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Elizabeth Gaskell

Female 1784 - 1858  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Gaskell was born in 1784 in Pemberton, Wigan; died in 1858 in Wigan; was buried on 23 Mar 1858 in St Thomas the Martyr, Upholland.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal trader

    Notes:

    Betty in early records on IGI.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Waterworth on 7 Nov 1808 in All Saints, Wigan. Thomas was born in 1783 in Pemberton, Wigan; died in 1833 in Ford, Sefton; was buried on 25 Sep 1833 in St Helen, Sefton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1809 in Orrell/Shevington; died in 1860 in Melling; was buried on 23 May 1860 in St Thomas, Melling.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1811 in Wigan.
    3. 4. Alice Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1813 in Shevington.
    4. 5. Thomas Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1814 in Shevington.
    5. 6. Richard Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1816 in Shevington.
    6. 7. Peter Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Shevington.
    7. 8. Edward Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1829 in Liverpool.
    8. 9. Francis Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Liverpool; died in 1888 in Wigan.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Aug 1809 in Orrell/Shevington; died in 1860 in Melling; was buried on 23 May 1860 in St Thomas, Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Sep 1809, Wigan

    Notes:

    Age 30 in 1841 census, 42 in 1851, 54 in burial record, also (as Dennson) in death record on GRO Online Index. Parents' abode Orrell in baptism record, birthplace given as Shevington in 1851 census.Age 30 in 1841 census, 42 in 1851, 54 in burial record, also (as Dennson) in death record on GRO Online Index.

    Sarah married Robert Denson on 25 May 1829 in St Thomas the Martyr, Upholland. Robert was born about 1802 in Cheshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830 in Shevington; died before 1890.
    2. 11. Thomas Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Melling; died before 1835.
    3. 12. Thomas Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835 in Melling.
    4. 13. Ann Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Lancashire; died in 1856 in Melling; was buried on 10 Mar 1856 in St Thomas, Melling.
    5. 14. Robert Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1840 in Melling.
    6. 15. Richard Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1842 in Melling; died in 1850 in Melling; was buried on 31 May 1850 in St Thomas, Melling.
    7. 16. Francis Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Melling; died in 1846 in Melling; was buried on 4 Sep 1846 in St Thomas, Melling.
    8. 17. Elizabeth Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in St Thomas, Melling.
    9. 18. Sarah Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Melling.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 12 May 1811 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Jul 1811, Wigan


  3. 4.  Alice Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 15 Jun 1813 in Shevington.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Aug 1815, All Saints, Wigan

    Notes:

    Baptised as fourth daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth


  4. 5.  Thomas Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 25 Nov 1814 in Shevington.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 1 Jan 1815, All Saints, Wigan

    Notes:

    Age given as 28 1851 census. Possibly ths Thomas died and a second born 1823 but no death record or second baptism found.


  5. 6.  Richard Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 3 Aug 1816 in Shevington.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Coal carter, boatman
    • Baptism: 22 Sep 1816, All Saints, Wigan

    Richard married Mary Holcroft on 19 Jun 1835 in St Peter, Liverpool. Mary (daughter of Henry Holcroft and Ann Hampson) was born in 1818 in Ford, Sefton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Elizabeth Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1836 in Maghull.
    2. 20. Ann Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1838 in Melling; died before 1869.
    3. 21. Sarah Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841 in Liverpool; died in 1863 in Liverpool.
    4. 22. Thomas Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1843 in Liverpool; died before 1881.
    5. 23. Mary Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Liverpool; died in 1845.
    6. 24. Mary Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Liverpool.
    7. 25. Jane Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1849 in Liverpool.

  6. 7.  Peter Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Shevington.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 12 May 1821, All Saints, Wigan


  7. 8.  Edward Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1829 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Feb 1829, St Peter, Liverpool


  8. 9.  Francis Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1830 in Liverpool; died in 1888 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carter, boatman, railway platelayer

    Notes:

    Frank in many records. No baptism record found. Age given as 23 in 1851 census, 46 in 1871, 50 in 1881, birthplace Chorley, 56 in 1888 death record on Lancs BMD.

    Francis married Ellen Rawlinson on 25 Apr 1859 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. Ellen (daughter of Robert Rawlinson) was born in 1839 in Melling. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Margaret Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Maghull/Melling.
    2. 27. Thomas Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863 in Maghull.
    3. 28. Elizabeth Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Maghull.
    4. 29. Robert Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Maghull.
    5. 30. Francis Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Maghull; died in 1874 in Pemberton.
    6. 31. Francis Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875 in Pemberton.
    7. 32. Sarah Ellen Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877 in Pemberton.
    8. 33. Mary Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1880 in Wigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  William Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1830 in Shevington; died before 1890.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, carter, dock labourer

    Notes:

    Denison in 1861 census, b Wigan.

    William married Jane Rimmer on 25 Apr 1859 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. Jane (daughter of Joseph Rimmer and Elizabeth Barrow) was born in 1839 in Sefton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Robert Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Halsall.

  2. 11.  Thomas Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1832 in Melling; died before 1835.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Oct 1832, St Peter, Liverpool


  3. 12.  Thomas Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1835 in Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 Mar 1835, St Thomas, Melling


  4. 13.  Ann Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1837 in Lancashire; died in 1856 in Melling; was buried on 10 Mar 1856 in St Thomas, Melling.

    Notes:

    With family in Melling in 1841 census but no birth record found. Absent in 1851. Daughter Ann born 1856 to Ann, singlewoman, who was buried on same day as daughter baptised.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Ann Denson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Melling.

  5. 14.  Robert Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 5 Apr 1840 in Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carter, alkali labourer
    • Baptism: 19 Apr 1840, St Thomas, Melling


  6. 15.  Richard Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Aug 1842 in Melling; died in 1850 in Melling; was buried on 31 May 1850 in St Thomas, Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Aug 1842, St Thomas, Melling


  7. 16.  Francis Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1845 in Melling; died in 1846 in Melling; was buried on 4 Sep 1846 in St Thomas, Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 22 Nov 1845, St Thomas, Melling


  8. 17.  Elizabeth Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1847 in St Thomas, Melling.

    Elizabeth married John Woods about Nov 1873 in Liverpool. John was born in 1850 in Fazakerley, Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 18.  Sarah Denson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1850 in Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 May 1850, St Thomas, Melling

    Sarah married Thomas Holden on 1 Jan 1870 in St George, Everton. Thomas was born in 1848 in Kirkby, Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 19.  Elizabeth Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 5 Apr 1836 in Maghull.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Jul 1836, St Andrew, Maghull

    Notes:

    Mother's name given as Ann in baptism record, but in 1841 census with Richard and Mary and sisters Ann and Sarah.

    Elizabeth married James Sharrock on 15 Aug 1853 in St Alban, Bevington, Liverpool. James (son of Hugh Sharrock and Maria Wareing) was born in 1833 in Burscough; died in 1884 in Lathom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Maria Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Aintree, Liverpool.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Cotton on 12 Oct 1887 in St Matthias, Liverpool. Thomas was born in 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 20.  Ann Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 9 May 1838 in Melling; died before 1869.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 May 1838, St Thomas, Melling

    Ann married John Sharrock on 6 Nov 1862 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. John (son of Hugh Sharrock and Maria Wareing) was born in 1841 in Burscough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Margaret Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862 in Liverpool.
    2. 38. John Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1864 in Liverpool.
    3. 39. Henry Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Liverpool.

  12. 21.  Sarah Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1841 in Liverpool; died in 1863 in Liverpool.

  13. 22.  Thomas Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Mar 1843 in Liverpool; died before 1881.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Coal heaver, boatman

    Thomas married Ann Jones on 9 Apr 1863 in St Bartholomew, Vauxhall, Liverpool. Ann (daughter of William Jones) was born in 1843 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Thomas Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864 in Liverpool.
    2. 41. Mary Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1865 in Liverpool.
    3. 42. Annie Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1868 in Liverpool.
    4. 43. Elizabeth Waterworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871 in Liverpool.

  14. 23.  Mary Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1845 in Liverpool; died in 1845.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 12 Jun 1845, St Peter, Liverpool


  15. 24.  Mary Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1846 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Jul 1846, St Peter, Liverpool


  16. 25.  Jane Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about May 1849 in Liverpool.

  17. 26.  Margaret Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1860 in Maghull/Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 Apr 1860, St Thomas, Melling


  18. 27.  Thomas Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1863 in Maghull.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cotton mill labourer


  19. 28.  Elizabeth Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1866 in Maghull.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Jan 1866, St Andrew, Maghull

    Elizabeth married James Dunn on 27 Aug 1887 in St Thomas, Wigan. James was born in 1866 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 29.  Robert Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1867 in Maghull.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Dec 1867, St Andrew, Maghull


  21. 30.  Francis Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1870 in Maghull; died in 1874 in Pemberton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 May 1870, All Saints, Wigan


  22. 31.  Francis Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1875 in Pemberton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cotton weaver, overlooker

    Notes:

    Known as Frank

    Francis married Sophia Hilton on 28 Apr 1900 in St Thomas, Wigan. Sophia was born in 1878 in Pemberton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 32.  Sarah Ellen Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1877 in Pemberton.

    Sarah married James Henry Marsden on 30 Jul 1898 in St Thomas, Wigan. James was born in 1872 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 33.  Mary Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (9.Francis2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Apr 1880 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 12 Apr 1880, All Saints, Wigan

    Mary married William Collier on 30 Aug 1902 in St Thomas, Wigan. William was born in 1879 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 34.  Robert Denson Descendancy chart to this point (10.William3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1860 in Halsall.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Ship's fireman
    • Baptism: 14 Mar 1860, All Souls, Vauxhall, Liverpool

    Notes:

    Age given as 26 in marriage record, 27 in 1891 census.

    Robert married Catherine Niland on 3 May 1890 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. Catherine (daughter of John Niland) was born in 1868 in Kirkdale, Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 35.  Ann Denson Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ann3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1856 in Melling.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Mar 1856, St Thomas, Melling


  3. 36.  Maria Sharrock Descendancy chart to this point (19.Elizabeth3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1855 in Aintree, Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 8 Apr 1855, St Bartholomew, Vauxhall

    Maria married James Wylde about Nov 1874 in St Elphin, Warrington. James (son of Hugh Wylde and Margaret Noden) was born in 1850 in Runcorn; died in 1907 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. James Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Runcorn.
    2. 45. John Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880 in Runcorn.
    3. 46. William Henry Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Runcorn.
    4. 47. Sarah Ellen Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886 in Runcorn.
    5. 48. Thomas Richard Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888 in Runcorn.
    6. 49. Peter Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1892 in Runcorn.
    7. 50. Elizabeth Ann Wylde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Runcorn.

  4. 37.  Margaret Sharrock Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ann3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1862 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatwoman

    Margaret married William Barrow on 25 May 1885 in St Alban, Liverpool. William (son of Richard Barrow and Alice Eaves) was born in 1855 in Burscough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Ann Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886 in Burscough.
    2. 52. Alice Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888 in New Lane, Burscough.
    3. 53. Richard Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in Burscough.
    4. 54. John Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1892 in Burscough.
    5. 55. James Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Blackburn.
    6. 56. Martha Barrow  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Blackburn.

  5. 38.  John Sharrock Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ann3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about Feb 1864 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 18 Jan 1864, St Peter, Liverpool

    John married Ellen Hartley on 4 Feb 1887 in St Alban, Liverpool. Ellen (daughter of Thomas Hartley and Margaret Johnson) was born in 1870 in Downholland; died about May 1896 in Ormskirk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Thomas Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888 in Burscough.
    2. 58. John Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1890 in Blackburn.

    John married Mary Alice Morris about Nov 1896 in Blackburn Register Office. Mary (daughter of John (Ingleby) Morris and Margaret Rothwell) was born on 28 May 1864 in Millgate, Wigan; died before 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. James Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Blackburn.
    2. 60. Robert Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Blackburn.
    3. 61. Arthur Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Blackburn.
    4. 62. Elizabeth Alice Sharrock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Blackburn.

  6. 39.  Henry Sharrock Descendancy chart to this point (20.Ann3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1866 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Feb 1866, St Peter, Liverpool


  7. 40.  Thomas Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (22.Thomas3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1864 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Biscuit works labourer
    • Baptism: 15 Oct 1865, St Peter, Liverpool

    Notes:

    No marriage record found, but 1911 census records Sarah Jane as married for 20 years. Thomas's entry has been struck though with "Navy" under occupation. They have had 10 children, seven surviving, but no apparent canal link.

    Thomas married Sarah Jane Jones in 1891. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Jones and Ann) was born in 1872 in Broseley, nr Telford, Shropshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 41.  Mary Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (22.Thomas3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Nov 1865 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Apr 1866, St Peter, Liverpool


  9. 42.  Annie Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (22.Thomas3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about Feb 1868 in Liverpool.

  10. 43.  Elizabeth Waterworth Descendancy chart to this point (22.Thomas3, 6.Richard2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1871 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 29 Mar 1871, St Bartholomew, Vauxhall, Liverpool




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