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Ellen Whittle

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ellen Whittle was born in 1822 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Jun 1822, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Whittle  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Rufford.

    Ellen married John Snailham on 19 Jun 1848 in St Mary the Virgin, Rufford. John was born in 1828 in Bretherton, nr Tarleton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Henry Snailham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Rufford; died in 1895 in Runcorn.
    2. 4. Rachel Snailham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Rufford.
    3. 5. Sarah Snailham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1853 in Rufford.
    4. 6. Mary Snailham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857 in Rufford.
    5. 7. Jane Elizabeth Snailham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Rufford.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Whittle Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1845 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 Nov 1845, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford


  2. 3.  Henry Snailham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1849 in Rufford; died in 1895 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 21 Feb 1849, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford

    Notes:

    Surname amended from Snellan to Snailham in baptism record.
    Smetham or Smethain in marriage record, Smetham in 1881 census, Smitham in 1891 and death record.

    Henry married Martha Cheetham on 24 Feb 1873 in St Peter, Liverpool. Martha (daughter of William Cheetham and Mary Ashcroft) was born in 1851 in Burscough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Mary Ellen Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1873 in Runcorn.
    2. 9. John William Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1875 in Runcorn.
    3. 10. Henry Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1877 in Runcorn.
    4. 11. Frank Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1879 in Runcorn.
    5. 12. Robert Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1881 in Runcorn.
    6. 13. Selina Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1884 in Runcorn.
    7. 14. Martha Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886 in Runcorn.
    8. 15. Sarah Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1889 in Runcorn.
    9. 16. Ethel Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1891 in Runcorn.

  3. 4.  Rachel Snailham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1850 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Jul 1850, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford


  4. 5.  Sarah Snailham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1853 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 27 Nov 1853, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford


  5. 6.  Mary Snailham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1857 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 11 Jan 1857, Rufford


  6. 7.  Jane Elizabeth Snailham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born in 1860 in Rufford.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 26 Feb 1860, St Mary the Virgin, Rufford

    Notes:

    Elizabeth in censuses, birthplace given as "Rufforth", Lancashire in 1891, Runcorn in 1901.
    Maiden name Smetham in marriage record, same or similar in children's birth records.
    Age impossibly given as 45, b Lancashire, in 1911 (son George with her age 33. Children Robert, Charles and Harry listed as nephews, amended from sons, but mother's maiden name Smetham in GRO Index.

    Jane married John Twigg on 9 Sep 1877 in All Saints, Runcorn. John (son of George Twigg and Eliza Hayes) was born in 1859 in Market Drayton; died about Feb 1908 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. George Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1878 in Runcorn.
    2. 18. William Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1882 in Runcorn.
    3. 19. Sarah Ann Ellen Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1889 in Runcorn.
    4. 20. John Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1893 in Altrincham.
    5. 21. Robert Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1896 in Congleton.
    6. 22. Charles Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Runcorn.
    7. 23. Harry Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1903 in Runcorn.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Mary Ellen Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Nov 1873 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Jan 1874, All Saints, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smethem in GRO birth record and Cheshire BMDs.

    Mary married Matthew Hill about 1893 in St Elphin, Warrington. Matthew was born in 1873 in Widnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  John William Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Nov 1875 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 25 Dec 1875, All Saints, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smethem in GRO birth record.

    John married Edith Taylor on 12 Apr 1896 in All Saints, Runcorn. Edith (daughter of Hamblet Taylor and Ellen Basnett) was born in 1875 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Harry Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Runcorn.
    2. 25. Edith Ellen Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Runcorn.
    3. 26. Ethel Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Runcorn.
    4. 27. Jessie Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Runcorn.
    5. 28. John Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Runcorn.
    6. 29. Charles Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  3. 10.  Henry Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Nov 1877 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 2 Dec 1877, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smetham in baptism record on IGI, but Smitham in birth record on Cheshire BMDs, in marriage record, 1901 and 1911 censuses.

    Henry married Harriet Hopwood on 4 Dec 1899 in All Saints, Runcorn. Harriet (daughter of Allen Hopwood) was born in 1880 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Mabel Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Runcorn.
    2. 31. Clara Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Runcorn; died before 1911.
    3. 32. Ernest Smitham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Runcorn.

  4. 11.  Frank Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Nov 1879 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 2 Nov 1879, All Saints, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smetham in baptism record and 1911 census but Smithson in 1881 census, Smitham in birth record on Cheshire BMDs, 1891 and 1901 censuses and in marriage record.

    Frank married Mary Ellen Butterworth on 28 Feb 1899 in St Leonard, Bootle. Mary (daughter of Charles Butterworth and Frances Davies) was born in 1880 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Bertha Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Runcorn.
    2. 34. Robert Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Runcorn.
    3. 35. Florence Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Runcorn.
    4. 36. Frank Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Runcorn.
    5. 37. Daniel Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  5. 12.  Robert Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Aug 1881 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Waterman
    • Baptism: 4 Sep 1991, All Saints, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Smitham in birth record, Smetham in marriage record.

    Robert married Blanche Dillon on 14 Sep 1907 in All Saints, Runcorn. Blanche was born in 1886 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Hilda Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in Runcorn.
    2. 39. Frank Smetham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in Runcorn.

  6. 13.  Selina Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 17 Nov 1884 in Runcorn.

    Selina married James Evans on 23 Apr 1914 in All Saints, Runcorn. James (son of William Evans) was born on 7 Jul 1888 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Harold Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1916 in Runcorn.
    2. 41. Selina Evans  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1921 in Runcorn.

  7. 14.  Martha Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1886 in Runcorn.

  8. 15.  Sarah Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Feb 1889 in Runcorn.

    Notes:

    Smetham in GRO birth record. Sarah J Smitham in 1891 census, otherwise plain Sarah.
    Smitham in marriage record, amended to Smetham in a 1951 annotation signed by John Gratton Mawdesley and Sarah (Smetham).

    Sarah married John Gratton Mawdesley on 4 Jul 1909 in All Saints, Runcorn. John (son of James Mawdesley) was born in 1885 in Salford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. George Mawdesley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  9. 16.  Ethel Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 4 May 1891 in Runcorn.

    Ethel married Joseph Gaskell on 2 Jun 1913 in All Saints, Runcorn. Joseph (son of Jabez Hignett Gaskill and Sarah Ann Yates) was born on 25 Mar 1891 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 17.  George Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 2 Sep 1878 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 12 Sep 1878, Wesleyan Chapel, Halton Road, Runcorn

    George married Priscilla Beattie on 2 Jun 1900 in St Matthew, Manchester. Priscilla (daughter of Andrew Beattie and Mary) was born in 1879 in Manchester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 18.  William Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Feb 1882 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Labourer, boatman

    William married Florence Emma Ashley on 13 Sep 1902 in Holy Trinity, Runcorn. Florence (daughter of Enoch Thomas Ashley and Emily Mansfield) was born about Feb 1883 in Kidderminster; died in 1921 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Elizabeth Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1904 in Burscough; died before 1939.
    2. 44. Florence Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907 in Runcorn.
    3. 45. Thomas Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Runcorn.
    4. 46. Arthur Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in Runcorn.
    5. 47. Harry Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1917 in Runcorn.
    6. 48. Albert Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1919 in Runcorn.
    7. 49. Edith Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1921 in Runcorn.

    William married Clara Thornhill on 19 Dec 1925 in Christ Church, Pendlebury, nr Manchester. Clara (daughter of George Thornhill and Ann Sanders) was born on 13 Mar 1897 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Roy Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1931 in Runcorn.

  12. 19.  Sarah Ann Ellen Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 11 Jul 1889 in Runcorn.

    Sarah married William Ashcroft on 2 Dec 1907 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. William (son of John Ashcroft and Ann Grimshaw) was born on 26 Mar 1882 in Appley Bridge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Phyllis Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1908 in Liverpool.
    2. 52. Alice Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in Liverpool.
    3. 53. Robert Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1916 in Appley Bridge.
    4. 54. Elizabeth Ashcroft  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1925 in Liverpool.

  13. 20.  John Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Feb 1893 in Altrincham.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman, fireman

    Notes:

    John Twigge, mother's maiden name Smytham, in GRO Online Register. Age given as 21 in marriage record.

    John married Margaret Ann Amos on 16 May 1910 in St Ambrose, Everton. Margaret (daughter of John Amos and Margaret Jones) was born about Nov 1891 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. John George Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1910 in Liverpool.

  14. 21.  Robert Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 9 Jan 1896 in Congleton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal bargeman

    Robert married Maud Roughley about Feb 1922 in St Ambrose, Everton. Maud was born on 2 Sep 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Catherine Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1922 in Liverpool.
    2. 57. William Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1929 in Liverpool.
    3. 58. Teresa Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1939 in Prescot.

  15. 22.  Charles Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman, fireman

    Charles married Elsie Wadkin about May 1935 in St Matthias, Liverpool. Elsie was born on 11 Jan 1900 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 23.  Harry Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 25 Nov 1903 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Oil mill labourer, bargeman
    • Baptism: 14 Dec 1903, Runcorn

    Notes:

    Henry Twigge in marriage record.

    Harry married Jane Swain about Nov 1927 in St Nicholas, Liverpool. Jane (daughter of John Swain) was born on 2 Dec 1905 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. John Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1928.


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Harry Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1896 in Runcorn.

  2. 25.  Edith Ellen Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1898 in Runcorn.

  3. 26.  Ethel Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1900 in Runcorn.

  4. 27.  Jessie Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1904 in Runcorn.

  5. 28.  John Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1906 in Runcorn.

  6. 29.  Charles Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  7. 30.  Mabel Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1902 in Runcorn.

    Notes:

    Smetham in birth record on Cheshire BMDs.


  8. 31.  Clara Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1903 in Runcorn; died before 1911.

  9. 32.  Ernest Smitham Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1905 in Runcorn.

  10. 33.  Bertha Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frank3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1899 in Runcorn.

  11. 34.  Robert Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frank3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1902 in Runcorn.

  12. 35.  Florence Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frank3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1904 in Runcorn.

  13. 36.  Frank Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frank3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1906 in Runcorn.

  14. 37.  Daniel Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (11.Frank3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  15. 38.  Hilda Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1908 in Runcorn.

  16. 39.  Frank Smetham Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1911 in Runcorn.

  17. 40.  Harold Evans Descendancy chart to this point (13.Selina3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 17 Aug 1916 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cash machinist


  18. 41.  Selina Evans Descendancy chart to this point (13.Selina3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 5 Nov 1921 in Runcorn.

  19. 42.  George Mawdesley Descendancy chart to this point (15.Sarah3, 3.Henry2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1910 in Runcorn.

  20. 43.  Elizabeth Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Nov 1904 in Burscough; died before 1939.

    Elizabeth married Joseph Thornhill on 23 Jul 1923 in All Saints, Runcorn. Joseph (son of George Thornhill and Ann Sanders) was born on 27 Oct 1901 in Runcorn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 44.  Florence Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1907 in Runcorn.

  22. 45.  Thomas Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman

    Thomas married Margaret Holland about May 1932 in Liverpool Register Office. Margaret (daughter of Patrick Holland) was born on 17 Aug 1910 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Margaret Twigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1938 in Liverpool.

  23. 46.  Arthur Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1911 in Runcorn.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bargeman

    Arthur married Ann Jane Martin about May 1934 in Emmanuel Church, Fazackerley. Ann was born on 8 Oct 1913 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 47.  Harry Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1917 in Runcorn.

  25. 48.  Albert Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1919 in Runcorn.

  26. 49.  Edith Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1921 in Runcorn.

  27. 50.  Roy Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (18.William3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 11 Feb 1931 in Runcorn.

  28. 51.  Phyllis Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Sarah3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 3 Dec 1908 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 21 Dec 1908, St Matthias, Liverpool

    Notes:

    Birth date given as Dec 10 on Lancashire OPC.

    Phyllis married Luke Draper Pye on 4 Jul 1931 in Christ Church, Douglas-in-Parbold. Luke (son of William Draper Pye and Margery Ellen Mawdsley) was born on 19 Aug 1905 in Crabtree Bridge, Burscough; died on 8 Dec 1947 in Blackburn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 52.  Alice Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Sarah3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born in 1911 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Dec 1910, St Matthias, Liverpool


  30. 53.  Robert Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Sarah3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 1 Dec 1916 in Appley Bridge.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Boatman
    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1916, St Matthias, Liverpool


  31. 54.  Elizabeth Ashcroft Descendancy chart to this point (19.Sarah3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 6 Jan 1925 in Liverpool.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jan 1925, St Matthias, Liverpool

    Elizabeth married John Walker Jackson in 1943 in Christ Church, Douglas-in-Parbold. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  32. 55.  John George Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born about Aug 1910 in Liverpool.

  33. 56.  Catherine Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (21.Robert3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 19 Jul 1922 in Liverpool.

  34. 57.  William Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (21.Robert3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 22 Jul 1929 in Liverpool.

  35. 58.  Teresa Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (21.Robert3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 4 Sep 1939 in Prescot.

  36. 59.  John Twigg Descendancy chart to this point (23.Harry3, 7.Jane2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 4 Dec 1928.



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