James 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]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Apr 1854, Manchester Cathedral, Lancashire, England

Notes:

Emigrated to Canada and later the U S A
Marriage: 1875 Over
Census:
1861 13 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. daughter. age 8. Scholar (61-163)
1871 Pant Refreshment Rooms, Llanbeblig, Caernarvonshire, daughter . age 17. (71-236)

Birth:
Birth Certificate Held CB1/2

Baptism:
[archive - digital copy baptism]

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]

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.

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:

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)

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