George S Eachus

Notes:

"The Journal" Salford, 26th July 1940
Yet another member of the 1/80 Lancashier Fusiliers reported to be a prisoner of war at Stalag, Germany, a drummer, Stanley Eachus aged 20 of 7 John Shaw St
Eccles, a youngest of three brothers now serving in the army...... (Full artical at A1/20)
Stanley's first wife died soon after he returned from the P.O.W camp, he then married Dorthy Dixon, maiden name Marshall.
Adresses:
1940 7 John Shaw St, Eccles

Stanley married Annie Elizabeth Salt in 1946 in Manchester Registry office or Registrar attended.. Annie was born in 1921 in (in/of) Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1956 in 7 John Shaw Street, Manchester Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Annie took her own life soon after her baby son was buried.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Feb 1884, St John Bollington, Cheshire. [baptised as Tom]

Notes:

Army Record.
Enlisted 23rd September 1902, Private 9126 Lancashire Fusiliers, of 19 Nield Street, Ancoats Manchester. He attained the position of Sergant Major.
Served in France 22nd August 1914, 27th August 1914. Sufferd from Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, from a blow to the head with a rifle butt, by a german soldier. Taken Prisoner of war, taken to Germany 27th Aug 1914 untill 22nd Dec 1916, then to Switzerland 22nd Dec 1916 to 9th September 1917, Then repatriated to England 11th Sept 1917. He also sufferd from a weekness of the abdomin caused by a shortage of food whilst a prisoner of war in Germany 1914-15-16. While he was in Germany he was treated in Sennelager Hospital, Dulman Hospital and Mindern Hospital, and ended up in the 1st London General, Camberwell, on his return to England. He was a member of a National Health approved society - Great Central Railway, Manchester. and his last employer before enlisting was the Bradford Colliery Lord Lane, Bradford, Manchester, where he was employed as a collier. His address on his discharge was 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles. He was discharged from the Lancashire Fusiliers 3rd Nov 1917. Physically Unfitt.
On the 25th June 1918 James joiner the Army Service Corps (ASCHT) at Warrington and on the 27th June was posted to Blackheath where he was a driver, On the 13th October 1918 he was posted to the Army Reserve, and Discharged "surplus to army requirments 14th Decenber 1918, cause of discharge Deafness. He was awarded a Pension of 13/9d a week.
he was described as 5' 5" tall, Hair colour Brown (turning white on discharge), Eyes gray, complexion fresh. Distinctive Marks; Tattoo of a Parrot on Forearm, and a mole on his wright wrist.
Awarded the Mons Star WW1. [1939 census = ARP warden Eccles Corporation]
In WW2 James was an Air Raid Warden. gassed and sent to Switzerland to recover.
His hobby was making violins
[War Record Achive A5-5]
Residence:
1906 19 Nield St, Manchester
1909 7 John Shaw St Eccles
Census Listings;
1891 28 Cartwright St, Newcastle Under Lyne. son. age 8. Scholar. [ listed as Tom] (151)
1901 19 Neild Street, New Cross, Manchester. son. age 17. Waggoner in Coal Mine. (01/7)
1911 31 Fielding Street, Oldham Road, Manchester, Head (m). age 27, Railway Porter. G.L.& R Railway. (11-18)
1939 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles, Lancashire. (mar). born 23 Jan 1884, General Labourer. (R 15)

Birth:
Birth Certificate Held (CB 2/24)

James married Hannah Craven on 14 Jul 1906 in Ancoats All Souls. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Craven and Sarah Ann Horridge) was born on 9 Dec 1887 in 7 Allum St, Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 1 Apr 1958 in Eccles, Lancashire, England; was buried in 1958 in Peel Green Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census;
1891 6 Lomax Street, Manchester, daughter, age 3. (91-111)
1901 24 Tutbury Street, New Cross. Step Daughter, age 13, Fancy ? Maker (01-157)
1911 31 Fielding Street, Oldham Road, Manchester, Wife. age 23. Cop Winder < spinning cotton > (11-18)
1939 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles, Lancashire. (mar). born 9 Dec 1887, Unpaid Domestic duties. (R 15)




Marriage: 1906 87 Tame St, Ancoats, Manchester.

Birth:
Birth Registerd 1888

Notes:

Married:
Marriages: 14th July 1906, All Souls Parish Church, manchester.
James Eachus, age 22, Batchelor & Labourer of 19 Nield Street.
Hannah Craven, age 18, Spinster of 87 Tame Street.
were married by Banns
Witness: W Woodhall; Elizabeth Craven.
Grooms Father James Eachus, Turner
Brides Father: Joseph Craven (Deseased), Labourer.
[Archive - digital copy + written extract - Parish 6]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 May 1866, Macclesfield St Peter

Notes:

Residence:
1866 Brasshouse Street, Macclesfield,
1884 Bollington Cross; & 24 David St Eccles,
1886 Bollington, Macclesfield
1918 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles. Lancashire.

Census LIstings;
1861 23 King St, Macclesfield son. age 1. (61-152)
1871 12 Garden St, Sutton son. age 11. Silk Picker (18)
1881 73 Bollington Cross. son. (un). age 21. Cotton Operative. (11)
1891 28 Cartwright St, Newcastle Under Lyme. Head (m). age 30. Hawker. (151)
1901 19 Nield Street, New Cross, Manchester. Head (m), age 42. Machine tool Grinder. (01/7)
1911 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles, Manchester. Head (m). age 53, Labourer in Dye House at Dye Works (11-29)

Birth:
Birth Certificate Held (CB 2/14)

James married Sarah Elizabeth Harrison on 9 Apr 1883 in Macclesfield St Michael. Sarah (daughter of John Harrison and Elizabeth) was born on 3 Nov 1858 in Collyhurst, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1923 in 7 John Shaw St, Eccles; was buried in Peel Green Cemetery (Grave A4 3107). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Jan 1859, Manchester Cathedral

Notes:

Addresses: 1884 Bollington Cross. 1883 Macclesfield
Census:
1861 11 Richmond Cottages, Salford. Daughter, age 2. (61-68)
1871 1 Herbet Street, Hulme, Manchester. Daughter, age 12, Scholar. (71-52)
1891 28 Cartwright St, Newcastle Under Lyne. wife. age 31. (151)
1901 19 Neild Street, New Cross, Manchester. wife, age 43. (01/7)
1911 7 John Shaw Street, Eccles, Manchester. wife. age 53. (11-29)
Sarah was known as Etty.

Baptism:
[archive - digital baptism]

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 9th April 1883, Macclesfield, Cheshire
James Eachus, full age, Batchelor & Cotton Corder
Sarah Elizabeth Harrison, full age, Spinster
were married by Banns.
witness: Matthew Harrison; Ann Stevenson
Grooms Father: Samuel Eachus, Silk Weaver
Brides Father: John Harrison, Litter Carrier
[Archive Copy - Parish 5] [Marriage Certificate Held (CM 2/16)]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Sep 1848, Manchester Cathedral,

Notes:

Census;
1851 4 Worthington Street Manchester, son. age 2. (51-65)
1861 7 Worthington Street. Manchester. son. age 12. Cotton Piecer. (61-94)
1871 17 Garwick Street, New Cross. son (married). age 22. Cotton Spinner. (71-113)
1881 14 Garwick Street, New Cross. Head (married). age 32. Railway Porter (81-122)
1891 6 Lomax Street, Manchester, Head(married). age 42, Painters Labourer. (91-111)

Joseph married Sarah Ann Horridge on 11 Apr 1870 in St Jude, Ancoats, Manchester.. Sarah (daughter of William Horridge and Amelia Dickinson) was born on 9 May 1853 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Sep 1853, Manchester Cathedral

Notes:

Census Listings:
1861 72 Marshall Street, St George, Manchester. daughter, age 7 scholar
1871 17 Garwick Street, New Cross. sons wife. age 18. (71-113)
1881 14 Garwick Street, New Cross. wife. age 29. Cotton Weaver. (81-122)
1891 6 Lomax Street, Manchester, wife. age 37. Cotton Mill Hand (91-111)
1901 24 Tutbury Street, New Cross. wife. age 48. Cotton ? (01-157)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 11th April 1870, St Jude, Ancoats, Manchester.
Joseph Craven, age 21, Bachelor & Piecer of 17 Garrick Street.
Sarah Ann Horridge "X" (her mark), age 17, Spinster of 26 Garrick Street,
were married by banns by John Watson.
in the presence of Alfred Jones & Elizabeth Jane Whally.
Grooms Father: James Craven, Spinner
Brides Father: William Horridge, Smith.
[arcive: digital copy on file]