Bessie Atherton

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• Baptism: 15 Jun 1910, Holy Trinity, Habergham Eaves, Burnley

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Buried:
Buried in Garve 2361 with her mother Mary Elizabeth

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• Baptism: 14 Aug 1873, St John, Preston, Lancashire

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Census Listings:
1881 21 Raglan Road Habergham Eaves, Burnley. son. age 7. Scholar. (K 98)
1891 40 Rock Street, Habergham Eaves. Burnley, son. age 17. Gardener. (K 97)
1901 37 Scarlett Street, Habergham Eaves, Burnley. Head (mar). age 27, Gasworks Labourer. (K 96)
1911 29 St Matthews Street, Habergham Eaves son. (wid). age 36. Cotton Weaver. (K 95)

Thomas married Mary Elizabeth Atkins on 6 Jul 1897 in St Mathew the Apostle, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire.. Mary (daughter of William Atkins and Elizabeth Marshall) was born in 1872 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England; died in 1910 in 105 Piccadilly Road, Burnley [age 38]; was buried on 22 Jun 1910 in Burnley Cemetery, Lancashire, England [grave 2361]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 7 Apr 1872, St Chad, Litchfield, Staffordshire.

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Census Listings:
1881 Howe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire. grandaughter, age 9 Scholar. (L 10)
1891 21 Whittlefield Road, Habergham Eaves. daughter, age 19. WEaver. (L 09)
1901 37 Scarlett Street, Habergham Eaves, Burnley. Wife, age 29. (K 96)

Buried:
Buried in Grave 2361 with her daughter Bessie.

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Married:
Marriage: 6th July 1897, St Mathew The Apostle, Habergham Eaves. Lancashire,
Thomas Atkinson age 23, Bachelor & Labourer ogf 29 St Matthew Street.
Mary Elizabeth Atkins, age 25, Spinster & Weaver of 31 Padiham Road.
were married by Registrars Certificate by H.W. Salisbury Glover.
In the presence of Hartley Stansfield & Gertrude Atkins
Grooms Father: John Atherton, Mechanic
Brides Father: William Atkis, Labourer.
[found at the Lancashire Parish Clerk]

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• Baptism: 28 Oct 1849, St John, Preston, Lancashire

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Census Listings:
1851 34 Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, son. age 1. (L 02)
1861 20 & 21 Old House at Home Beer House, Salter Street, Preston. son. age 11, Scholar. (K 99)
1871 103 Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, son. age 21, Cotton Loom Fitter. (L 01)
1881 21 Raglan Road Habergham Eaves, Burnley. Head (mar). age 31. Iron Founder's Fitter (K 98)
1891 40 Rock Street, Habergham Eaves. Burnley, Head (mar). age 41. Mechanic. (K 97)
1911 29 St Matthews Street, Habergham Eaves, Head (mar). age 61, Iron Worker at Loom Works. (K 95)

John married Agnes Cartmell on 10 Aug 1872 in St John, Preston, Lancashire.. Agnes was born in 1849 in Billington, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1924 in 29 St Matthew Street, Burnley [age 73]; was buried on 4 Jan 1924 in Burnley Cemetery, Burnley [grave 15075]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her mothers maiden name was Barrow.
Census Listings:
1881 21 Raglan Road Habergham Eaves, Burnley. wife, age 31. (K 98)
1891 40 Rock Street, Habergham Eaves. Burnley, wife. age 41, Weaver. (K 97)
1911 29 St Matthews Street, Habergham Eaves wife, age 61. married 38 years 10 children 6 surviving. < Agnes Atherton> (K 95)

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Married:
Marriage: 10th August 1872, St John, Preston, Lancashire.
John Atherton, age 22 Bachelor & Mechanic of Kent Street.
Agnes Cartmell X (her mark). age 23, Spinster & Weaver of Albert Street,
were married by Certificate by Edmund Lee Curate.
in the presence of Samuel Astley & Cecilia Astley X (her mark).
Grooms Father : Peter Atherton, Moulder
Brides Father: Henry Cartmell, Joiner.
[found at the Lancashire Parish Clerk]

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• Baptism: 19 May 1850, St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

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Census Listings:
1851 10a, 8th Court, Fizakerly Street, Birmingham. son. age 1. (L 15)
1861 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, son. age 11. Scholar. (L 14)
1871 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Son in Law. age 21. Brewers Waggoner. (L 13)
1881 13 Albany Terrace, Habergham Eaves. Head (mar). age 31. Newsagent & Bookseller. (L 12)
1891 21 Whittlefield Road, Habergham Eaves. Head (mar). age 41, Cloth Print Finisher. (L 09)
1901 31 Padiham Road, Habergham Eaves. Head (mar). age 51. General Advertising Contractor (own acc) (L 11)
1911 27 Hobart Street, Burnley, Lancs. Head (mar). age 61, Inspector of Advertising (Animated Pictures) (L 16)

William married Elizabeth Marshall in 1870 in Litchfield, Staffordshire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of John Marshall and Mary) was born in 1850 in Litchfield, Staffordshire, England; died in 1909 in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Listings:
1871 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Daughter, (mar) age 20. (L 13)
1881 13 Albany Terrace, Habergham Eaves. wife, age 30. Dressmaker. (L 12)
1891 21 Whittlefield Road, Habergham Eaves. wife. age 40. (L 09)
1901 31 Padiham Road, Habergham Eaves. wife. age 50. (L 11)

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• Baptism: 6 Apr 1828, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire,

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Census Listings:
1841 Lower Pitt Street, Preston, Lancs age 13. Cotton Packer (L 04)
1851 34 Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, Head (mar). age 23, Brass Founder. < born Wigan> (L 02)
1861 20 & 21 Old House at Home Beer House, Salter Street, Preston. Head (mar). age 33. Iron Moulder. < born Dalton> (K 99)

Peter married Rachel Thornton on 17 Feb 1849 in St John, Preston, Lancashire,. Rachel (daughter of William Thornton and Ann Spencer) was born in 1830 in Dalton In Furness, Lancashire, England; died in 1872 in Kent Street, Preston [age 41]; was buried on 30 Mar 1872 in St John, Preston, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 24 Oct 1830, St Mary, Dalton In Furness, Lancashire.

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Census Listings:
1841 Burton, Westmoreland, England. age. 11. (L 08)
1851 34 Salter Street, Preston, Lancashire, wife, age 22, Cotton Weaver. (L 02)
1861 20 & 21 Old House at Home Beer House, Salter Street, Preston. wife, age 30. Beer Seller. (K 99)
1871 103 Kent Street, Preston, Lancashire, Head (wid). age 40, (L 01)

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Married:
Marriage: 17th February 1849, St John Preston Lancashire
Peter Atherton age 21 Bachelor & Moulder of Pitt Street,
Rachel Thornton X (her mark), age 19 Spinster & Spinner of Clarence Street.
were married by Banns by John Wilson, Curate.
in the presence of Andrew Clayton & Mary Ann Fielding X (her mark)
Grooms Father: Peter Atherton, Engine Tenter
Brides Father: William Thornton, Weaver.

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• Baptism: 7 Sep 1828, Wishaw, Warwickshire,

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Census Listings:
1851 10a, 8th Court, Fizakerly Street, Birmingham. Head (mar). age 22. Labourer. (L 15)
1861 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Head (mar). age 33. Cab Driver. (L 14)
1871 Howe Street, Litchfield, Staffs Head (mar). age 43, Bus Driver. (L 18)
1891 6h, 3 Court, Stafford Street, Walsall, Head (mar). age 63. Coachman (L 17)
1901 The Lodge, Industrial School, Litchfield, Head (mar). age 73, Gardener (domestic) (L 19)
1911 Staffordshire Knot Public House, 55 Stowe Street, Litchfield. Boarder (mar). age 83, retired post boy. (L 20)

William married Mary Ann Currell on 6 Nov 1848 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire.. Mary (daughter of Charles Currell) was born in 1829 in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, England; died in 1919 in Litchfield, Staffordshire, [ age 89]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Listings:
1851 10a, 8th Court, Fizakerly Street, Birmingham. wife. age 22. (L 15)
1861 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, wife, age 31. (L 14)
1871 Howe Street, Litchfield, Staffs wife, age 42. (L 18)
1891 6h, 3 Court, Stafford Street, Walsall, wife. age 61. (L 17)
1901 The Lodge, Girls Industrial School, Litchfield, wife. age 72. (L 19) (N.B.)
1911 Staffordshire Knot Public House, 55 Stowe Street, Litchfield. wife. age 82. (L 20)

Note Book:
The Litchfield Industrial school for Girls was certified 30th October 1889 for 33 girls, re-certified 19th January 1916 for 42 girls, At first it was an Industrial school but later became a Reformatory School. The School removed to Rowley Hall in 1930 and ceertified for 40 girls, from 1933 it becaem Rowley Hall Approved School again for 40 girls.
Magistrates had the power to send children between the ages of 7 & 14 years to "Industrial Schools" for the followinfg reasons:
a) Any child apparently under the age of 14 found begging or recieving alms ( money given by charity to the poor)
b) Any child apparently under the age of 14 found wandering and not having any home or visable means of Support, or in the company of reputed thieves.
c) Any child apparently under the age of 12 who, having committed an offence punisgable by Imprisonment or less.
d) Any child apparently under the age if 14 whose parents declare him to be beyond there control.
The word Apparently was used because children often lied to escape punishment or they genually did not know their age as the registration of births was not compulsery untill 1875.

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Married:
Marriage: 6th November 1848, St Martin, Birmingham.
William Atkins X (his mark). age 21 Bachelor & Fishmonger of Bell Street.
Mary Ann Currell, age 20 Spinster of Aston Street.
were married by Banns
in the presence of William Currell X (his mark) & Hannah Dawson.
Grooms father: John Atkins, Gardener
Brides Father; Charles Currell, Labourer.
[digital copy on file]

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Census Listings:
1871 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Head (mar). age 56. Labourer. (L 13)
1881 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire. Head (mar). age 63, Cow Keeper. ( L 10)

John married Mary. Mary was born in 1818 in Ferryford, Derbyshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Listings:
1871 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, wife. age 51. (L 13)
1881 Stowe Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire. wife. age 62. ( L 10)