
    2. Charles Butterworth was born in 1878 in Runcorn.
    3. 3. Mary Ellen Butterworth was born in 1880 in Runcorn.
    4. Bertha Butterworth was born in 1882 in Runcorn.
    5. Thomas Butterworth was born in 1885 in Runcorn.
    6. Daniel Butterworth was born in 1887 in Runcorn.
    7. John William Butterworth was born in 1891 in Runcorn.
    8. Frank Butterworth was born in 1897 in Runcorn.
    9. Fred Butterworth was born in 1901 in Runcorn.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Snailham was born in 1828 in Bretherton, nr Tarleton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, boatman
    • Baptism: 26 Oct 1828, St Andrew, Leyland

    Notes:

    Snellam in marriage record. Family name gradually changes to Smetham or similar over the years.

    John married Ellen Whittle on 19 Jun 1848 in St Mary the Virgin, Rufford. Ellen was born in 1822 in Rufford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ellen Whittle was born in 1822 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Jun 1822, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford

    Children:
    1. 4. Henry Snailham was born in 1849 in Rufford; died in 1895 in Runcorn.
    2. Rachel Snailham was born in 1850 in Rufford.
    3. Sarah Snailham was born in 1853 in Rufford.
    4. Mary Snailham was born in 1857 in Rufford.
    5. Jane Elizabeth Snailham was born in 1860 in Rufford.

  3. 10.  William Cheetham was born in 1816 in Ormskirk (son of John Cheetham); died in 1878 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman

    Notes:

    Family not found in censuses before 1871.
    Age given as 22 in 1845 marriage record, 59 in 1871 census, 62 in 1878 death record.

    William married Mary Ashcroft on 5 May 1845 in All Saints, Wigan. Mary (daughter of William Ashcroft and Alice Howard) was born on 20 Mar 1824 in Lathom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Ashcroft was born on 20 Mar 1824 in Lathom (daughter of William Ashcroft and Alice Howard).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 May 1824, St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk

    Notes:

    Age given as 53 in 1871 census, 54 in 1881, 71 in 1891, 72 in 1898 death record.

    Children:
    1. Susanna Cheetham was born in Mar 1846 in Wigan; died in 1919.
    2. William Cheetham was born on 2 Oct 1848 in Liverpool; died in 1891 in Runcorn.
    3. Alice Cheetham was born in 1850 in Burscough.
    4. 5. Martha Cheetham was born in 1851 in Burscough.
    5. Sarah Jane Cheetham was born on 1 Dec 1853 in Wigan.
    6. Betsey Cheetham was born about Feb 1856 in Leigh.
    7. John Cheetham was born about Aug 1858 in Tyldesley, nr Leigh; died about Aug 1905 in Prescot.
    8. Edward Cheetham was born in 1860 in Westleigh.
    9. Ellen Cheetham was born in 1864 in Culcheth; died on 22 Jun 1904 in Runcorn.
    10. Henry Cheetham was born in 1867 in Runcorn.

  5. 12.  John Butterworth was born in 1829 in Runcorn (son of John Butterworth and Ellen Ogden); died before 1883.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 20 Jan 1829, All Saints, Runcorn

    John married Ellen Lamb on 22 Oct 1848 in Manchester Cathedral. Ellen (daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth) was born in 1830 in Manchester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Ellen Lamb was born in 1830 in Manchester (daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth).
    Children:
    1. 6. Charles Butterworth was born in 1852 in Runcorn; died before 1911.
    2. John Butterworth was born in 1857 in Runcorn.
    3. Mary Hannah Butterworth was born in 1859 in Runcorn.
    4. Ann Butterworth was born in 1862 in Runcorn.
    5. Bertha Butterworth was born in 1864 in Runcorn.
    6. Ellen Butterworth was born in 1874 in Runcorn.

  7. 14.  Charles Davies was born in 1831 in Halton, Runcorn (son of Thomas Davies and Jane).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 29 Apr 1832, Halron, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Widower in 1852 marriage record.

    Charles married Mary Seddon on 12 Jul 1852 in St Peter, Liverpool. Mary was born in 1827 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary Seddon was born in 1827 in Runcorn.

    Notes:

    In 1851 census as wife of Charles, but not married until 1852. Father not named in marriage record.

    Children:
    1. Mary Davies was born on 23 Dec 1850 in Liverpool.
    2. Richard Davies was born on 24 Jan 1853 in Liverpool.
    3. 7. Frances Davies was born in 1855 in Runcorn.
    4. Harry Davies was born in 1857 in Runcorn.
    5. Elizabeth Ann Davies was born in 1859 in Runcorn.
    6. Charles Davies was born in 1863 in Runcorn.
    7. Thomas Henry Davies was born in 1867 in Runcorn; died in 1892 in Runcorn.
    8. Edgar Davies was born in 1870 in Runcorn; died in 1874 in Runcorn.



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