2. | Abraham Houghton was born on 25 May 1822 in Hardshaw, St Helens (see note) (son of James Houghton and Elizabeth); died on 12 Dec 1898 in Drowned in the Mersey; was buried on 14 May 1899 in St Michael, Garston. Other Events:
- Occupation: Waterman
- Baptism: 21 Jul 1822, St Helens
Notes:
Parents' abode given as 'Hardshaigh' (Hardshaw) in baptism record; birthplace given as Runcorn in 1851 and 1871 censuses, Frodsham in 1861 and 1881.
Probate record says he died 'in the river Mersey', which if there was an inquest may explain the four-month delay before burial; abode Wainwright Grove, Garston.
Abraham married Margaret Ford on 5 Aug 1844 in St Luke, Farnworth (Widnes). Margaret was born in 1825 in Sankey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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