Richard Eachus

Notes:

The only clues to Richard's origins is his own statement on the 1851 census that he was born in Church Minshull, and according to his given age he was born circa 1791, plus a letter [A4/2] from John Eachus,[S05006] grandson of Richard Eachus, states that he had an uncle John Eachus who was much younger brother of Richard who worked for the Manchester Corporation. In fact this John was Richards Nephew, son of yet another John Eachus, [F07021] brother of Richard.
There was only one family in the Church Minshull area at that time, John and Ann Eachus and their family. Richard had a child baptised on the same day as John Eachus (1773-1835) [F07021] 13th Jan 1819 at Church Minshull, he was also the witness to the marriage of Samuel Williams and Catherine Tunicliffe., at Gt Budworth 16th Dec 1813. Samuel was the Brother of Martha Williams, Johns Wife. Richard and his sister Ann were also the witnesses to his Brother Peters Marriage at Middlewich Sept 18th 1814. From this we can make a safe assumption that Richard & John were brothers or cousins. Of course must remember that Richard's baptism has not been found.
The first mention of Richard is as a witness to the marriage of Samuel Williams & Catherine Tunicliffe at Gt Budworth 16th Dec 1813.
On the 11th May 1815 he married Mary Charlotte Tench at Manchester Cathedral "Richard Eachus, bachelor of this parish, draper, and Charlotte Tench of this parish were married by banns."
Signed: Richard Eachus ; Charlotte Tench. Witness: Thomas Dutton; John Beard

Addresses and occupations :-
1816 Mercer of Middlewich
1819 Printer of Middlewich
1820 Printer of Middlewich
1821 Auctioneer & Printer of Wheelock Road, Sandbach
1822 Grocer & Flour dealer of High St, Middlewich
1823 Dog Lane, Middlewich
1824 Land Tax assessment, Middlewich.
1825 Printer of Sandbach
1827 Printer of Sandbach
1827 to 1832 Sandbach - mention in the poor rate books
1828 Auctioneer & Printer of Wheelock Road, Sandbach
1834 Book seller, stationer, Auctioneer & Appraiser, Market Place, Sandbach
1835 22 September, British Postal Service Appointment
1838 Nominated as post master at Sandbach 25th Sept with a bond of ?200
1841 Auctioneer of Market Place Sandbach. (1841 Census 41-13)
1850 Circulating Library & Stationer, Market Place, Sandbach
1851 Auctioneer Of Market Square, Sandbach. Head married age 59, 1851 census (51-548)
1853 Buriel Jan 29th aged 61 years.
Monumental Inscription, St Mary's Churchyard, Sandbach:-
" Richard Eachus of Sandbach died Jan 24th 1853 aged 61 years"

Death notice, Staffordshire Advertiser 29th January 1853
On the 25th instant after a few hours illness aged 61 years, Mr Richard Eachus
auctioneer and stationer of Sandbach
Archive;
Robert was a witness to the will of Thomas .

Robert Head, Publisher & Printer is listed in the Trade Dirctiory od 1896, as the publisher of the Sandbach Cronicle, [ published Saturday's] printed by Eachus & Son, Local Publishrers of The Square, Sandbach.

Buried:
Monumental Inscription (MC 2/13)

Richard married Mary Charlotte Tench on 14 May 1815 in Manchester Cathedral. Mary (daughter of Thomas Tench and Ann Bridget Pinches) was born in 1792 in Ludlow, Shropshire, England; died on 6 Mar 1873 in Sandbach; was buried on 9 Mar 1873 in Sandbach. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Marriages: 11th Day of May 1815. Manchester Cathedral.
Richard Eachus Batchelor & Draper of this Parish & Town of Manchester.
Charlotte Tench, Spinster of this Parish & Town of Manchester.
were Married by Bands by C D Wray, Minister.
In the presence of Thomas Dutton & John Beard.
[archive - digital copy]

1. Thomas Eachus was born in 1816 in Middlewich or Minshull; died on 31 Mar 1892 in 205 King Edward's Rd, Birmingham; was buried in Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham(Grave 54Q).
2. Mary Ann Eachus was born in 1819 in Middlewich, Cheshire, England; died on 5 Sep 1894 in Sandbach, Cheshire, England.
3. Edward Tench Eachus was born on 11 APL 1820 in Middlewich; died on 22 Mar 1899 in Congleton R D; was buried in 1899 in Sandbach.
4. John Eachus was born in 1825 in Sandbach, Cheshire, England; died in 1902 in Birmingham; was buried in 1902 in Warstone Lane Cemetery, Birmingham.
5. Frances Elizabeth Eachus was born in 1825 in Sandbach, Cheshire, England; died in 1893 in Sandbach.
6. Jane Eachus was born in 1827 in Sandbach; died on 5 Jun 1874 in Sandbach; was buried on 9 Jun 1874 in Sandbach.
7. Richard Eachus was born in 1830 in Sandbach; died in 1833 in Sandbach; was buried on 4 Mar 1833 in Sandbach.
8. William Eachus was born in 1832 in Sandbach; died on 18 May 1892 in Sandbach; was buried on 21 May 1892 in St Mary Churchyard, High Street, Sandbach.
9. Robert Eachus was born in 1835 in Sandbach, Cheshire, England; died on 06 APL 1897 in Sandbach; was buried on 09 APL 1897 in Sandbach.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Aug 1739, Middlewich, Cheshire, England

Notes:

Marriage 1764: Minshull Vernon
John is listed in the Minshull Vernon land tax records. Will Dated 24-Sep-1814, proved 26-Apr-1817. (FW 1/15).
John was a witness to the marriage licence of John Hough & Martha Edwards 24th Nov 1779 at Nantwich.
Addresses:1766,Leighton.1775,Minshull Vernon.
Land Tax Returns:
John Rented Houses and land in Minshull Vernon from Thomas Ashton in 1781 at a tax of ?5-2-0 for the whole year plus ?1-5-6 for out buildings 1782 to 1789 A farm and lands in Minshull Vernon from Harvey Ashton at a yearly Tax of ?5-2-0 plus ?1-5-6 for outs.
In 1789 John was the tax collector, and in 1790 the asessor.
From 1791 to 1795 he rented from Henry Harvey Ashton Houses and land ?5-2-0 tx 1796 to 1800 he rented a bigger farm from Henry Harvey Ashton
@ ?11-14-10 tax.
His son Samuel rented the original farm Tax ?5-2-0. 1801 to 1816 John Jnr has taken over the small farm from Samuel at the same tax. In 1811 Peter Eachus
was the collecter and in 1812 the assesor. Ann paid the tax after John Snr's death in 1817 only. John Jnr carried on at the second farm untill at least 1831
John Lived at Mote Farm, Minshull Vernon. from 1796 to the time of his death in 1816.
Archive:
Land Tax Returns Minshull Vernon 1781-1831(MC 2/10)
Copy of will - The Frederick Eachus Family History Papers (MC 2/23)
Printed list of John's family from 1830 (MR 3/2)

Baptism:
Copy of Parish Record Held (MR4-4)

Died:
Died MONDAY 28th October 1816

Buried:
Probate granted 26th April 1817.

John married Ann Edwards on 10 Jul 1764 in Middlewich (by licence). Ann (daughter of Robert Edwards and Catherine Furnival) was born on 1 Nov 1747 in Middlewich, Cheshire, England; died on 27 Jul 1830 in Middlewich; was buried on 30 Jul 1830 in Church Minshull. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Nov 1747, Middlewich, Cheshire, England

Notes:

Burial entry "Late of Minshull Vernon"
Residence;
1764 Leighton

Notes:

Married:
10th July 1764 Middlewich Parish Church. By Licence
John Eachus, age 23. Batchelor & Husbandman of Minshul Vernon in the Parish of Middlewich.
Ann Edwards X (her mark) age 16. Spinster of the Parish of Nanptwich,
were married by Licence with the permission of Robert Edwards, Father.
In the Presence of Samuel Eachus & Robert Edwards.
Fees 2/6d
married TUESDAY 10th July 1764
[Archive - digital copy of Marriage Licence & Marriage entry Held]
[Archive - copy of Parish Record Entry Held (MR4-4 ]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Dec 1711, St Michael and All Angels, Middlewich, Cheshire, England

Notes:

Residence:
1732 Middlewich, Cheshire, England
Administration 12th October 1768 - Copy Held (FW 1/7)

Baptism:
Robert son of John Eachus of Middlewich bap 16 dec

Buried:
Buried MONDAY 29th June 1767

Robert married Sarah Hastle on 3 Dec 1732 in Whitegate (by licence). Sarah was born about 1708 in (in/of) Middlewich, Cheshire, England; died in 1747 in Middlewich; was buried on 7 Oct 1747 in Middlewich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Probably Sarah Astle son of Daniel & Hannah Astle. born 4 May 1708, Bap 16 May 1708 Davenham
Residence:
1732 Middlewich, Cheshire, England

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 3rd December 1732, Whitegate, Cheshire
Robert Eachous of Middlewhich
Sarah Hastle of Middlewhich
were married by Licence
witness:
Grooms Father:
Brides Father:
[Archive Copy - Parish 6]
Copy of Marriage entry (MR4-4)

Robert married Catherine Furnival on 7 Sep 1740 in St Margaret, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England [by license, Catherine age 24, Robert age 24, Farmer]]. Catherine was born in 1716 in Sffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Jun 1673, Middlewich, Cheshire, England

Notes:

John lived at Middlewich Fenway, 1719-1728
John`s Marriage to Elizabeth does not appear in the Parish records of Cheshire, Staffordshire or Shropshire. the reason could be a Couple- Beggar. A Couple-Beggar was an itinerant priest who performed marriages irregulary i.e. without Banns or Licence. Hardwicks Marriage Act of 1754 legalised such marriages, but the officiating minister was declared a felon.

John married Elizabeth about 1693. Elizabeth was born about 1676 in (in/of) Middlewich. Cheshire, England; died in 1738; was buried on 3 Oct 1738 in Middlewich, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Will dated 1738, proved 20-Jan-1738/9 -- Copy Held Copy held (FW 1/4)