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Elizabeth Beesley

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Beesley was born in 1825 in Preston.

    Notes:

    No baptism found but with siblings and mother Margaret in 1841 census; father named as William in marriage record.

    Elizabeth married Daniel Ashcroft on 25 Dec 1847 in St John, Preston. Daniel (son of Charles Ashcroft and Ann Howarth) was born in 1828 in Preston; died on 29 May 1892 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ann Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Preston.
    2. 3. Joseph Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Preston; died on 27 Apr 1912 in Hanson Square, Preston.
    3. 4. Margaret Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in Myerscough; died about Feb 1891 in Preston.
    4. 5. Charles Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Carnforth; died about Aug 1910 in Preston.
    5. 6. Jane Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Preston.
    6. 7. Eliza Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862 in Preston.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ann Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1848 in Preston.

    Ann married Joseph Hampton on 24 Jul 1869 in St John, Preston. Joseph (son of Joseph Hampton and Jane Bond) was born in 1843 in Savoy Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Daniel Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Preston; died in 1870 in Preston, on the canal; was buried on 5 Nov 1870 in St John, Preston.
    2. 9. James Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871 in Preston; died in 1923.
    3. 10. Charles Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873 in Preston.
    4. 11. Daniel Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875 in Preston; died in 1875 in Preston.
    5. 12. Joseph Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1878 in Glasson Dock, Lancaster.
    6. 13. Elizabeth Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881 in Preston.

  2. 3.  Joseph Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1852 in Preston; died on 27 Apr 1912 in Hanson Square, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman

    Joseph married Lucy Jenkinson on 29 Dec 1870 in St John, Preston. Lucy (daughter of Thomas Jenkinson and Nancy Lancaster) was born on 7 Aug 1851 in Canal Street, Preston; died in 1907 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Ellen Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871 in Pottery Hill, Preston.
    2. 15. Elizabeth Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874 in Preston.
    3. 16. Nancy Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876 in Preston.
    4. 17. Ann Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Canal Street, Preston.
    5. 18. Daniel Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1879 in Preston.
    6. 19. Thomas Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1882 in Preston.
    7. 20. Charles Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1884 in Back Canal Street, Preston.
    8. 21. James Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in Preston.
    9. 22. John Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893 in Bolton Street, Preston.

  3. 4.  Margaret Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1854 in Myerscough; died about Feb 1891 in Preston.

    Margaret married Robert Tickle in 1877 in Preston Register Office. Robert was born about May 1856 in Heywood, nr Bury; died in 1899 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Mary Tickle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Edward Street, Preston; died about Nov 1905 in Preston.
    2. 24. John Tickle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887 in Edward Street, Preston.

  4. 5.  Charles Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1858 in Carnforth; died about Aug 1910 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, lay preacher

    Charles married Mary Jane Roe on 21 Sep 1881 in St Peter, Preston. Mary was born in 1862 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Annie Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Preston.
    2. 26. Elizabeth Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885 in Preston.
    3. 27. George Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Preston; died on 3 Aug 1916 in The Somme.
    4. 28. William Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in Garstang.
    5. 29. Mary Jane Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Preston.

  5. 6.  Jane Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1860 in Preston.

  6. 7.  Eliza Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1862 in Preston.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Daniel Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1870 in Preston; died in 1870 in Preston, on the canal; was buried on 5 Nov 1870 in St John, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Jul 1870, St John, Preston


  2. 9.  James Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1871 in Preston; died in 1923.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman

    James married Margaret Agnes Raby on 26 Mar 1894 in St Luke, Skerton. Margaret was born on 22 Jul 1871 in Skerton, nr Lancaster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Alice Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Preston.
    2. 31. James Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Preston; died in 1971.
    3. 32. Benjamin Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Lancaster; died in 1977.
    4. 33. Joseph Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1902 in Lancaster.
    5. 34. Harold Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1908 in Preston.

  3. 10.  Charles Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1873 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Nov 1873, St John, Preston


  4. 11.  Daniel Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1875 in Preston; died in 1875 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 13 Feb 1876, St John, Preston


  5. 12.  Joseph Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 10 Jul 1878 in Glasson Dock, Lancaster.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, boatman, carter
    • Baptism: 28 Jul 1878, St John, Preston

    Joseph married Frances Magill on 5 Jun 1897 in St Mark, Preston. Frances (daughter of William Magill and Mary Jane Marsden) was born in 1878 in Preston; died before 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Alice Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894 in Preston.
    2. 36. Joshua Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Preston, on the canal; died in 1898 in Preston.
    3. 37. Ann Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Edward Street, Preston.
    4. 38. James Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Preston.
    5. 39. Joseph Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in Preston; died in 1901 in Preston.
    6. 40. William Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Preston; died in 1902 in Preston.
    7. 41. Margaret Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Edward Street, Preston; died in 1904 in Preston.
    8. 42. Lilian Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Preston.
    9. 43. Frances Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Preston; died in 1906 in Preston.
    10. 44. Elizabeth Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1909 in Yealand Conyers.
    11. 45. Joseph Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1912 in Preston.

    Joseph married Dorothy Shuttleworth about Feb 1918 in Christ Church, Preston. Dorothy was born on 24 Aug 1887 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1881 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 29 May 1881, St John, Preston


  7. 14.  Ellen Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1871 in Pottery Hill, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1871, St John, Preston

    Ellen married Edward Carr on 28 Mar 1891 in St Peter, Preston. Edward (son of William Carr and Nancy Bickerstaff) was born in 1864 in Preston; died in 1917 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Nancy Carr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Preston.

  8. 15.  Elizabeth Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1874 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Jan 1874, St John, Preston


  9. 16.  Nancy Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1876 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 Apr 1876, St John, Preston

    Nancy married Cuthbert Catterall on 1 Apr 1899 in St Peter, Preston. Cuthbert (son of Matthew Catterall) was born in 1878 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 17.  Ann Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1878 in Canal Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Jun 1878, St John, Preston


  11. 18.  Daniel Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Mar 1879 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 10 Dec 1879, Holy Trinity, Preston

    Notes:

    Daniel and Alice aboard canal boat Kenneth at Lancaster in 1939 census, with two following entries redacted.

    Daniel married Alice Goodier on 7 Oct 1899 in St Peter, Preston. Alice (daughter of Leonard Goodier and Fleetwood Hardman) was born on 10 Sep 1881 in Aboard canal boat. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. John Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1900 in Preston.
    2. 48. Joseph Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1901 in Preston, on the canal.
    3. 49. Leonard Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1902 in Preston; died about Aug 1902 in Preston.
    4. 50. Ellen Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1903 in Preston; died on 7 Sep 1907 in City o' Pinch Wharf, Preston.
    5. 51. Daniel Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1908 in Crooklands, nr Milnthorpe; died in 1980.

  12. 19.  Thomas Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Jan 1882 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, dock labourer, carter
    • Baptism: 30 Apr 1882, Holy Trinity, Preston

    Thomas married Fleetwood Hardman about Aug 1902 in St Peter, Preston. Fleetwood (daughter of John Hardman and Sarah Ann Smalley) was born on 23 May 1880 in Back Canal Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Alice Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Preston.
    2. 53. Elizabeth Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Lancaster.
    3. 54. May Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1923 in Leighton Street, Preston; died in Aug 2004.

  13. 20.  Charles Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 13 May 1884 in Back Canal Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, horse driver
    • Baptism: 24 Aug 1884, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Birth date given incorrectly as Oct 29 1884 in 1939 census.

    Charles married Mary Jane Robinson on 10 Aug 1907 in St George, Preston. Mary (daughter of James Robinson and Alice Ann Crompton) was born on 11 Jun 1885 in Ladywell Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Beatrice Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in Preston.
    2. 56. Alice Ann Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Preston.
    3. 57. Joseph Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1913 in Preston.

  14. 21.  James Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1890 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Lorry driver


  15. 22.  John Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1893 in Bolton Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1893, St John, Preston


  16. 23.  Mary Tickle Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1882 in Edward Street, Preston; died about Nov 1905 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Jul 1882, St John, Preston

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

    Children:
    1. 58. John Tickle  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1905 in Preston; died in 1988 in Preston.

  17. 24.  John Tickle Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1887 in Edward Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Coal bagger
    • Baptism: 10 Jul 1887, St John, Preston

    John married Elizabeth Ellen Magill about Nov 1907 in Christ Church, Preston. Elizabeth (daughter of William Magill and Mary Jane Marsden) was born in 1888 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 25.  Annie Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (5.Charles2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1882 in Preston.

  19. 26.  Elizabeth Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (5.Charles2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1885 in Preston.

  20. 27.  George Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (5.Charles2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Preston; died on 3 Aug 1916 in The Somme.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman
    • Baptism: 7 Mar 1888, St Peter, Preston

    Notes:

    Private George Ashcroft of Preston, commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial.


  21. 28.  William Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (5.Charles2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1890 in Garstang.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bespoke bootmaker


  22. 29.  Mary Jane Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (5.Charles2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1895 in Preston.


Generation: 4

  1. 30.  Alice Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1895 in Preston.

  2. 31.  James Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Preston; died in 1971.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman, dock labourer

    James married Ellen Farnworth about Feb 1920 in St Peter, Preston. Ellen (daughter of Edward Farnworth) was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Irene Hampton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1921 in Preston.

  3. 32.  Benjamin Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1899 in Lancaster; died in 1977.

  4. 33.  Joseph Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 12 May 1902 in Lancaster.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Dock labourer

    Joseph married Mary Elizabeth Walsh in 1929 in St Peter, Preston. Mary (daughter of Edward Walsh) was born on 30 Jan 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 34.  Harold Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (9.James3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 5 Oct 1908 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Printer's lathe-turner


  6. 35.  Alice Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1894 in Preston.

    Notes:

    In 1901 census age 6, so born before parents married, but no birth or baptism record found.


  7. 36.  Joshua Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1897 in Preston, on the canal; died in 1898 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 26 Dec 1897, St John, Preston


  8. 37.  Ann Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1898 in Edward Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Dec 1898, St John, Preston


  9. 38.  James Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1900 in Preston.

  10. 39.  Joseph Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1901 in Preston; died in 1901 in Preston.

  11. 40.  William Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1902 in Preston; died in 1902 in Preston.

  12. 41.  Margaret Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1903 in Edward Street, Preston; died in 1904 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 27 Dec 1903, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Birth registered 1904 (Lancs BMDs)


  13. 42.  Lilian Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1905 in Preston.

  14. 43.  Frances Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1906 in Preston; died in 1906 in Preston.

  15. 44.  Elizabeth Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Jan 1909 in Yealand Conyers.

  16. 45.  Joseph Hampton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Joseph3, 2.Ann2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 2 Dec 1912 in Preston.

    Notes:

    Birth registered Q1 1913 as John (GRO Index).


  17. 46.  Nancy Carr Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ellen3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1897 in Preston.

  18. 47.  John Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (18.Daniel3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 2 May 1900 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman

    John married Helena Browett about Nov 1918 in St George, Preston. Helena was born on 7 Oct 1898 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 48.  Joseph Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (18.Daniel3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Jul 1901 in Preston, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal bargeman
    • Baptism: 4 Aug 1901, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    In her book 'The Lancaster Canal in Focus' Janet Rigby writes: "It was Joe who carried the last load to Storey's Mill in Lancaster in 1947. Storey's were the last firm to run on coal but after the bad winter that year, when the canal was fozen and deliveries by boat were impossible for several weeks, they switched to oil, thus ending a long tradition heralding the end of commercial carrying on the canal.'

    Joseph married Evelyn Heskin about Aug 1923 in St Peter, Preston. Evelyn (daughter of James Heskin) was born on 16 Jul 1903 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Joseph Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1935 in Preston.

  20. 49.  Leonard Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (18.Daniel3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about Aug 1902 in Preston; died about Aug 1902 in Preston.

  21. 50.  Ellen Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (18.Daniel3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about Nov 1903 in Preston; died on 7 Sep 1907 in City o' Pinch Wharf, Preston.

    Notes:

    Drowned in the canal (family records - death registered in Kendal).


  22. 51.  Daniel Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (18.Daniel3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 22 Nov 1908 in Crooklands, nr Milnthorpe; died in 1980.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, coal merchant

    Notes:

    In her books on the Lancaster Canal Janet Rigby writes: "Dan was born aboard the 'Prince of Wales' at Crooklands" . . . and that "Dan and Mary Jane started their married life on 'May' and worked both the Lancaster and the Leeds & Liverpool Canals."

    Daniel married Mary Jane Robinson in 1931 in Preston Register Office. Mary (daughter of Thomas Robinson and Janet Slater) was born on 11 May 1914 in Preston; died in 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Alice Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1932 in Preston.

  23. 52.  Alice Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Thomas3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1904 in Preston.

  24. 53.  Elizabeth Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Thomas3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1905 in Lancaster.

  25. 54.  May Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Thomas3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 25 May 1923 in Leighton Street, Preston; died in Aug 2004.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatwoman

    Notes:

    In her book 'The Lancaster Canal in Focus' Janet Rigby writes: 'May used to regularly take the horses to the blacksmith for shoeing, which cost about 12 shillings in the 1930s. She left the canal in 1939 for factory work.'

    May married John Sharp in 1942 in St Thomas, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 55.  Beatrice Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (20.Charles3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1908 in Preston.

  27. 56.  Alice Ann Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (20.Charles3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1910 in Preston.

  28. 57.  Joseph Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (20.Charles3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 23 Jun 1913 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Solicitor's clerk


  29. 58.  John Tickle Descendancy chart to this point (23.Mary3, 4.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 16 Oct 1905 in Preston; died in 1988 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, dock labourer, haulage driver

    Notes:

    Adopted by Joshua Robinson (qv, b 1864) and Jane nee Hampton. John's history and reminiscences form an 18-page chapter of Janet Rigby's book "Life on the Lancaster Canal" (Landy Publishing 2006). She writes: "His mother died five days after giving birth at the age of 23 and his father (unnamed), unable to bring him up on his own, asked Joshua Robinson and his wife Jane, who had no children, to look after him . . . They treated him like their own son."

    John married Gertrude Fletcher in 1931 in Preston Register Office. Gertrude (daughter of Moses Fletcher and Catherine Walsh) was born on 28 Aug 1904 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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