Florence Emily Eachus

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Jan 1882, Crewe Christ Church

Notes:

Census Listings:
1891 25 Mill St, Crewe , cheshire, Daughter, age 9. Scholar. (144)
1901, 141 Edlesdon Rd, Monks Coppenhall. Daughter, age 19. Pupel Teacher. (01-39)
1911 25 Union Street, Crewe, Cheshire. daughter, age 29. Assistant Teacher. (Crewe education com) (11-45)
Residence;
1912 141 Edleston Rd Crewe

Florence married Harold Williams on 11 Sep 1912 in Crewe Christ Church. Harold (son of John Thomas Williams and Annie Wood) was born in 1886 in Wybunbury, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 11th September 1912, Christ Church, Crewe, Cheshire.
Harold Williams, age 26, Bachelor & Clerk of 52 Park Road, Willaston, Nantwich
Florence Emily Eachus, age 30, Spinster of 141 Edleston Road, Crewe
were married by Banns.
Witness: Jack Williams; Alfred Eachus
Grooms Father: John Thomas Williams, Clerk
Brides Father: Alfred Eachus, Engine Driver.
[Archive Copy - Parish 5]

1. Living

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Mar 1851, Over St Chad

Notes:

Census Listings:
1851, Over Township son aged 1 month, (51-34),
1861, 13 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. son. age 10. Scholar (61-163)
1871, 47 Railway St, Monks Coppenhall . Boarder (single). age 20. Engine Cleaner (15)
1881, 33 Chamber St, Crewe. Head (m). age 30. Locomotive Fireman. (8)
1891, 25 Mill St, Crewe, Cheshire. Head (m). age 40. Railway Engine Driver. (144)
1901, 141 Edlesdon Rd, Monks Coppenhall, Head (m). age 50. Railway Engine Driver. (01-39)
1911 25 Union Street, Crewe, Cheshire. Head (m). age 59. Railway Engine Driver L. M. S. Railway. (11-45)

Alfred was the Royal Train Driver, At age 74 and after 58 years railway service, he holds the record for the most royal train distance driven 5100 miles (See Newspaper article Crewe Cronicle 1926)

Probate 23rd Feb 1938; Alfred Eachus of the Railway Inn, Furlong Road, Pitts Hill, Turnstall, Stoke on Trent. died 7th January 1938.
to his son John Walter Eachus fitter. ?70.18.02 (FW 1/1)


(Family Group Sheet FG1/4)
(article and photo with King George V MISC 1/2)
Digital Pictures on File [2]

Buried:
Cemetery records grave No 816. With Elizabeth & Henry Gough,

Alfred married Charlotte Gough on 9 Mar 1881 in Crewe Christ Church by licence. Charlotte (daughter of Henry Gough and Elizabeth Jones) was born in 1859 in Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire,England; died in 1921 in Nantwich R D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 6 Oct 1859, St Matthew, Haslington, Cheshire

Notes:

census listings:
1871 36 Hope Street, Monks Coppenhall. daughter. age 11. Scholar. (71-108)
1881 33 Chamber St, Crewe wife. age 21. (8)
1891 25 Mill St, Crewe, Cheshire. Wife. age 31. (144)
1901, 141 Edlesdon Rd, Monks Coppenhall, wife. age 42. (01-39)
1911 25 Union Street, Crewe, Cheshire. wife. age 50, (11-45)

The Goughs address 37 Chamber St,Crewe. Marriage: 1881 Hope St, Crewe

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 9 Mar 1881 Christ Church, Crewe by Licence
Alfred Eachus age 29 Widower, Engine Driver of Hope Street,
Charlotte Gough, age 21 Spinster, of Hope Street.
Grooms father: John Eachus, Wheelwright
Brides Father: Henry Gough, Engine Driver.
Witness: George Green; Emily Gough.
[Archive - copy Licence DM 19 + digital copy Marriage]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 May 1823, Over St Chad

Notes:

St Chad's Churchyard, Over;
In Loving memory of John Eachus who departed this life September 1898 aged 75 years and interred at St Chad's Church Over September 24th. "Thy will be done"
from The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)

Census Listings:
1841 Over St, Over. age 15. Wheelrights Apprentice. (41-12)
1851: Over Township . Head (m). age 27. Wheelwright (51-34)
1861 13 Booth St, Newton in Makerfield. Head (m) age 38, Wheelwright (61-163)
1871 Pant Refreshment Rooms, Llanbeblig, Caernarvonshire, Head (m). age 48. Wheelwright. (71-236)
1881 574 High St, Over . Head (m). age 57. Wheelwright (9)
1891 576 High St, Over . Head (m). age 68. Wheelwright .(126)

Addresses:
1844 Castle Northwich (at marriage to Elizabeth)
1854 Middlewood Street, Salford.

Last Will & Testament 23rd May 1898 Copy (FW 1/41)

Archive;
photo (PIC 1/1)
Burial Card; The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)

1850
THAT POWERFUL THOROUGH-BRED HORSE
AMURATH

Late the property of the Right Hon. The Earl of Derby
Now the Property of Mr JOHN EACHUS of Over, Cheshire.

Thorough-bred mares at six guineas each, and ten shillings the groom;
Half-bred mares at three guineas each, and five shillings the groom: the
groom's fee to be paid at the time of covering.
AMURATH is of a rich dark chestnut colour, stands 16 hands high, with great
bone sinews,and fine action in all his paces. He was got by Langar the sire of
Ellis, winner of the Great St Leger, at Doncaster, in 1836:-His dam Armlda by
Rinaldo, grandam sister to Boz by Bussard- Bennington's dam by the Percy
Arabian-Herod-Snap-Shepherd's Crab.
At four years old at Chester, AMURATH, won 50 sovs added to a Sweepstakes
beating Mr Price's Stafford, Sir R W Buckley's Azalia, Mr Johnson's Lucifer,
Gen Yates Mersey, Mr Bowers Dovetail, Mr Shirley's Fury, Mr Barrows Burnley,
and Mr Critchley's b.c. by Memnon. At Liverpool he won the Croxteth Stakes,
Beating Mr Mostyn's Tom Shipman, Mr Nanny's Frier Tuck, Sir T Stanley's Jacob
Faithful, and Lord Kilburne's c.f. by Actaeon.
At Five years old at Liverpool he won the Aintree Stakes, also a sweepstake
and the Waterloo cup.
At Six years old after covering a great number of mares he won a plate at
Shrewsbury. At Heaton Park he won the Earl of Wilton's Plate of ?100.
AMURATH in the years 1838, 1839 and 1840 obtained the premium at the Lancaster
Agricultural Meeting for the best thorough-bred Stallion. Also at Preston he
gained the Agricultural Society's Premium for Four Years, viz 1838,1839.1840
and 1841, as the best bred stallion shown. His stock obtained the premiums at
Lancaster and other Agricultural meetings as being the best young stock got by
any horse. AMURATH has proved himself a sure foal-getter:-his stock are
remarkably good looking and of great size and very powerful:- He is the sire
of that celebrated horse ABDIEL (the property of Lord Stanly). And also the
sire of BOWSTRING (also the property of Lord Stanly)

AMURATH

Will attend the following places health permitting

Every Monday Morning by Weaverham Gate, through Aston to the Hare and Hounds,
Crowton, where he will stop till eleven o'clock thence by the Red Lion, Norley
through Woodside, Manly and Ashton, to the Royal Oak, Kelsall, where he will
stop till four, and thence to his own stable at Over, where he will remain all
night. TUESDAY through Wettenhall, by the High-way-side, to the WheatSheaf,
Four Lanes Ends, thence through Eaton and Little Budworth to his own Stable.
THURSDAY to the White Bear, Middlewich thence to Mr C Plant's Red Lion, Holmes
Chapel, where he will stop till Twelve. thence by Brereton Green to the
George Inn, Sandbach where he will stop till five, thence to his own stable.
FRIDAY through Davenham to the George and Dragon, Northwich, where he will
stop till four and from thence to his own stable. SATURDAY through Minshull to
the Coach and Horses, Bradfield Green where he will stop till twelve, thence
through Leighton to the Union Inn, Nantwich where he will stop till five,
thence to his own stable at Over, where he will remain untill Monday morning.

Any Mares tried by Amurath and coverd by any other horse will be charged full
price, unless understood by the Groom
All MONIES to be paid on or before the 24th June, or an extra charge of 10/-
will be made for collecting

poster printed by Eachus and son, printers, Sandbach

Copy of poster - The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)

John married Elizabeth Hatton on 30 Jun 1844 in Gt Budworth, Cheshire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of John Hatton and Elizabeth (Betty) Lamb) was born on 8 Sep 1824 in Northwich, Cheshire, England; died on 30 Apr 1899 in Over; was buried on 3 May 1899 in St Chads, Over. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

St Chad's Churchyard, Over.
In Loving memory of Elizabeth Eachus who departed this life April 30th 1899 aged 74 years and was intered at St Chad's church May 3rd.
from The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)

Census Listings:
1841 Waterloo Buildings, Castle Northwich, age. 15. (41-274)
1851 Over Township. Wife. age 27. (51-34)
1861 13 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. wife. age 38. (61-163)
1871 Pant Refreshment Rooms, Llanbeblig, Caernarvonshire, wife. age 46. (71-236)
1881 574 High St, Over. wife. age 56. (9) M.I. Over.
1891 576 High St, Over. wife. age 65 (126)
Marriage: 1844 Castle Northwich

Archive:
photo (PIC 1/1)
Buriel Card; The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 30th June 1844, Gt Budworth.Cheshire
John Eachus age 21 Batchelor & Wheelwright of Castle Northwich
Elizabeth Hatton X (her mark) age 20. Sptinster of Castle Northwich.
were married by Banns by George Webster, Vicar.
in the presence of Henry Glaze & Mary Glaze X (her mark)
Grooms Father: Peter Eachus, Grocer
Brides Father: John Hatton, Waterman.
[archive- digital copy]

Notes:

Census listings:
1841 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. age 10. (41-400)
1851 Paunroe House, Bowood, Wiltshire. Servant (s). age 19. Under Groom [servant to Henry Petty Fitzmaurice, Marquis Lansdown]
1871 36 Hope Street, Monks Coppenhall. Head (married). age 32. Engine driver. (71-108)
1881 36 Hope Street, Monks Coppenhall. Head (married). age 45. Engine driver. (81-116)
1891 25 Mill St Crewe. Father in Law.(widdower) age 60. Railway Engine Driver. (Living with his married daughter) (144)

Henry married Elizabeth Jones in 1858 in Manchester St John. (4th qtr 8d456). Elizabeth was born in 1839 in Wrexham, Wales; died in 1886 in 37 Chamber St Crewe; was buried on 15 Jun 1886 in Crewe Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census;
1871 36 Hope Street, Monks Coppenhall. wife. age 41. (71-108)
1881 36 Hope Street, Monks Coppenhall. wife. age 42. (81-116)

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Apr 1784, Church Minshull, St Bartholomews Cheshire, England

Notes:

At the time Peter married Elizabeth Buckley, he was a farmer in Middlewich, He later lived and farmed at Church Farm, Church Minshull. Elizabeth his wife lived round the bend in the road at the Smithy, some 200yds away.
He was a farmer at Middlewich, but later gave up farming and went into the grocery business at Lane End, Over. Lindsey Eachus of South Africa states that Peter was a one time Mayor of Over.
Chester Chronical 7th August 1858.
SUDDEN DEATH AT OVER: On Saturday evening last, Mr Eachus of Over, who was about 76 years of age, went out of his house to smoke his pipe in the yard, and not returning as usual, his wife made enquiries of a neighbour if he had come in there, and ascertaining that he had not, they both began to look for him, and after some little search they discoverd him sitting in the privy, quite dead, An inquest was held on Tuesday the 3rd inst, by Mr H Churton, and a verdict of died from apoplexy was returned.
Census
1841 Over St, Over (later known as High St, Winsford) age 60, Grocer. (41-12)
1851 Over Township, age 66. Head. Grocer. (51-34)
Residence:
1814 Farmer at Middlewich
1817: Farmer at Church Minshull, Cheshire.
1828 Grocer & Tea Dealer, Over Cheshire;[ Over is 5 miles form Church Minshul]
1834 Grocer at Over. (on Marriage Licence)
1848 Shopkeeper, Over, Cheshire.

Admon 18-Feb-1859. (FW 1/2)

Peter married Elizabeth Buckley on 18 Sep 1814 in St Michael, Middlewich by licence. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Buckley and Mary Gayther) was born in 1793 in Church Minshull, Cheshire, England; died on 14 Nov 1870 in Over, Cheshire, England; was buried on 16 Nov 1870 in St Chad, Over, Winsford, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Jun 1793, Church Minshull, Cheshire, England

Notes:

Elizabeth was the Blacksmith's Daughter in Church Minshull.
Census Listings;
1841 Over Street, Over, Cheshire age 50. (41-12)
1851 Over Township, age 58. Wife (51-34)
1861 131 Over Street, Over, Cheshire. Head (widow). age 68. Proprietor of Houses. (61-145)

The Smithy at Church Minshull was for sale in 1987 at ?97,000. 17th Century half timbered building Smithy at rear.
Four years later it was again for sale this time for ?200,000

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 18th September 1814, Middlewich Parish Church, Cheshire.
Peter Eachus of this Parish
Elizabeth Buckley of Church Minshull
were married by Licence
Witness: Ann Eachus; Richard Eachus
[Archive Copy - Parish 6]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Jan 1793, Witton Cum Twambrooks Cheshire, England [Abode Care Lane, Winsford, Fathers Occ, Waterman]

Notes:

Census;
1861, Chester Cottages, Navigation Road, Castle Northwich, Head. (married) age 68. Waterman (61-239)

John married Elizabeth (Betty) Lamb on 10 Sep 1815 in Witton, Cheshire.. Elizabeth (daughter of John Lamb and Eleanor) was born on 26 May 1795 in Mobberley, Cheshire, Enland; died on 18 Aug 1878 in Wharton.; was buried on 21 Aug 1878 in Witton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Jun 1795, Mobberley, Cheshire,

Notes:

Elizabeth was known as Betty

Memorial Inscription, Witton Church Yard; (MC 2/23)
In Affectionate Remembrance of Elizabeth Hatton of Winsford, Who Departed this life August 18th 1878 aged 83 years, And was this day intered at Witton Church, August 21st 1878. " She fell asleep! She calmly died! Her gentle spirit soared away with loving Angels by her side to realms of everlasting day.

Census
1861, Chester Cottages, Navigation Road, Castle Northwich, wife, age 66. (61-239)
1871 Gravel Lane, Wharton, Mother (widow) age 76. (71-79)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 10 September 1815, Witton Cheshire
John Hatton "X" (his mark) of this Parish age 21 years & Upwards
Betty Lamb of this Parish ages 21 years & Upwards
were married by Licence by George Okell, Minister.
In the presence of Joseph HItchens "X" (his mark) & William Swindlall

Notes:

Census listings:
1841 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. age 35, Ag lab. (41-400)
1851 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire, Head (mar). age 42, Ag Lab. (51-482)
1861 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. Head (mar). age 60 Ag Lab. (61-585)
1871 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. Head (mar). age 66. Formerly Ag Lab. (71-507)

George married Charlotte Newman on 10 Oct 1829 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. Charlotte (daughter of William Newman and Ann Bowden) was born in 1808 in Lacock, Wiltshire, England; died in 1876 in Chippenham (R.D.) Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census listings:
1841 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. age 30. < Charlotte, Gough> (41-400)
1851 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire, wife. age 42, < Charlotte Gough> (51-482)
1861 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. wife, age 55. (61-585)
1871 Derry Hill, Pewsham, Wiltshire. wife. age 62. (71-507)