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Catherine Higson

Female 1794 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Catherine Higson was born in 1794 in Caton, nr Lancaster.

    Catherine married Thomas Robinson on 3 Oct 1814 in St Mary, Lancaster. Thomas was born in 1793 in Lancaster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Water Lane End, Preston.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born in 1832 in Water Lane End, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carter, labourer, boatman, coal dealer, stoker
    • Baptism: 10 Jun 1832, St John, Preston

    James married Nancy Swarbrick on 24 Dec 1854 in St John, Preston. Nancy (daughter of William Swarbrick) was born in 1833 in Preston; died before 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1855 in Lancaster.
    2. 4. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Lancaster, on the canal.
    3. 5. Mary Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Birk Street, Preston; died in 1859 in Birk Street, Preston; was buried on 29 May 1859 in St John, Preston.
    4. 6. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died before 1911.
    5. 7. Joshua Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1864 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died on 21 Apr 1919 in Preston.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  William Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 2 Dec 1855 in Lancaster.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, boatman
    • Baptism: 2 Dec 1855, St Mary, Lancaster

    William married Mary Ann Kellet on 4 Jun 1876 in St John, Preston. Mary (daughter of Robert Kellet and Mary Needham) was born in 1857 in Tewitfield, nr Carnforth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Robert Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877 in Preston; died on 20 Nov 1913 in Edward Street, Preston.
    2. 9. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1879 in Preston, on the canal.
    3. 10. Mary Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Lancaster, on the canal.
    4. 11. Nancy Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1884 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died in 1887 in Lancaster.
    5. 12. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1886 in Lancaster, on the canal.
    6. 13. Ann Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889 in Lancaster, on the canal.
    7. 14. Joseph Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893 in Preston, on the canal.
    8. 15. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Ladywell Street, Preston.
    9. 16. Nancy Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Bolton Street, Preston.

  2. 4.  Thomas Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1856 in Lancaster, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 27 Jan 1856, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Baptised as William Thomas, but plain Thomas thereafter. Age given as 28 in 1891 census.

    Thomas married Mary Jane Crompton on 21 May 1877 in St John, Preston. Mary (daughter of Thomas Crompton and Sarah Parker) was born in 1858 in Ratcliffe Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Nancy Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Salwick, on the canal.
    2. 18. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1879 in Preston, on the canal; died about Aug 1880 in Preston.
    3. 19. Joshua Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Preston, on the canal; died about Aug 1928 in Preston.
    4. 20. Sarah Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883 in Edward Street, Preston.
    5. 21. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Preston, on the canal.
    6. 22. Joseph Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886 in Preston, on the canal; died in 1887 in Preston.
    7. 23. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887 in Preston, on canal boat 'Anne'.
    8. 24. Mary Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891 in Preston, on the canal.
    9. 25. Joseph Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Preston.
    10. 26. Elizabeth Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Green Street West, Preston.

  3. 5.  Mary Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1859 in Birk Street, Preston; died in 1859 in Birk Street, Preston; was buried on 29 May 1859 in St John, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Mar 1859, St John, Preston


  4. 6.  James Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1860 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died before 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 15 Apr 1860, St John, Preston

    James married Alice Ann Crompton on 4 Sep 1882 in St John, Preston. Alice (daughter of Thomas Crompton and Sarah Parker) was born on 21 Dec 1862 in On Lancaster Canal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883 in Preston, on the canal; died on 15 Mar 1931 in Preston; was buried in 1931 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.
    2. 28. Mary Jane Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1885 in Ladywell Street, Preston.
    3. 29. Joshua Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887 in Preston, on the canal; died on 4 Apr 1892 in Preston; was buried in 1892 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.
    4. 30. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889 in Preston, on the canal; died on 23 Apr 1892 in Preston; was buried in 1892 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.
    5. 31. Nancy Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1892 in Nixons Row, Preston; died on 7 Nov 1984 in Preston; was buried in 1984 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.
    6. 32. Sarah Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1892 in On canal boat.
    7. 33. Joshua Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Nixons Row, Preston.
    8. 34. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Nixons Row, Preston.
    9. 35. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Mount Pleasant, Preston; died on 27 Oct 1902 in Preston; was buried in 1902 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.
    10. 36. Elizabeth Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Nixons Row, Preston.
    11. 37. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1905 in Nixons Row, Preston; died on 3 Mar 1972 in Preston; was buried in 1972 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

  5. 7.  Joshua Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born about May 1864 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died on 21 Apr 1919 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Coal merchant, carter, boatman
    • Baptism: 17 Apr 1864, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Adopted John Tickle (qv, b1905) when his mother died five days after giving birth. Death recorded as Q2 1919 (day Easter Monday according to Janet Rigby's book Life on the Lancaster Canal, though she has the year as 1918).

    Joshua married Jane Elizabeth Hampton on 23 May 1885 in St John, Preston. Jane (daughter of Joseph Hampton and Margaret Baines) was born on 14 Sep 1865 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1877 in Preston; died on 20 Nov 1913 in Edward Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, canal worker

    Notes:

    Oddly in 1901 census as William.

    Robert married Leah Wignall on 19 Aug 1899 in St George, Preston. Leah (daughter of Matthew Wignall and Margaret Rhodes) was born in 1881 in Preston; died about Aug 1927 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Margaret Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Preston.
    2. 39. Mary Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Preston.
    3. 40. Annie Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Preston, on the canal.
    4. 41. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Preston.
    5. 42. John Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in Galgate, nr Lancaster.

  2. 9.  James Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1879 in Preston, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Dock labourer, boatman
    • Baptism: 3 Aug 1879, St John, Preston

    James married Helena Wallin Kirby on 20 Aug 1900 in St George, Preston. Helena (daughter of James Wallin and Ellen Kirby) was born on 28 Apr 1882 in Fleetwood Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Ellen Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Preston.
    2. 44. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Preston.
    3. 45. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Preston; died in 1905 in Preston.
    4. 46. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907 in Preston.
    5. 47. Peter Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1909 in Preston; died in 1909 in Preston.
    6. 48. Helena Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Preston.

  3. 10.  Mary Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1882 in Lancaster, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Apr 1882, St John, Preston


  4. 11.  Nancy Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 22 Feb 1884 in Aqueduct Street, Preston; died in 1887 in Lancaster.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Mar 1884, St Mark, Preston


  5. 12.  William Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 8 Apr 1886 in Lancaster, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, stevedore, coal trimmer
    • Baptism: 13 Jun 1886, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Birthplace given as Preston in 1921 census.

    William married Hannah Eden about Feb 1909 in St Luke, Preston. Hannah was born on 16 May 1889 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Elsie Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Preston.
    2. 50. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in Preston.
    3. 51. Ernest Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1913 in Preston.

  6. 13.  Ann Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1889 in Lancaster, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Mar 1889, St John, Preston

    Ann married Edward Browell in 1909. Edward was born in 1890 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 14.  Joseph Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1893 in Preston, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 12 Mar 1893, St John, Preston


  8. 15.  Thomas Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1895 in Ladywell Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 29 Sep 1895, St John, Preston


  9. 16.  Nancy Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1900 in Bolton Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Jul 1900, St John, Preston


  10. 17.  Nancy Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1878 in Salwick, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 14 Apr 1878, St John, Preston


  11. 18.  Thomas Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1879 in Preston, on the canal; died about Aug 1880 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 3 Aug 1879, St John, Preston


  12. 19.  Joshua Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1882 in Preston, on the canal; died about Aug 1928 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, carter, labourer
    • Baptism: 9 Apr 1882, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Joseph in 1891 census.

    Joshua married Elizabeth Ann Slater about Nov 1902 in Emmanuel, Preston. Elizabeth (daughter of George Slater and Mary Ellen Highfield) was born on 1 Nov 1881 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. James Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1903 in Preston.
    2. 53. Elizabeth Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1904 in Aqueduct Street, Preston.
    3. 54. Edith Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1906 in Preston.
    4. 55. Joshua Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1910 in Preston.
    5. 56. Ada Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1914 in Preston.
    6. 57. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1916 in Savoy Street, Preston.
    7. 58. May Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1918 in Preston.
    8. 59. Joseph Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1920 in Preston.

  13. 20.  Sarah Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1883 in Edward Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 12 May 1883, St Peter, Preston


  14. 21.  Thomas Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Preston, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal boatman (coal trade), dock labourer
    • Baptism: 15 May 1885, St John, Preston

    Thomas married Janet Slater in 1906 in Preston Register Office. Janet (daughter of George Slater and Mary Ellen Highfield) was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. William Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1906 in Preston.
    2. 61. Alice Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1907 in Preston.
    3. 62. Thomas Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1910 in Preston.
    4. 63. Mary Jane Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1914 in Preston; died in 2002.
    5. 64. Sarah Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1917 in Preston.
    6. 65. Lily Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1919 in Preston, on canal boat Webger.

  15. 22.  Joseph Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1886 in Preston, on the canal; died in 1887 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Jun 1886, St John, Preston


  16. 23.  William Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1887 in Preston, on canal boat 'Anne'.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Nov 1887, St Peter, Preston


  17. 24.  Mary Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1891 in Preston, on the canal.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Sep 1891, St John, Preston


  18. 25.  Joseph Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1897 in Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman

    Joseph married Agnes Appleby in 1916 in Preston Register Office. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Joseph Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1925 in Preston; died in 2002.

  19. 26.  Elizabeth Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1899 in Green Street West, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Sep 1899, St John, Preston

    Notes:

    Lizzy in 1901 census.


  20. 27.  Thomas Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1883 in Preston, on the canal; died on 15 Mar 1931 in Preston; was buried in 1931 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman, cart driver
    • Baptism: 30 Sep 1883, St John, Preston

    Thomas married Elizabeth Roach in 1903 in St George, Preston. Elizabeth was born in 1884 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Albert Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1904 in Preston.

  21. 28.  Mary Jane Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 11 Jun 1885 in Ladywell Street, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 1885, Preston
    • Baptism: 28 Jul 1885, St Peter, Preston

    Notes:

    Apparently baptised a second time on Dec 4 1885 at St John, Preston.

    Mary married Charles Ashcroft on 10 Aug 1907 in St George, Preston. Charles (son of Joseph Ashcroft and Lucy Jenkinson) was born on 13 May 1884 in Back Canal Street, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  22. 29.  Joshua Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1887 in Preston, on the canal; died on 4 Apr 1892 in Preston; was buried in 1892 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 3 Apr 1887, St John, Preston


  23. 30.  James Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1889 in Preston, on the canal; died on 23 Apr 1892 in Preston; was buried in 1892 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Jan 1890, St John, Preston


  24. 31.  Nancy Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 8 Mar 1892 in Nixons Row, Preston; died on 7 Nov 1984 in Preston; was buried in 1984 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Notes:

    Birth registered in Lancaster (GRO Online Index).


  25. 32.  Sarah Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born about May 1892 in On canal boat.

    Notes:

    Birth registered in Lancaster (GRO Online Index).
    Age given as 7 in 1901 census, 19 in 1911.


  26. 33.  Joshua Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1895 in Nixons Row, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Painter
    • Baptism: 3 Mar 1895, St John, Preston


  27. 34.  James Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1898 in Nixons Row, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Mar 1898, St John, Preston


  28. 35.  William Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1900 in Mount Pleasant, Preston; died on 27 Oct 1902 in Preston; was buried in 1902 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Mar 1900, St John, Preston


  29. 36.  Elizabeth Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born in 1902 in Nixons Row, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 Nov 1902, St John, Preston


  30. 37.  William Robinson Descendancy chart to this point (6.James3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 4 Jul 1905 in Nixons Row, Preston; died on 3 Mar 1972 in Preston; was buried in 1972 in Preston Old Cemetery, Ribbleton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Spinner, coal carter
    • Baptism: 13 Aug 1905, St John, Preston




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