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Martha Ellen Musker

Female 1874 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Ellen Musker was born in 1874 in Barnton, Cheshire (daughter of William Musker and Emily Appleton).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jul 1874, Barnton, Cheshire

    Martha married Joseph Foster about May 1892 in St Helen, Witton, Northwich. Joseph was born in 1870 in Warrington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Musker was born in 1850 in Burscough (son of Henry Musker and Martha Prescott).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 17 Mar 1850, St John the Baptist, Burscough

    Notes:

    Muskett in marriage record.

    William married Emily Appleton about Nov 1870 in Christ Church, Barnton. Emily (daughter of William Appleton and Ellen Cawley) was born in 1853 in Barnton; died in 1883 in Runcorn; was buried on 19 May 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emily Appleton was born in 1853 in Barnton (daughter of William Appleton and Ellen Cawley); died in 1883 in Runcorn; was buried on 19 May 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire.

    Notes:

    Drowned with children Adina and Robert in the tidal dock at Runcorn.
    A local press report stated that the barge captain, William Musker of Barnton, was not satisfied with the position of stone blocks just loaded, but in attempting to move the last block with a crowbar, the equilibrium of the boat was disturbed and it capsized. He saved himself by hanging on the the loading chain, but his wife and children were trapped in the cabin and went down with the boat. The dock was drained, but they were found dead.

    Children:
    1. Henry Musker was born in 1872 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    2. 1. Martha Ellen Musker was born in 1874 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    3. Adina Musker was born in 1879 in Barnton, Cheshire; died in 1883 in Runcorn; was buried on 19 May 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    4. Robert Musker was born about Nov 1881 in Barnton, Cheshire; died in 1883 in Runcorn; was buried on 19 May 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    5. John Musker was born in 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Musker was born about 1820 in Burscough (son of Robert Musker and Rachel Porter); died in 1855 in Pemberton; was buried on 17 Feb 1855 in St John the Baptist, Burscough.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer

    Henry married Martha Prescott on 17 Sep 1844 in St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk. Martha (daughter of Henry Prescott and Mary Whittle) was born in 1826 in Upholland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Martha Prescott was born in 1826 in Upholland (daughter of Henry Prescott and Mary Whittle).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 11 Feb 1827, St Thomas the Martyr, Upholland

    Children:
    1. Robert Musker was born in 1845 in Burscough.
    2. 2. William Musker was born in 1850 in Burscough.
    3. Martha Musker was born in 1855 in Burscough.

  3. 6.  William Appleton was born in 1812 in Peover, Cheshire; died about May 1879 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, coal merchant

    Notes:

    Birthplace given as Manchester in 1861 and 1871 censuses.

    William married Ellen Cawley on 23 Jul 1835 in Runcorn. Ellen (daughter of Samuel Cawley and Mary Ball) was born in 1815 in Barnton, Cheshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ellen Cawley was born in 1815 in Barnton, Cheshire (daughter of Samuel Cawley and Mary Ball).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Aug 1815, Little Leigh, Cheshire

    Children:
    1. Thomas Appleton was born in 1837 in Barnton; died about Aug 1843 in Weaverham.
    2. Joseph Appleton was born in 1840 in Barnton.
    3. Ann Appleton was born in 1842 in Barnton.
    4. Frances Appleton was born in 1846 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    5. William Appleton was born in 1849 in Barnton.
    6. 3. Emily Appleton was born in 1853 in Barnton; died in 1883 in Runcorn; was buried on 19 May 1883 in Barnton, Cheshire.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Musker was born in 1797 in Burscough; died in 1836 in Burscough; was buried on 10 Mar 1836 in Lathom Chapel.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Robert Muscar
    • Occupation: Labourer

    Notes:

    Surname spelt Muscar in marriage record but given as Musgrave in daughter Esther's baptism record.

    Robert married Rachel Porter on 23 Oct 1820 in St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk. Rachel (daughter of Henry Porter and Ellen Meadow) was born in 1797 in Burscough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Rachel Porter was born in 1797 in Burscough (daughter of Henry Porter and Ellen Meadow).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jan 1797, St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk

    Children:
    1. 4. Henry Musker was born about 1820 in Burscough; died in 1855 in Pemberton; was buried on 17 Feb 1855 in St John the Baptist, Burscough.
    2. Jane Musker was born on 12 Feb 1821 in Burscough; died in 1852 in Scarisbrick.
    3. William Musker was born in 1823 in Burscough.
    4. Esther Musker was born in 1825 in Burscough; died in 1860 in Burscough; was buried on 2 Sep 1860 in St John the Baptist, Burscough.
    5. Ellen Musker was born in 1827 in Burscough.
    6. Ann Musker was born in 1831 in Burscough; died on 12 Apr 1898 in Burscough.
    7. Mary Musker was born in 1833 in Burscough.

  3. 10.  Henry Prescott was born in 1802 in Burscough (son of Henry Prescott and Frances Ashcroft); died in 1863 in Burscough; was buried on 13 Dec 1863 in St John the Baptist, Burscough.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, boatman
    • Baptism: 11 Jun 1802, St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk

    Henry married Mary Whittle on 14 Apr 1823 in All Saints, Wigan. Mary was born in 1803 in Upholland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Whittle was born in 1803 in Upholland.
    Children:
    1. John Prescott was born in 1825 in Dean, Upholland; died before 1891.
    2. 5. Martha Prescott was born in 1826 in Upholland.
    3. Henry Prescott was born in 1829 in Lancashire; died before 1847.
    4. James Prescott was born in 1830 in Burscough; died on 2 Mar 1868 in Liverpool, aboard canal boat Jessie; was buried on 5 Mar 1868 in St John the Baptist, Burscough.
    5. Frances Prescott was born in 1832 in Burscough; died in 1869 in Wigan.
    6. Thomas Prescott was born in 1834 in Burscough; died before 1861.
    7. Robert Prescott was born in 1835 in Burscough; died in 1865 in Scarisbrick.
    8. George Prescott was born in 1837 in Burscough.
    9. Isaac Prescott was born on 4 Jul 1839 in Burscough; died on 10 Oct 1875 in Boothtown, Worsley; was buried on 13 Oct 1875 in St Mark, Worsley.
    10. Mary Prescott was born in 1841 in Burscough; died in 1842 in Burscough; was buried on 3 Dec 1842 in St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk.
    11. Mary Prescott was born in 1844 in Burscough.
    12. Henry Prescott was born in 1846 in Burscough.

  5. 14.  Samuel Cawley was born in 1793 in Tarporley; died in 1854 in Barnton, Cheshire; was buried on 10 Dec 1854 in Barnton, Cheshire.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, waterman

    Notes:

    Cowley in some records. Birth date taken from burial record - age unclear in censuses.

    Samuel married Mary Ball on 15 Oct 1812 in Gorstage, Weaverham, nr Northwich. Mary was born in 1789 in Barnton, Cheshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Mary Ball was born in 1789 in Barnton, Cheshire.

    Notes:

    Surname given as Balle and Batt in some marriage records.

    Children:
    1. 7. Ellen Cawley was born in 1815 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    2. Elizabeth Cawley was born in 1821 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    3. Susan Cawley was born in 1828 in Barnton, Cheshire.
    4. John Cawley was born in 1830 in Barnton, Cheshire; died in 1911.
    5. Sarah Cawley was born in 1832 in Anderton, nr Northwich.
    6. Samuel Cawley was born in 1834 in Barnton, Cheshire.



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