BOAT FAMILIES

of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and connected waterways

William Forshaw

Male 1884 - 1954  (69 years)


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  • Name William Forshaw 
    Baptism 13 Apr 1884  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Born 23 Jul 1884  Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Sawyer, toll collector, railway labourer Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 1954  Moss Nook, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 26 Aug 1954  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I07162  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 21 Apr 2024 

    Father Richard Forshaw,   b. 1846, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 May 1897, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Mother Mary Foster,   b. 1844, Scarisbrick Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1933, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 21 Dec 1866  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F02020  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Mawdsley,   b. 30 Nov 1887, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1961, Moss Nook, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 8 Feb 1915  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Last Modified 21 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F02513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Occupation unclear in marriage record but appears to be "toll collector".

  • Sources 
    1. [S010056] Parish record.

    2. [S242709] 1939 Census.

    3. [S010080] Burial register for St John the Baptist, Burscough Bridge.

    4. [S010069] MC.




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