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Thomas Fairbrother

Thomas Fairbrother

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Fairbrother was born in 1878 in Tonge (son of George Fairbrother and Sarah Thornton).

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1881 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd. son. age 3. (O 99)
    1891 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd son. age 13. Reeler (O 98)
    1901 101 Mills Hill Road, Middleton. son. age 23. Piecer in Cotton Mill. (Tom Fairbrother) (O 97)


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Fairbrother was born in 1853 in Chadderton, Lancashire, England (son of Thomas Fairbrother and Mary Ann Newton); died on 12 Feb 1936 in Mills Hill Rd, Middleton Junction.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1861 Spaw, Chadderton, Oldham. son. age 8. Scholar. (O 104)
    1871 Scowcroft, Chadderton, Servant, age 17, Farm Servant. (living in with his farmer employer) (O 102)
    1881 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd. son. age 27. Farm Labourer. (O 99)
    1891 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd son. Head (mar). age 37. Carter. (O 98)
    1901 101 Mills Hill Road, Middleton. Head (mar). age 47. Carter for Carrier. (O 97)
    1911 101 Mills Hill Road, Middleton. Head (mar). age 57. Carter to General Carrier. (O 96)

    George married Sarah Thornton on 3 Oct 1875 in Chadderton St Matthew. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Thornton and Elizabeth Lees) was born in 1854 in Chadderton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah Thornton was born in 1854 in Chadderton (daughter of Benjamin Thornton and Elizabeth Lees).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1854, St Michaels, Tong cum Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1861 Slacks Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. daughter, age 6. scholar. (P 02)
    1871 Rose Street, Chadderton, Lancashire. daughter, age 16. Cotton Weaver. (P 01)
    1881 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd. daughter In Law, age 26. Cotton Weaver. (O 99)
    1891 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd wife. age 36. (Sarah Fairbrother) (O 98)
    1901 101 Mills Hill Road, Middleton. wife. age 46. (Sarah Fairbrother) (O 97)
    1911 101 Mills Hill Road, Middleton. wife. age 56. married 35 years three children two surviving (Sarah Fairbrother) O 96)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage. 3 October 1875, St Mathew, Chadderton, Lancashire
    George Fairbrother, "X" (his mark). age 23, Farm Labourer & Bachelor, of Tonge.
    Sarah Thornton, age 22, Cotton Weaver & Spinster of Spring Wood.
    were married by Banns by S Weeks, Vicar
    in the presence of James Collenge & Ann Holton "X" (her mark)
    Grooms Father Thomas Fairbrother, Polisher
    Brides Father, Benjamin Thornton, Wheelwright
    (found at Lancashire, Parish Clerk)

    Children:
    1. Minnie Fairbrother was born in 1875 in Tonge; died in 1896 in Oldham R.D..
    2. 1. Thomas Fairbrother was born in 1878 in Tonge.
    3. Emily Fairbrother was born in 1880 in Tonge, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire,England; died on 16 Sep 1955 in Crumpsall Hospital, Manchester 8. Lancashire.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Fairbrother was born in 1819 in Chadderton. Lancashire (son of Betty Fairbrother); died in 1875 in Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 26 Aug 1875 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 4 Jul 1819, Royton, Lancashire [ Thomas son of Betty Fairbrother of Street Bridge, reputed Father, George Beswick]

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Spaw, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 22. Cotton Weaver. (O 101)
    1851 Spaw, Chadderton, Oldham, Head (mar). age 31. Hand Loom Weaver, Cotton (O 103)
    1861 Spaw, Chadderton, Oldham. Head (mar). age 40. Silk Weaver. (O 104)
    1871 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Middleton. Head (mar). age 51. Polisher at Iron Works. (O 105)
    Address:
    1839 Tonge(Marriage) (No father's name mentioned on certificate)

    Thomas married Mary Ann Newton on 31 Mar 1839 in Prestwich St Mary. Mary (daughter of James Newton and Sarah) was born in 1818 in Chadderton, Lancashire; died on 12 Mar 1885 in 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 17 Mar 1885 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Newton was born in 1818 in Chadderton, Lancashire (daughter of James Newton and Sarah); died on 12 Mar 1885 in 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 17 Mar 1885 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Aug 1818, Middleton, St Leonard. Lancashire

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Spaw, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 23. (O 101)
    1851 Spaw, Chadderton, Oldham, wife. age 32. Hand Loom Weaver, Silk, (O 103)
    1861 Spaw, Chadderton, Oldham. wife. age 42. Silk Weaver. (O 104)
    1871 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Middleton. wife. age 52 (O 105)
    1881 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge, Midd. Head (wid). age 63, Housekeeper. (O 99)
    Possible family at Tonge Lane in 1841 James Newton(60), Sarah(60), James(32),
    Henry(18), Caroline Morecroft(22).
    Witnesses at wedding; Thomas Bamford & James Sheldrick

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 31st March 1829, in the Parish Church, Prestwich, Lancashire.
    Thomas Fairbrother, "X" (his mark), of full age, Batchelor & Weaver of Tonge
    Mary Ann Newton "X" (her mark), of full age Spinster of Tonge
    were married by Banns by G B Sandford, Curate.
    in the presence of Thomas Bamford "X" (his mark) & James Sheldricks
    Grooms Father: (not Given)
    Brides Father: James Newton, Weaver.
    (archive - digital copy held)

    Children:
    1. John Fairbrother was born in 1840 in Chadderton. Lancashire, England; died in 1868 in Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 10 Jul 1868 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190.
    2. William Fairbrother was born in 1843 in Chadderton; died on 6 Jun 1898 in "Horton Arms" Beer House. Middleton Road, Chadderton, Lancashire.
    3. James Fairbrother was born in 1846 in Chadderton; died on 13 Jun 1914 in late of 67 Robinson St, found drowned; was buried on 16 Jun 1914 in Middleton Old Cemetery (Grave E58).
    4. Sarah Jane Fairbrother was born in 1850 in Chadderton Nr Oldham, Lancashire, England.
    5. 2. George Fairbrother was born in 1853 in Chadderton, Lancashire, England; died on 12 Feb 1936 in Mills Hill Rd, Middleton Junction.
    6. Henry Fairbrother was born in 1857 in Chadderton; died in 1902 in Oldham Rd, Tonge; was buried on 8 Feb 1902 in Mills Hill Baptist Church.

  3. 6.  Benjamin Thornton was born in 1833 in Stainland, West Yorkshire, England (son of William Thornton and Betty); died in Dec 1896 in Park Street, Heywood, Middleton [age 63]; was buried on 14 Dec 1896 in St Matthew, Chadderton, Lancashire..

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 10 Mar 1835, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Slacks Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 7. (P 08)
    1851 Slacks Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. son. age 17. Wheelwrights Apprentice. (P 05)
    1861 Slacks Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. Head (mar). age 27. Wheelwright. (P 02)
    1871 Rose Street, Chadderton, Lancashire. Head (mar). age 37, Wheelwright. (P 01)
    1881 71 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Lancs. Head (mar). age 47. Wheelwright. (P 04)

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Lees on 30 Jul 1854 in St Mary the Virgin. Prestwich, Lancashire. Elizabeth was born in 1835 in Royton, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Lees was born in 1835 in Royton, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1861 Slacks Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. wife. age 25, Cotton Winder. (P 02)
    1871 Rose Street, Chadderton, Lancashire. wife, age 35. home duties. (P 01)
    1881 71 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Lancs. wife. age 46. (P 04)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage: 30 July 1854, St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Prestwich, Lancashire.
    Benjamin Thornton, age 21, Bachelor & Wheelwright of Slack's Valley, Chadderton
    Elizabeth Lees, "X" (her mark) age 19. Spinster & Weaver of Lane End, Chadderton.
    were married by Banns by John Booker, Curate.
    in the presence of Thomas Simpson & Robert Percival.
    Grooms Father: William Thorbton, Wheelwright
    Brides Father: James Lees, Overlooker.
    [found at Lancashire Parish Clerk][archive - digtial copy held]

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Thornton was born in 1854 in Chadderton.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Betty Fairbrother

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Spaw, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 44. (Betty Hilton) (O 101)

    Children:
    1. 4. Thomas Fairbrother was born in 1819 in Chadderton. Lancashire; died in 1875 in Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 26 Aug 1875 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190.

  2. 10.  James Newton was born in 1774 in Tonge. Middleton. Lancashire (son of John Newton and Alice); died in 1852 in Tonge; was buried on 19 Dec 1852 in Tonge, St Michael.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Apr 1775, St Leonard, Middleton, Lancashire,

    Notes:

    Census Listings;
    1841 Tonge Lane, Tonge. age 60 Silk Weaver
    1851 Oldham Rd, Tonge Father in Law, married, age 72 Hand Loom Weaver [cotton] with married daughter Caroline Marcroft, & family

    James married Sarah. Sarah was born in 1774 in Tonge, Middleton, Lancashire; died in 1854 in Tonge; was buried on 8 Oct 1854 in Tonge St Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Sarah was born in 1774 in Tonge, Middleton, Lancashire; died in 1854 in Tonge; was buried on 8 Oct 1854 in Tonge St Michael.

    Notes:

    Census Listings;
    1841 Tonge Lane, Tonge. age 60 Winder
    1851 Oldham Rd, Tonge, mother In Law, married, age 72 Hand Winder [silk] [with married daughter Caroline Marcroft]

    Children:
    1. Caroline Newton was born in 1816 in Chadderton. Lancashire. England.
    2. James Newton was born in 1817 in Tonge. Middleton. Lancashire.
    3. 5. Mary Ann Newton was born in 1818 in Chadderton, Lancashire; died on 12 Mar 1885 in 43 Joshua Lane, Tonge; was buried on 17 Mar 1885 in Middleton Old Cemetery Grave D190.
    4. Henry Newton was born in 1823 in Chadderton. Lancashire. England.

  4. 12.  William Thornton was born in 1812 in Stainland, West Yorkshire, England (son of William Thornton).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 27 Dec 1812, St Peter, Birstall, West Yorkshire.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 30. Wheelwright. (P 07)
    1851 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. Head (mar). age 39. Wheelwright. (P 05)
    1871 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. Head (mar). age 59, Wheelwright. (P 06)

    William married Betty. Betty was born in 1811 in Stainsland, West Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Betty was born in 1811 in Stainsland, West Yorkshire, England.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1841 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. age 30. Cotton Weaver. (P 07)
    1851 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. wife, age 40. House Keeper. (P 05)
    1871 Slack Valley, Chadderton, Lancashire. wife. age 60. House Keeper. (P 06)

    Children:
    1. 6. Benjamin Thornton was born in 1833 in Stainland, West Yorkshire, England; died in Dec 1896 in Park Street, Heywood, Middleton [age 63]; was buried on 14 Dec 1896 in St Matthew, Chadderton, Lancashire..