Helen Jones

Notes:

John was the youngest of eight children, born prematurely at severn months he sufferd Health issues, including Poor sight and heart valve problems. The Jone's were a catholic family, but the five surving children all married C of E. John worked at several jobs including an office manager at Lawrence Scott Electromotors in Openshaw. He was also a musician and was made an associate of the Victoria College of Music when he was 14, for piano & Violin.

Died:
cause of death - Bowel Cancer.

John married Marjorie Rourke on 20 Dec 1944 in Manchester Register Office, Lancashire, England. Marjorie (daughter of Christopher Rourke and Elizabeth Jelly) was born on 29 May 1921 in Gunson Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 21 May 1982 in 246 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 May 1893, St George, Manchester, Lancashire

Notes:

Census;
1901 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs son. age 8. Cap Maker. (01-55)
1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Son. age 18. Spring & Axle Maker at Carriage Works. (11-77)

Christopher married Elizabeth Jelly on 2 Jun 1917 in St George, Manchester, Lancashire. Elizabeth (daughter of Owen Jelly and Mary Ann Whittaker) was born in 1894 in St George, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1966 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After Christophen Died, Elizabeth married Arthur Lith. Leslie lived with them after his mothers death
Census Listings:
1901 17 Junction Street, St George, Manchester. daughter, age 6. (C 07)
1911 30 Garrett Street, Oldham Road. M/C. daughter, age 16. Reeler in Cotton Mill. (C 08)

Notes:

Married:
Marriage - 2nd June 1917 St George, Manchester.
Christopher Rourke, age 24 Bachelor & Spring Grinder of 67 Worsley Street.
Elizabeth Jelly, age 23 Spinster of 31 Fielding Street.
were married by Banns by N Bennett (Rector)
In the presence of Edward Dutton & Elizabeth Rourke.
Grooms Father: John James Rourke, Goods Guard.
Brides Father : Owen Jelly wood cutters assistant.
[archive - digital copy held]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 31 Oct 1869, St John, Miles Platting, Manchester.

Notes:

Census;
1871 55 Norsley Street. St George, Manchester. son. age 1. (71-107)
1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. Son. age 11. Scholar. (81-115)
1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C son. age 21 Railway Porter/ (C 21)
1901 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs Head (married) age 31. Railway Guard. (01-54)
1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Head (m). age 40. Goods Guard on Railway. (11-77) (F 9)

John married Elizabeth Eachus on 8 Jun 1890 in Collyhurst St James. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Eachus and Ann M Morrey) was born in 1867 in Stockton-On-Tees, Durham; died on 15 May 1916 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried on 19 May 1916 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire [grave A 787]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census:
1871- 12 Edith Place, Stockton, Durham. Daughter. age 4. (152)
1881- 7 Agnes St, Stockton, Durham daughter, age 14. Scholar. (141)
1891- 13 Abbott St, Manchester . daughter. (s). age 23 Cap maker. (121
1901- 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs Wife. age 32, Cap Maker. (01-54)
1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Wife. age 42. (11-7
Residence;
1890 32 Francis St, Collyhurst, Manchester,

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 8th June 1890, St James Church, Collyhurst, Manchester.
John James Rourke, age 21, Bachelor & Mat Maker of 32 Francis Street.
Elizabeth Eachus, age 21, Spinster & Capmaker of 32 Francis Street.
were married by Banns
Witness: William Rourke; Alice Eachus.
Grooms Father: Christopher Rourke, Railway Porter.
Brides Father: Robert Eachus, Gas Man.
[Archive Copy - Parish 6]

Notes:

Census Listings:
1871 30 James Henry Street, Regent Road. Salford. son. age 18 months. (C 11)
1881 20 Priory Street, Pendleton, Lancs. son. age 11. Scholar. (C 10)
1891 43 Hamilton Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 21. Wood Boorer. (C 09)
1901 17 Junction Street, St George, Manchester. Head (mar). age 31, Joiners machinist. (C 07)
1911 30 Garrett Street, Oldham Road. M/C. Head (mar). age 41, Wood Cutting Machinist. (C 08)

Owen married Mary Ann Whittaker in 1893 in Manchester Register Office or Registrar attended. Mary was born in 1874 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Ann's mother was Ann Whittaker [ maiden name unknown]
Census Listings:
1901 17 Junction Street, St George, Manchester. wife, age 27. (C 07)
1911 30 Garrett Street, Oldham Road. M/C. wife, age 37. < Mary Ann Jelly> (C 08)