John Molyneux

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1855, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England

Notes:

John first went to America in 1873. He then returned to Liverpool, (his ticket cost just $3). He then married Ellen and lived in Earlstown & Newton before emmigrating to America in July 1880. They lived in Germantown Pa untill 1st Aug 1881 and then went to Sunbright, Morgan County, Tn. They moved to Glen Mary, Scott County 26th April 1884, and then to Rockwood Roane Co, 19th April 1906, and on to Farm at Whites Bank 5th Nov 1908. On the 1st Aug 1913 the family moved back to Rockwood and in the afternoon of 3rd Dec 1913. moved into a new house at the corner of Kingston and Strang St, John & Ellen had 13 children 9 of whom lived to adulthood. John came back to England , 11 july 1910 after an absence of 30 years, and returned Aug 30th, he made return visits in 1921, 1925 and again in 1930.
Address at Marriage: Newton in Makerfield
Census:
1861 15 Booth St, Newton-in-Makefield. son, age 7. (61-244)
1871 15 Booth Street, Newton In Makerfield, Brother. age 17. Apprentice Butcher. (71-334)

A letter written by Fred Eachus of Rockwood Tenn, July 1978 giving an account of his Uncle John Molyneux
"During 1880 Uncle John Molyneux came to Philadelphia, Penn. and worked for his uncle who owned a butchers shop. While there the Southern Railway company opened up a railway line from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. So, one day Uncle rode down to
Chattanooga and while there walked up Lookout Mountain, on his way down, stopped at the Craven House and asked for a drink of water. Mr Craven was sitting on his porch and asked Uncle John if he had had anything to eat. Uncle said "no". Mr Craven told
his coloured man to get him something to eat.
During thier conversation Craven asked uncle John what he was doing in Chattanooga and was told he would like to buy a farm in Tennessee. Craven said "Why not go to Rugby". He told uncle about the English settlement at Rugby++
Uncle bought a farm near Sunbright which is close to Rugby and moved there about 1886. After a while he moved his family to Glen Mary and opened up a General Store. Around the year 1900, he bought a farm on Whites Creek near Glen Alice, six miles south
of Rockwood. In 1906 he built a house in Rockwood and lived there the rest of his life.
In 1910 Uncle John came to England to get some things that Aunt Ellen's mother had left at our home for her. While ther he talked to Isaac about comong to Tenn. However in 1913 Isaac came to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. In writing to Isaac I mentioned
that I was thinking of going to Australia. He wrote back that if I was going to leave home to come to Canada. So in May 1914, I sailed from liverpool on the Empress of Ireland for Quebec. The Empress sank on it's way back. When war was declared with
Germany in August 1914 all the banks in Canada closed and we lost what little money we had. I was still writing to Uncle John and he asked me to come to Tenn and learn the Automobile business. This I did and stayed in the Auto business untill I retired
in 1972. I got Isaac to come down to Tenn. However he went back to Regina, married Elsie and then came back to Tenn.
Fred Eachus Rockwood Tenn July 1978."

Notes sent by Selina Woods 15th Oct 2008;

Family of John Molyneux --Rockwood, Tn.
John Molyneux made several Trips from Earlestown, Lancashire to Manhattan & then to Philadelphia, Pa. In the early 1870's where he worked for a time with an Uncle (Thomas ) in Philadelphia who was a butcher. The Philadelphia Molyneux's spelled there name: Mullineaux. On one of these early trips he took a Southern RR train from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, and then on to Chattanooga Tn.
According to Isaac Eachus nephew of John's wife Ellen), he climbed up Lookout Mtn. And stopped at the Craven house for a glass of water. Mr. Craven (one of the few houses at the time on the mtn., and still there), asked John what he wished to do in the states, and John said that he wanted to buy a farm. Mr. Craven suggested that he go to the new English Colony in Middle Tn (Rugby). Evidently John made a couple of trips to the U.S., married Ellen Eachus, and returned to the U.S. to settle in July 1880. He settled in Sunbright Tn., which is a few miles from Rugby. (Rugby is now a historical site, and there is an excellent web site on the net.)
On the poorly copied page of the family bible (which I do not own), he states that he was born April 8, 1853 at Great Nelson's Court, Bolton, Lancashire, England. He married Ellen Eachus who was born Feb. 1, 1854 They married Feb. 15, 1875 at St. John's Church, Over, Cheshire, England. (Actually, the Eachus family originally came from nearby Church Minshull, then moved to Over, where they attended St. Chads Church, and many are buried there. St. John's is now part of Winsford, as is Over. The town is interesting because it was listed in the Domesday book as there were salt mines there that the Romans and those before them used. John & Ellen both died in 1934 (don't have month and date), and are buried in Rockwood Cemetary in Rockwood, Tn.
The couple lived at Earlestown and Lowton, Lancashire til July 1, 1880 when they came to America, first staying in Germantown (Pa) until Aug. 1881 (the Philadelphia Molyneux's spelled their name: Mullineaux).The family then moved to Sunbright, Morgan Cty. Tn., which was near Rugby, and later to Glen Mary, Scott County, Tn. April 26, 1884 They moved to Rockwood, Roane Co. on April 19, 1906 and to a farm on White's Creek, Nov. 5, 1908.
They then oved to Rockwood on Aug 1, 1913, and into a new house at the corner of Kingston & Strang St., on Dec. 20, 1913. There were 10 children in all. 5 boys and 5 girls. 3 of the boys died as children and 2 are buried at the laurel Hill Cemetery in Rugby. One was buried at sea on their way from England to U.S. While at Glen Mary they owned a general store. When they moved to Rockwood, they stayed there the rest of their lives, except for several trips back to England.
By all accounts, John Molyneux was a terrifically difficult man, and intimidated many that knew him, including my grandmother (Selina)
Who was born in the U. S.
He was President of the Rockwood Bank, had a lumber co., owned a couple of farms, and founded the first Chevrolet Dealership in East. Tn. With my grandfather Joseph Thomas Davidson, and a man named East (Molyneux, Davidson, East Chevrolet). He later brought three of Ellen's nephews to the U.S. to work for him --Isaac, Fred, and Thomas. Thomas was Bill wick's great grandfather, and was so scared of John, that he ran away to Washington State, where he lived until he died. John was also very interested in music and owned a music box, an early victrola, and a piano. He had a sister who was a very accomplished pianist. He was a fanatic about the weather. He kept records of wind speed, rain fall, barometric pressure, etc. for many years.

++Rugby was founded by Thomas Hughes auther of Tom Browns Schooldays as a "Utopian community" It failed in ten years


Archive;
Photo of John & Ellen on their Golden Wedding 1925 {The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23) }
Letter & family History sent by Selina 14th Oct 2008 (RG1/15)

Birth:
Birth Certificate Held CB1/1

John married Ellen Eachus on 15 Feb 1875 in St John's Parish Church, Over, Northwich, Cheshire.. Ellen (daughter of John Eachus and Elizabeth Hatton) was born on 1 Feb 1854 in Middlewood Street, Salford. Lancs; was buried in 1934 in Rockwood Cemetery, Rockwood , USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 15th February 1875, St John, Over. Cheshire.
John Molyneux, age 21, Bachelor & Butcher of Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire
Ellen Eachus, age 21 Spinster& Domestic Servant of St John's, Over.
were married by Banns
Witness: Henry Eachus; Elizabeth Hickson.
Grooms Father: Richard Molyneux, Grocer
Brides Father: John Eachus, Wheelwright.
[Archive - certificate held (CM1/1) + digital copy]

1. Thomas Molyneux was born in 1877 in Earlstown, Lancashire. England; died in 1960 in Rockwood. Tn; was buried in Rockwood. Tn.
2. Elizabeth Molyneux was born in 1876 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England; was buried in California.
3. Harry Molyneux was born in 1879 in Earlstown, Lancashire England; died in 1958 in Rockwood, America; was buried in Rockwood, Tn.
4. Mary Molyneux was born about 1881 in Earlstown Lancashire, England.
5. John Molyneux was born on 18 May 1882 in Philadadelphia, America; died on 20 Mar 1885 in Rugby. Tn; was buried in 1885 in Laureldale Cemetery, Rugby, Tn.
6. Emma Molyneux was born on 18 Aug 1882 in Glen Mary, Tn; died in Oct 1947 in Shelbyville, Tn.
7. James Molyneux was born about 1884 in Rugby, Tn; died in DIED YOUNG in Rugby. Tn; was buried in Laureldale Cemetery, Rugby, Tn.
8. Selina Molyneux was born on 31 Aug 1886 in Rugby. Tn; died on 17 Dec 1967 in Chattanooga, Tn; was buried in 1967 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tn.
9. Richard Molyneux was born about 1888 in Rugby. Tn; died in INFANT in Rugby. Tn; was buried in Laureldale Cemetery, Rugby, Tn.
10. Annie Molyneux was born on 22 Aug 1891 in Rugby. Tn; died on 5 Jun 1972; was buried in Rockwood. Tn.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 May 1816, Newbent Chapel, Presbyterian, Chowbent, Atherton, Lancashire.

Notes:

Census listing:
1841 Isaacs Turning, Atherton, Lancashire. age 25. Nail Maker. (41-452)
1861 15 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. Head (mar). age 44. Shop Keeper. (61-244) (E 70)
1871 4 Zetland Street. North Meols, Southport. Head (mar). age 54. Retired Grocer. (E 71)
1881 Cross Lane, Newton In Makerfield Head (mar). age 64, Retired Grocer. (81-566)

Baptism:
Baptisms: 28 May 1816. Protesting Dissenting Chapel, Chowbent, Atherton, Lancashire, England
Richard Mullineux - child of John Mullineux & Betty
Born: 10 May 1816
Abode: Atherton
Register: Baptisms 1805-1837 Page 81
Source: Rewritten Register and Original Register PRO 778 RG4. 1329.

Died:
Will proved at Liverpool 5th May 1885. Value ?2,621/17/5d
Copy of will held W/1/1
cause of death; Hepatitis 10 months, Exhaustion 7 days.

Richard married Elizabeth Heaton on 26 Jan 1840 in St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Richard Heaton and Elizabeth) was born on 13 Jan 1821 in Westhoughton, Lancashire; died on 13 Dec 1886 in 49 Cross Lane, Newton in Makerfield; was buried in 1886 in Emmanuel Church, Wargrave, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 10 Feb 1822, Westhoughton

Notes:

Census:
1861 15 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. wife, age 40. (61-244)
1841 Isaacs Turning, Atherton, Lancashire. age 20. Silk Weaver. < Elizabeth Molyneux> (41-452)
1871 4 Zetland Street. North Meols, Southport. wife. age 50. (E 71)
1881 Cross Lane, Newton In Makerfield wife, age 59. < Elizabeth Moylneux> (81-566)

Died:
Picture of Grave RG/1/6
Cause of Death; uterine ulceration 15 months. exhaustiom. Edward Foulston LRCP.
Death registerd by Thomas Molyneux. son, 20th Dec 1886. Death certifiate held CD1/1

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 26 January 1840, St mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire.
Richard Mullineux - of Full age , Nail Maker, Batchelor of Atherton.
Elizabeth Heaton X ( her mark). - of full age , Spinster of Atherton,
Grooms Father: John Mullineux, Nail Maker.
Brides Father: Richard Heaton, Cordwainer.
Witness: Samuel Whittle; Joseph Whittle'
Married By Banns by James Irvine, Vicar.
Register: Marriages 1837-1845, Page 111, Entry 222.

Notes:

His obit. Is in the Leigh Chronicle, Jan 21st, 1860. It lists him as one of the "original orange men." In the obit. He is described as a hard worker who carried his nails on his back daily to Bolton & Manchester. Since the area was settled by French Hugenots, and one of their daughters was a silk weaver, I have wondered if they were originally Hugenots. There are many Molyneux families in this area, so 'tis only a speculation. He also appears in the book about the history of Atherton, which was published prior to 1978.
Census Listings;
1841 Harrison Fold, Atherton, Lancashire age 57, Nail M (41-392) (E 69)
1851 Harrison Fold, Atherton, Lancashire Head (mar). age 69. Nail Manufacturer. (51-475)

Died:
Cause of death Bronchitis, present was Richard Molyneux, son of 5 Leight Street, Newton. Death registerd 17th Jan 1860

John married Betty Higson on 24 Aug 1805 in St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire.. Betty was born in 1785 in (in/of) Atherton, Lancashire, England; died in 1852 in Atherton, Lancashire, England; was buried in Westhoughton.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death Certificate: Elizabeth (Betty) Molineux: Wife of John Molineux, "a nail maker." District of Atherton, County of Lancaster. Cause of Death: Burns from falling near the fire in a fit. (an epileptic seizure?)

Census Listings:
1841 Harrison Fold, Atherton, Lancashire age 55. < Betty Mullineux> (41-392)
1851 Harrison Fold, Atherton, Lancashire wife, age 66. < Betty Mullineux> (51-475)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage; 25th Aug 1805, St mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire.
John Molineux X (his mark), weaver of Leigh Parish
Betty Higson X (her mark). Spinster of Leigh Parish
Witness: thomas Lees; Timothy Taylor
Married by Banns by: John Clowes Vicar of Eccles.
Register: Marriages 1803-1812 page 60.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Feb 1796, Westhoughton Chapel.

Notes:

Census Listings;
1841 Hart Common, West Houghton, Lancashire. age 45. Shoe Maker (41-22)
1851 Hart Common, West Houghton, Lancashire. Head (m). age 50. Shoe Maker. (51-287)
1861 Hart Common, West Houghton, Lancashire. Head (m). age 64. Shoe Maker (61-392)

Richard married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1791 in Westhoughton, Wigan, Lancashire, England; died on 13 Aug 1873 in Hart Common, West Houghton, England; was buried in 1873 in West Houghton Cemetery.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census Listings;
1851 Hart Common, West Houghton, Lancashire. servant Married, age 60, Farm Servant in Doors. (51-287)
1871 15 Booth Street, Newton In Makerfield, Grand Mother (wid). age 80. (71-334)

Samuel married Betty Whittle on 13 Nov 1781 in St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England. Betty (daughter of John Whittle and Mary Merrick) was born in 1756 in Pennington, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1756, St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England

Notes:

Baptism:
2nd Oct 1756 St mary the Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England
Betty Whittle - daughter of John Whittle
Abode: Pennington
Register: Baprisms1744-1756, page 53

Notes:

Married:
Mariage: 13 Nov 1781 St Mary The Virgin, Leigh, Lancashire, England
Samuel Molyneux - Nailer of Manchester Parish.
Betty Whittle X (her mark). of Leigh Parish.
Witness: Isaac Turner; Samuel Brabin.
Married by Banns by : John Barlow Vicar.
Register: Marriages 1777-1786, Page 92, entry 365.

William married Martha. Martha was born in C1771 in (in/of) Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]