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Percy Evans

Percy Evans

Male 1909 - 1971  (62 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Percy Evans was born on 19 Sep 1909 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Evans and Ellen Eachus); died on 21 Dec 1971.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1921 13 Burne Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario, Cananda. son, single, age 12. Student. (R 99)

    Family/Spouse: Thelma K.. Thelma was born in 1909; died in 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Peter Evans was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England (son of Peter Evans and Alice Sharples); died in in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1881 28 Earle Street, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. son, age 8. scholar. (R 100)
    1891 Crow Lane, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. Nephew, single, age 18. Biscuit Cutter Maker. Living with his uncle James Ashcroft. (no copy)
    1901 59 Crown Street, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. Head, Married, age 28. Mechanical Biscuit Cutter Maker. ( R 98)
    1921 13 Burne Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario, Cananda. Head, Married, age 48, Machinist. (R 99)
    In 1906 Peter and Ellen moved to London Ontario, They later settled in Niagra Falls, Ontario

    Peter married Ellen Eachus in 1898 in Warrington RD. Ellen (daughter of Frederick Eachus and Eliza Smith) was born on 10 May 1878 in Earlestown, Lancashire, England; died on 19 Apr 1967 in Niagera Falls, Canada.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ellen Eachus was born on 10 May 1878 in Earlestown, Lancashire, England (daughter of Frederick Eachus and Eliza Smith); died on 19 Apr 1967 in Niagera Falls, Canada..

    Notes:

    Census;
    1881 90 Legh St, Newton-in-Makerfield daughter. age 7. Scholar (147)
    1891 102 Legh St, Newton in Makerfield. daughter. age 12. (145)
    1901 59 Crown Street, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. Wife. age 22. ( R 98)
    1921 13 Burne Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario, Cananda. Wife, age 43. (R 99)

    Children:
    1. Ruth Evans was born on 17 May 1899 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England; died on 24 Aug 1899 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England.
    2. Harold Evans was born on 9 Jul 1900 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England; died on 29 Apr 1964 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leonard Evans was born on 27 Sep 1902 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Sep 1976.
    4. Gladys Evans was born on 24 Mar 1906 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Oct 1996 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Percy Evans was born on 19 Sep 1909 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Dec 1971.
    6. Ethel Evans was born on 5 Feb 1917 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Feb 1996 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter Evans was born in 1836 in Halton, Cheshire, England.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1881 28 Earle Street, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. Head, Married, age 45. Clerk of works.(R 100)

    Peter married Alice Sharples about 1870. Alice was born in 1845 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Alice Sharples was born in 1845 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1881 28 Earle Street, Newton In Makerfield, Lancashire. wife. age 36, Dressmaker. (R 100)

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Margaret Evans was born in 1870 in Newton le Willows, Lancashire, England.
    2. 2. Peter Evans was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Earlstown, Lancashire, England; died in in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Frederick Eachus was born on 16 Aug 1846 in Over, Cheshire, England (son of John Eachus and Elizabeth Hatton); died on 4 Dec 1918 in 102 Legh St, Earlstown; was buried on 7 Dec 1918 in Newton Le Willows Cemetery [age 72].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Sep 1846, Over St Chad

    Notes:

    Last Will & Testament Dated 23-Oct-1918, Proved 23-Jan-1919. Copy Held (FW 1/51)
    Marriage: 1870 St James, Haydock
    Death: 1918 102 Legh St, Earlstown
    Censuses:
    1851 Over Township, age 4. Grandson. (with his grand parents Peter & Elizabeth Eachus) (51-34)
    1861 13 Booth St, Newton-in-Makerfield. son. age 15, Wagon Maker (wheelwright). (61-163)
    1871 Church St, Haydock. Newton In Makerfield. Head (m). age 24. Wagon Maker. (146)
    1881 90 Legh St, Newton-in-Makerfield. Head (m). age 34. Coal Dealer, Joiner & Employer. (147)
    1891 102 Legh St, Newton in Makerfield. Head (m). age 43. Joiner. (145)
    1901 102 Legh St, Newton in Makerfield Head (m). age 54. Railway wagon repairer. (01-38)
    1911 102 Legh St, Newton In Makerfield. Head (m). age 64 Joiner in Railway Company Works (11-72) (E 1)

    Buried:
    Grave: Section B Number 3163

    Frederick married Eliza Smith on 14 Feb 1870 in Chorlton-on-Medlock St Luke, Manchester. Eliza (daughter of James Smith and Elizabeth Key) was born on 11 Sep 1843 in Whitegate, Cheshire, England; died on 14 Aug 1920 in Earlstown, Cheshire, England; was buried on 18 Aug 1920 in Newton Lw Willows Cemetery [age 76]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Eliza Smith was born on 11 Sep 1843 in Whitegate, Cheshire, England (daughter of James Smith and Elizabeth Key); died on 14 Aug 1920 in Earlstown, Cheshire, England; was buried on 18 Aug 1920 in Newton Lw Willows Cemetery [age 76].

    Notes:

    Census Listings;
    1851 Salterswall, Over, Cheshire. Daughter, age 7. (51-161)
    1861 Winsford, Over, Cheshire, Daughter. age 17. (61-261)
    1871 Church St, Haydock wife. age 27 (146)
    1881 90 Legh St, Newton-in-Makerfield. wife. age 37. (147)
    1891 102 Legh St, Newton in Makerfield. wife. age 46. (145)
    1901 102 Legh St, Newton in Makerfield wife. age 57. (01-38)
    1911 102 Legh St, Newton In Makerfield. wife. age 67. Shop Keeper (11-72)

    Buried:
    Grave: Section B Number 3163

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriaghe: 14th February 1870, St luke Parish Church, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester.
    Frederick Eachus, full age, Bachelor & Joiner of St James, Haydock
    Eliza Smith, full age, Spinster of Bloomsbury.
    were married by Banns
    witness: John Smith; William Lowcock.
    Grooms Father: John Eachus, Wheelwright.
    Brides Father: James Smith, Salt Boiler.
    [Archive - digital copy + written extract - Parish 6]

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Miriam Eachus was born on 25 Jan 1871 in Haydock, Lancashire, England; died in in Ottawa, Canada.
    2. Jane Eachus was born on 28 Feb 1874 in Haydock, Lancashire. England; died on 12 Sep 1956 in Bridgewater Hospital, Eccles, Lancashire..
    3. 3. Ellen Eachus was born on 10 May 1878 in Earlestown, Lancashire, England; died on 19 Apr 1967 in Niagera Falls, Canada..
    4. John James Eachus was born on 19 Aug 1880 in Earlstown. Lancashire. England; died on 11 Nov 1950 in 6 Todd Lane, South Lostock Hall, Preston.
    5. Eliza Eachus was born on 27 Feb 1884 in Earlestown; died on 28 May 1973 in Vancouver, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Eachus was born on 1 Jan 1823 in Swanlow, Over, Cheshire, England (son of Peter Eachus and Elizabeth Buckley); died on 21 Sep 1898 in 576 High St, Over; was buried on 24 Sep 1898 in Over.

    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]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth Hatton was born on 8 Sep 1824 in Northwich, Cheshire, England (daughter of John Hatton and Elizabeth (Betty) Lamb); died on 30 Apr 1899 in Over; was buried on 3 May 1899 in St Chads, Over.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 6. Frederick Eachus was born on 16 Aug 1846 in Over, Cheshire, England; died on 4 Dec 1918 in 102 Legh St, Earlstown; was buried on 7 Dec 1918 in Newton Le Willows Cemetery [age 72].
    2. Alfred Eachus was born on 5 Feb 1851 in Over, Cheshire, England; died on 7 Jan 1938 in Tunstall, Stoke; was buried on 11 Jan 1938 in Crewe Cemetery, Cheshire, England.
    3. Ellen Eachus was born on 1 Feb 1854 in Middlewood Street, Salford. Lancs; was buried in 1934 in Rockwood Cemetery, Rockwood , USA.
    4. Henry Eachus was born on 19 Jan 1856 in Viaduct Foundry, Earlestown, Cheshire; died on 9 Oct 1936 in 4 Lane Ends, Over, Cheshire; was buried in Windsford, Cheshire..
    5. Jane Eachus was born in 1858 in Earlestown; died in 1858 in Warrington RD.
    6. Peter James Eachus was born in 1859 in Earlestown, Cheshire, England; died on 6 Apr 1860 in 13, Booth St Newton-Le-Willows (age 6m).
    7. John Eachus was born in 1860 in 13 Booth St, Newton; died in 1862 in Warrington R D.
    8. Isaac Eachus was born in 1862 in Booth St, Earlestown, Cheshire, England; died on 6 Jan 1886 in Over (age 23); was buried on 9 Jan 1886 in Over, Cheshire, England.
    9. Elizabeth Eachus was born in 1866 in Earlestown; died in 1867 in Warrington R D.
    10. Thomas Eachus was born in 1868 in Earlestown, Cheshire, England; died in Jul 1892 in Over, Cheshire, England; was buried on 10 Jul 1892 in Over St Chad.

  3. 14.  James Smith was born in 1813 in Cholmondeley, Cheshire, England (son of John Smith).

    Notes:

    Census Listings;
    1841 Marton Sands, Whitegate, age 25. Labourer, (41-119)
    1851 Salterswall, Over, Cheshire. Head (m). age 37. Salt Maker (51-161)
    1861 Winsford, Over, Cheshire, Head (m). age 48. Salt Maker (61-261)

    Alternate place of birth Acton.

    James married Elizabeth Key on 30 Dec 1833 in Whitegate, Cheshire. Elizabeth (daughter of John Key and Martha Buckley) was born in 1809 in Minshull, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth Key was born in 1809 in Minshull, Cheshire, England (daughter of John Key and Martha Buckley).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Jun 1809, St Bartholomews, Church Minshull, Cheshire

    Notes:

    alternate name: Elizabeth Kaye
    Census Listings;
    1841 Marton Sands, Whitegate, age 30 (41-119)
    1851 Salterswall, Over, Cheshire. wife. age 40. (51-161)
    1861 Winsford, Over, Cheshire, wife. age 51. (61-261)

    Residence;
    1833, Whitegate, Cheshire. England

    Notes:

    Married:
    30th December 1833, Whitegate Parish Church, by Banns
    James Smith of Whitegate
    Elizabeth Kaye of Whitegate X her mark
    witness; Martha Smith X her mark & Charles Kaye X his mark.

    Children:
    1. John Smith was born in 1832 in Marton, Whitegate, Cheshire, England.
    2. Mary Ann Smith was born in 1838 in Marton, Whitegate, Cheshire, England.
    3. Charles Smith was born in 1840 in Marton, Whitegate, Cheshire, England.
    4. 7. Eliza Smith was born on 11 Sep 1843 in Whitegate, Cheshire, England; died on 14 Aug 1920 in Earlstown, Cheshire, England; was buried on 18 Aug 1920 in Newton Lw Willows Cemetery [age 76].
    5. Thomas Smith was born in 1847 in Marton, Whitegate, Cheshire, England.
    6. Hannah Smith was born in 1850 in Over, Cheshire, England.
    7. James Smith was born in 1854 in Marton, Whitegate, Cheshire, England.