Raymond O'Brian: Eachus Family History

Generation: 1

1.	Raymond O'Brian was born in 1895 in Southport, Lancashire, England (son of Ernest Edward O'Brian and Alice Mary Eachus). Notes: Census Listings; 1901 109 Beechwood Road, Halifax. son. age 6. (01-267)

Generation: 2

Ernest Edward O'Brian was born in 1869 in Launceston, Cornwall, England (son of Edward O'Brian and Eliza Johnson).

Notes:

Census Listings;
1871 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. son. age 2. (71-248)
1881 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. son. age 12. Scholar. (81-266)
1891 2 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset. Lodger. age 22. Reporter & Journalist. (91-227)
1901 109 Beechwood Road, Halifax. Yorks. Head. age 32. Journalist (editor). (01-267)

Ernest married Alice Mary Eachus in 1893 in St James, Holywell, Flintshire. Alice (daughter of John Thomas Eachus and Annie Thompson) was born on 29 May 1867 in High Street, Holywell; died on 27 Dec 1935 in Southport; was buried on 31 Dec 1935 in Bootle Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice Mary Eachus was born on 29 May 1867 in High Street, Holywell (daughter of John Thomas Eachus and Annie Thompson); died on 27 Dec 1935 in Southport; was buried on 31 Dec 1935 in Bootle Cemetery.

Other Events:

Baptism: 20 Jun 1867, Holywell

Notes:

Census:
1871- High Street, Holywell daughter. age 3. (112)
1881- Buckley House School Willow St, Ellesmere. Boarder. age 13. Scholar. (158)
1901 109 Beechwood Road, Halifax. Yorks. wife. age 33. (01-267)

Buried in the same grave as Francis Shipton, her sister in law.

Children:

1. Raymond O'Brian was born in 1895 in Southport, Lancashire, England.

Generation: 3

Edward O'Brian was born in 1832 in Quebec, Canada..

Notes:

Census Listings;
1861 Church Street, Launceston, Cornwall. Head. age 29. Tin Plate Worker. (61-292)
1871 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. Head. age 38. Tin Plate Worker. (71-248)
1881 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. Head. age 49. Tin Plate Worker. (81-266)

Edward married Eliza Johnson. Eliza (daughter of Thomas Johnson and Jane (?) Johnson) was born in 1835 in Launceston, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza Johnson was born in 1835 in Launceston, Cornwall, England (daughter of Thomas Johnson and Jane (?) Johnson).

Notes:

Census Listings;
1861 Church Street, Launceston, Cornwall. wife. age 26. DressMaker (61-292)
1871 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. wife. age 37. DressMaker employing 5 girls (71-248)
1881 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. wife. age 49. DressMaker (81-266)

Children:

Florence A O'Brian was born in 1862 in Launceston, Cornwall, England.
Helen M O'Brian was born in 1866 in Launceston, Cornwall, England.
2. Ernest Edward O'Brian was born in 1869 in Launceston, Cornwall, England.

John Thomas Eachus was born in 1843 in High Street, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales (son of Thomas Eachus and Mary Skerrett); died on 7 May 1912 in Royal Infirmary. Liverpool; was buried in May 1912 in St Peters Cemetery, Holywell (1.19 pm Friday afternoon).

Other Events:

Baptism: 11 Nov 1843, St James, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales

Notes:

Census Listings;
1851- High St, Holywell. son. age 7. (51-155)
1861- Coop Street, Holywell, Flintshire. Stepson. age 17. Groom. (61-9)
1871- High St, Holywell Flintshire. Head (m). age 27. Grocer & Tallow Chandler. (112)
1881- 7 High St, Ellesmere, Boarder (widower). age 37. Wine Merchant. ( 157) Staying in an Hotel.
1891- High St, Holywell. Flintshire. Head (m). age 47, Seedsman, {employer} {Welsh & English speaker} (91-113)
1901- Cludley, Wrockwardine, Wellington, Shropshire. Head (Mar). age 57, Retired Corn Seed Merchant. (01-17)
1911 Kempton House, Conwy Street, St Asaph, Denburgh, Wales Head (m). age 67, Private Means. (11-26)

Suttons Directory North Wales 1889-1890 John Thomas Eachus, Tallow Chandler & Dealer in Explosives.
Address at retirement; 1911- Kempton House, Conway St, Rhyl
John was a well known Chess Player, forming the Rhyl Town Chess Club, he was the vice-President of the North Wales Chess Association, and had the distiction of being one of the few players to draw against the then World Champion Mr Lasker in 1907. John T was also a member of the Rhyl Town Council, a church warden at the Parish Church, was one of the first members to join the Holywell Volunteer Corps and in his day was a crack shot. He was also one of the trustees of the "Lord Mostyn" Lodge of the Oddfellows.

John T supplied the Explosive for the Mersey Rail Tunnel.
Admon 27th November 1912. (FW 1/47)
There is a Field in Holywell called Ky Eachus, meaning Eachus Field

Archive;
Photogtraph of John Thomas Eachus [MR 3-9]
Obituary and life notes [A4/5]

Died:
John died on Tuesday moring after a severe operation for an internal complaint, at the Royal Infirmary.

John married Annie Thompson on 4 Jul 1863 in Holywell. Annie (daughter of Richard Thompson) was born in 1846 in Liverpool; died in 1874 in High Street, Holywell; was buried on 15 Apr 1874 in Holywell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie Thompson was born in 1846 in Liverpool (daughter of Richard Thompson); died in 1874 in High Street, Holywell; was buried on 15 Apr 1874 in Holywell.

Notes:

Census Listings;
1861- Coop Street, Holywell, Flintshire Neice. age 14. Scholar (61-9) Niece to Samuel Jons
1871 High Street, Holywell Flintshire. wife. age 22. (112)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 4th July 1863, Holywell.
John Thomas Eachus, age 19, Bachelore & Grocer of Holywell.
Annie Thompson, age 17, Spinster of Holywell.
were married by Licence
witness: S.H. Eachus; Emma Dyson
Grooms Father: Thomas Eachus, Grocer
Brides Father: Richard Thompson, Sailor
[Archive Copy - Parish 5]

Children:

William Henry Eachus was born on 20 Jul 1863 in High Street, Holywell, Flintshire; died in 1949 in Hemel Hempstead RD.
John Eachus was born in 1865 in High Street, Holywell; died on 6 Apr 1895 in At sea.
3. Alice Mary Eachus was born on 29 May 1867 in High Street, Holywell; died on 27 Dec 1935 in Southport; was buried on 31 Dec 1935 in Bootle Cemetery.
Arthur Eachus was born in 1869 in High Street, Holywell, Wales , UK; died on 17 Nov 1931 in Karrakatta, Nedlands City, Western Australia.; was buried in 1931 in Karrakatta Cemetery,.
Ernest Edward Eachus was born on 7 Mar 1871 in High Street, Holywell, Wales, U. K.; died on 12 Feb 1961 in 24 Tudor Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool..
Margaret Maud Eachus was born in 1873 in High Street, Holywell; died on 29 Sep 1890 in High St, Holywell; was buried on 2 Oct 1890 in Holywell.

Generation: 4

10.	Thomas Johnson was born in 1790 in England.. Notes: Census Listings; 1841 Alphington Place, Alphington, Devon. Age 50. (41-148) Thomas married Jane (?) Johnson. Jane was born in 1797 in Lifton, Devon, England; died in 1880 in Launceston, Cornwall.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Jane (?) Johnson was born in 1797 in Lifton, Devon, England; died in 1880 in Launceston, Cornwall..

Notes:

Jane's maiden name may be Bryan.

Census Listings;
1841 Alphington Place, Alphington, Devon. Age 45. (41-148)
1851 West Gate, Launceston, Cornwall, Head (widow). age 54. Mangler. (51-192)
1871 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall. mother (widow). age 74. (71-248)

Children:

Jane Johnson was born in 1832 in Woolwich, Kent, England.
5. Eliza Johnson was born in 1835 in Launceston, Cornwall, England.

12.

Thomas Eachus was born on 4 Dec 1805 in Flintshire, Wales (son of Thomas Eachus and Martha Adams); died on 22 Sep 1845 in High Street, Holywell [Sudden Death]; was buried on 27 Sep 1845 in St James, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.

Other Events:

Baptism: 5 Jan 1806, Penley, Flintshire, Wales

Notes:

admon dated 22 September 1845 granted 24th Oct 1845 (FW 1/26)
Census Listing:
1841 High Street, Holywell. age 36, Grocer. (41-17)
Robsons Directory;
1843 Thomas Eachus Grocer and Tea Dealer.
Archive:
Notes written by Thomas 1828 (A1-8)

Buried:
The Grave yard has been grassed over and the family grave stone has been placed near the Wall, 37 grave stones up the hill from the church.
Grave Stone in St James Graveyard, Holywell.
Sacred to the memory of Mary the beloved wife of Thomas Eachus of Holywell and only daughter of William Caldercott . who departed this life the 10th day of August 1832 age 21 years. Also William Caldercott Eachus son of the above who died an infant. Also Caroline the second wife of Thomas Eachus who died May 1st 1838 aged 27 years, Likewise two children of Thomas & Caroline Eachus
Also the remians of the above said Thomas Eachus who departed this life very suddenly on the .... [remainder of the grave stone hidden]

Thomas married Mary Skerrett in CIR 1840. Mary (daughter of John Skerrett and Mary Derry) was born in 1814 in Ocle, Hereford, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Mary Skerrett was born in 1814 in Ocle, Hereford, England (daughter of John Skerrett and Mary Derry).

Other Events:

Baptism: 17 Apr 1814, Ocle Pitchard, Hereford, England

Notes:

Census:
1841 High Street, Holywell. age 29. (41-17) (living with her husband Thomas Eachus)
1851 High St, Holywell. Head (widow). age 36, Grocer & Tallow Chandler. (51-155)
1861.High Street, Holywell. wife. age 46. (61-249)
Mary is listed in the 1859 Slaters Directory as a Ale & Porter Agent for Marsden & Powell.

Children:

Stapleton Henry Eachus was born in 1841 in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales; died in 1871 in High Street, Holywell; was buried on 27 Jun 1871 in St James Churchyard, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.
6. John Thomas Eachus was born in 1843 in High Street, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales; died on 7 May 1912 in Royal Infirmary. Liverpool; was buried in May 1912 in St Peters Cemetery, Holywell (1.19 pm Friday afternoon).

14.

Richard Thompson was born about 1820 in (in/of) Flintshire, Wales.

Children:

7. Annie Thompson was born in 1846 in Liverpool; died in 1874 in High Street, Holywell; was buried on 15 Apr 1874 in Holywell.