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He was a glass maker according to the marriage certificate of his daughter Ellen and also the 1871 Census'
Also his place of birth varies from Wosperdale to Wobrodale. I believe it should be Wosbrough, having the dale part added later....
Is Hannah's maiden name Russun?? There is a possible marriage in the June Quarter 1866 at Prescott, Lancashire Vol 8b Page 959...THis is only 3.11 miles north east of Prescot, so it des seema likely possibility
Mary was with her grandfather Miles Drake at the time of the 1871 Census, and not with her parents.
Amblecote was originally separate from brierley hill, but then these two places were merged into stourbridge which in turn has been merged into Dudley
relative/Proxy William Henry Hirst Jnr.
A number of possible Mary's in Mirfield:
Mary Dau of John Ledgard Chr 11 Apr 1794 Mirfield
Mary dau of John Ledgard Chr 26 Feb 1784 Mirfield
Mary Dau of Benjamin Ledgard and Martha Barker Born 17 Apr 1786 at Hopton, Mirfield [a]~[a]submitted by member's 2000-2001
Miles was a Glass maker, who seemed to move around a lot!
I found the following information about Ecclesfield, which seems to make the problem with wosperdale, wosbrodale etc a bit better:
Ecclesfield
Created 1st July 1837. Abolished 1st January 1850 (incorporated into Barnsley, Hemsworth and Wortley districts). Sub-districts : Barnsley; Cawthorne; Darfield; High Hoyland; Roystone; Worsbrough GRO volumes : XXII (1837-50).
Ardsley, Barnsley, Barugh, Billingley, Brierley, Carlton, Cawthorne, Chevet, Cudworth, Darfield, Darton, Denby, Dodworth, Ecclesfield Rural, Ecclesfield Urban, Great Houghton, Havercroft with Cold Hiendley, High Hoyland, Kexborough, Little Houghton, Monk Bretton, Nether Hoyland, Notton, Roystone, Ryhill, Shafton, Silkstone, South Hiendley, Stainbrough, West Clayton, Wintersett, Wombwell, Woolley, Worsbrough.
Registers now divided between Barnsley and Wakefield districts.
I think it should be Worsbrough and hence worsbrodale might be a different way of describing the area.
Ann's surname is either Foster or Swift, will have to get the marriage certificate to find out
birth place is probably monk bretton, 13 mikes away from mirfield.
From the 1901 Census:
359202 8734617 York Yorkshire ERY Samuel Wells Male 32 1869 Labourer Or Waggoner For Coal Merchant Durham Gateshead 4445 99 York
359202 8734618 York Yorkshire ERY Ellen Wells Female 32 1869 Lancs Manchester 4445 99 York
359202 8734619 York Yorkshire ERY Hilda Wells Female 11 1890 Yorks York 4445 99 York
359202 8734621 York Yorkshire ERY Violet Wells Female 6 1895 Yorks York 4445 99 York
359202 8734622 York Yorkshire ERY Charlotte Wells Female 4 1897 Yorks York 4445 99 York
!He was living at 2 Kings Court, in the Parish of St Lawrence at the time of his marriage.
!At the time of his marriage he was a Furniture Maker.
!In the Polling registers of 1909 - 1910 and 1911 - 1912, Samuel was living at 11, Kidd's Terrace, York. (Monk Ward (District 18)).Burial No:83525
!Grave No:2825A
!He was a Labourer.
22 Jan 2006: He definitely was on the 1901 census.
I only know of Andrew from the Obituary of his Mother in the Yorkshire, Evening Press dated 25 Sep 1962, Page 2. I do not know when he was born, but it sounds like he reached adulthood.
Burial No:83600
!Grave No:2825A
!Andrew was a furniture dealer.
!He was a Bacon Factor at the time of his wedding.
!Bay Horse Yard, Walmgate,St. Margaret'sYork Cemetery
Lowther St 3 (Leadleys Ct), St. Crux, York
Andrew, 30, Head, Labourer Railway, b. York
Annie, 34, Wife, b. Newcastle
Samuel, 12, Son, b. Gateshead, Durham
Charlotte, 9, Dau, b. Gateshead, Durham
Andrew, 5, Son, b. Gateshead, Durham
George Donaldson, 2, Son, b. Gateshead, Durham
Violet Annie, 5 month, Dau, York
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6 Aug 2005 DIck Wells cannot find Thomas Wells on the Census' after 1861 yet his wife shows up as being married still. I think I have found him on the 1881 Census:RG11 Piece 4718 Folio 108 Page 28 Here he is living in Friargate as a Shoemaker, and he has two boarders with him, who are Mary Whitham (seamstress) and Joseph Whitham (Rope and Twine maker) who were both from Doncaster, which is where Thomas's son Neville's wife's father appears to be from.
I have also found the same family on the 1871 Census, though this time they are in Doncaster! Still Thomas is said to be married, but Charlotte his wife, and their children are not living with him. (RG10 Piece 4719 Folio 141 Page 4From a letter written in 1893 by William R. Wells and H, believed toJoseph Wells and Annie (Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children arewell, George never writes. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife and daughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well,David. Josephs wife and Toms children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. We send our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren"
All Saints Pavement and Saint Peter the Little. Mothers name shown as Anne.
According to the 1851 Census, Charlotte had a tick in the blind, deaf or dumb column.
!According to the 1861 Census, Charlotte was a Bookbinder.
!The only death i can find in York for a Charlotte Wells is in the 2nd quarter 1895 aged 83, Vol 9d page 12, which would put her date of birth as 1812. I bit out of my original estimate, but not far. Need to find my notes frmo the york cemetery to see what i noted down from them. The street or informant might be useful.
According to the 1851 Census, Louisa had a tick in the Blind, Deaf or Dumb Column. I do not know which ailment she suffered from, but it is useful to know.
!The Family were living in Walmgate, York at the time.
St. Margaret's
James was a chain maker, as were his two sons at the time of the 1861 Census. A possible marriage is to Mary Draper in Houghton Le Spring, in the 1st quarter 1839. Vol Number 24 Page 105
Houghton Le Spring is 12.81 miles SE of Winlaton which is only 2.24 miles SE of Ryton, where there is another possibility:At Ryton there is a marriage of a James Hope to a Mary Hudson 31 Mar 1827, this does seem more likely, though I would like to see the 1851 Census in the hope it might shed more information.
Are these the right parents for Henry Hope? If so, were there more children?~From the IGI: James Hope born about 1802 Of Ryton, Durham
Bap 24 Jan 1947
End 2 May 1950
SS 14 Nov 1951 Slake
Relative who submitted these names is Foster Gordon
~Mary Hudson born about 1806 Of Ryton, Durham
Bap 24 Jan 1947
End 16 DEc 1949
SS 14 Nov 1951 Slake
John was a smith on the 1851 census:HO107 piece 2403 folio 267 page 12
Mary was a scholar when she was 14 according to the 1851 census (HO107 piece 2403 folio 267 page 12)
26 Dec 2002 : From Dick Wells: This does seem promising!
I revisited the IGI looking at any new records for our elusive ancestors. Four new records (to me) were found.
Anne (Reid), b 8/1/1790 Old Greyfriars, Midothian, Scotland
Anne Reid, b abt 1790 Covington, Lanark, Scotland
Ann Reed, b 9/26/1785 Macroom, Cork, Ireland
and the most promising of
Ann Reade, b abt 1793, Diocese of Ossory, Leinster, Ireland, married George Wells 1814 at the same place.
Nothing interesting was found for Mary or Mary Ann. Since all the birth records for the children show her name as Ann or Anne, the Mary part may be a nickname.
Remember, William reported his mother on different census as being born in Scotland once, and twice in Ireland.
A question - during which UK census are parents birth locations shown? 1881 does not appear to include this info. Hopefully, one or more will, and that some of William's siblings are still living at that time.
Dick
!Research summary from Carolyn Royce:
Hi Brian, Let's try embedding the research summaries.
Here goes...WELLS RESEARCH SUMMARY
done by Carolyn Royce
British Censuses:
1841
City of York, parish of St. Crux,
residence, Globe Yard, the Shambles;
Ann Wells, head of house, Widow, age 55, Independent, born in Ireland.
William Wells , Son, age 20, baker, born in York.
Joseph Wells, Son, age 10 , born in York.1851
City of York, parish of ?
Residence, 4 Moors Yard;
Ann Wells, head of house, widow, age 70, born in Ireland.Nearby at Globe Yard, Pavement;
Samuel Wells age 21, shopman.
(William and wife Henrietta are in Bradford/East in 1851& 1861 Censuses)1861
City of York, parish of St. Saviour & St. Crux,
Ann Wells not found, not all parishes checked.{I am truncating information from vital records, I
believe you have it all in a GEDCOM, if not tell me
and I will send it again)Parish Registers, baptisms:
children of George Wells, mother as listed (there is
confusion here because Ann is a nickname for Hannah as
well as short for Mary Ann. I have not yet determined
when children with Hannah left off and children with
Mary Ann began) They were all christened in the city
of York, but some in different parishes.child of George Wells and Hannah Eadon:
1801 James, St. Sampson’s, died in 1802child of George Wells, mother Ann (I can’t be certain
if this child is of George and Hannah or of George and
Mary Ann)
1809 William, All Saint’s, died 1810children of George Wells , mother Ann (I believe these
all to be of George and Mary Ann)
1815 James, Holy Trinity King’s Court, married Sarah
Fell Turner
1817 David, St. Sampson’s
1819 William, All Saint’s Pavement, married Henrietta
Fell, immigrated to Utah, Dick and Carolyn’s ancestor
1821 Thomas, All Saint’s Pavement, Brian’s ancestor
1823 Elizabeth, St. Crux, died 1824
1825 Alice, St. Crux, died 1829
1827 Mary Ann Wells, St. Crux, died 1830
1830 Joseph Wells, St. CruxMarriages (information gathered from indexes as well
as Parish Registers):1801 George Wells, whitesmith and Hannah Eaden,
(daughter of William Eaden, farmer of
Allerton-Mauliver) St. Sampson’s, York
I am assuming as of yet that this is the same George
that married Mary Ann. He is a whitesmith but I have
not yet found a marriage record for George and Mary
Ann Reed. I also need proof that Hannah died sometime
between 1801 and 1819. I have been looking for both
marriage and death.Parish Registers, burial records:
1830 George Wells, St. Crux, age 50, residence, Lady
Peckitt’s Yard, this would make his year of birth
around 1780. Assuming this is the George that married
Mary Ann Reed. Possible parents: William Wells
married Sarah Brooks 18 May 1780 Pateley Bridge.
Christening in Pateley Bridge; 7 Oct 1781 George, son
of William. This certainly is not all proof, but this
is where I am so far.I have pieced together further back by 2 or 3
generations, but can’t verify that information. I
still have a few more leads to check. I am looking
into the naturalization of William Wells in Salt Lake.
I will go back to searching Parish Registers for
burials. I will check more marriage indexes. Being
that the Wells lived in “The Shambles” of York, a
rather poor area, I am doubting there are wills but I
will check. There might also be Poor Law indexes
and/or Settlement Papers for York.I would like more information on the George Wells
christened 1786 in Bedern to William Wells and Hannah
Walker. Is there information about occupations or
residences.There are many George’s and William’s and Ann’s
floating around. I think that if we work together, we
can figure out who fits where. Foremost, I would like
to find marriage information for George Wells and Mary
Ann Reed. It is not found in Boyd’s marriage index,
the IGI or marriage index for city of York. They
could have been married in Ireland or even Glascow, as
I later on find evidence that Mary Ann was in Glascow,
Scotland at one time.
GEORGE WELLSWhat does add up:
Brian has a marriage certificate for his ancestor,
Thomas Wells. It lists George Wells occupation
Whitesmith as father of Thomas1780 Marriage, Pateley Bridge, William Wells of York
to Sarah Brooks
1781 Christening, Pateley Bridge, George Wells son of
William Wells, {occupation} Cooper
1786-1794 children of William Wells, Cooper and Sarah
christened and buried in Holy Trinity King's Court
parish, YorkApprenticeship record: "Wells, George son of William
Wells of the city of York, {occupation:} Cooper.
Apprentice to Thomas Bradley, Whitesmith of the said
city by Indre (Indenture) dated 12 Jun 1794 by order
of a house."
The George christened 1781 in Pateley Bridge to
William Wells, would have been around age 14. The
average age for apprenticeships. Average
apprenticeships were 7 years. It would be 1801 when
George finished, he would have been age 21, old enough
to marry Hannah Eadons.George Wells married Hannah Eadons, St. Sampson's
parish, city of York, year 1801, occupation for George
on marriage entry is; WhitesmithFirst child of George and Hannah is christened in St.
Sampson's parish, city of York, year 1801. George is
listed as Whitesmith. Parish register lists George's
father as William Wells, occupation; CooperWHAT ABOUT THE MATERNAL LINE, SOED IT GIVE ANY INFORMATION THERE ABOUT THE MOTHERS LINE???
1822 Directory of the City of York: George Wells,
Whitesmith, Leopard Yard, PavementI believe that this is all supporting evidence that
this is our George Wells.What doesn't add up:
So far, no marriage record of George Wells and Mary
Ann Reed.
No proof , yet, that Hannah died so that George could
marry Mary Ann.
The burial entry for George Wells, died 1830, doesn't
give his Occupation.
George Wells christened in Bedern in 1786, would be
only 15 in 1801 and could not be the one who married
Hannah Eadens.
It is possible that George Wells christened in 1786
married Mary Ann Reed later than 1801, but this George
(1786) appears to be a Flour dealer and not a
Whitesmith
Is Ann in Parish Registers, Hannah or Mary Ann
The parishes in which George and Mary Ann were likeley
to have married in are extracted in the IGI, but their
marriage isn't in the IGI.
There is an index to marriages in all the parishes of
the City of York for the time period, George and Mary
Ann are not together
George and Mary Ann are not in Boyd's marriage index
for York, Faculty Office or Vicar General indexes.
(There are other indexes, not all have been checked.)OTHER WELLS IN YORK
1822 Directory City of York: George Wells, flour dlr,
Walmgate also William Wells, Tailor, Goodramgate
Marriage of William Wells to Hannah Walker, William's
occupation is Tailor
1822 burial of William Wells in Holy Trinity
Goodramgate
!CLUES ON MARY ANN REEDReed seems to be her maiden name, William uses it as a
middle name when he applies for citizenship in UtahAnn Wells reports that she was born in Ireland on both
1841 and 1851 Censuses.Her son William reports in Utah Census 1900 that his
mother was born in ScotlandWilliam and Henrietta were in Glascow, Scotland for a
brief period 1858 to 1859 (perhaps Ann had moved
there) their records were found in LDS membership for
Catton (or Calton) parish, Lanark. Many Irish moved
to Scotland during famine. Scotland and Yorkshire are
close in proximity. Mary Ann could have been born in
Ireland, then moved with her family to Scotland then
down to Yorkshire.There are a few Reeds in the same parishes as the
Wells at the same time period. There are marriages
the same time period as Mary Ann would have married.
There is a James Reed buried in York1816 at age 71,
old enough to be Mary Ann's father.My questions: Where is it ever recorded or stated
that Mary Ann Reed is William & Thomas' mother's given
name? Was she christened as Mary or Ann? Did she
marry as Mary Ann or Ann or even Mary? Did she marry
before she married George Wells?Research still to do: Follow possible siblings to
Mary Ann Reed in the 1841-1871 Censuses, see if they
report the town where they were born.
Check all other possible marriage indexes for York
area and time period.
Find a marriage for a George Wells, flour dealer in
York about 1807-1840
!Notes from Brian Dickinson
According to the wedding certificate of his son Thomas, George was a Whitesmith.There is a George Wells born to a William Wells and his wife Hannah, Christened in the parish of Bedern, York. In the nearby churchyard of Holy Trinity Goodramgate, York, is the following inscription from a Gravestone:
William Wells Died 29 Aug 1822 aged 63 (? or 65) yrs (Henceborn abt 1757)
Also Hannah, Widow of William who died 21 Jul 1846 aged 79 Yrs. (Henceborn 1765)The Christening of George to William and Hannah occured in 1786, which would be the perfect t ime. The Birth dates from the gravestone of William and Hannah would have no problem fitting in either.
According to Janet Wells Caywood of York, this is the ancestry of the above possiblilty:
George son of William Wells, and Sarah, married, Ann Eden, who is the daugher of William Eden and Elizabeth. George and Ann had 2 sons:
William Chr 27 july 1809, at All Saints Pavement, York.
James, Chr 24 Nov 1801, at St Sampson's, York.Source Royce has DOB about 1780.
Bedern areaFrom Dick Wells:Wells Mystery
Here are 2 census records, that appear to be George & Ann (Mary Ann)'s son David and family. Both David and Mary Ann appear to be the correct ages, but Mary Ann reports Leeds, not York for her birth place.
It is interesting that they are for houses next to each other. Also, both men (David's) are Tin Plate Workers.
A search of the IGI for the children did not yeild any information. Neither did a search on the granddaughter.
Anybody have any thoughts?
DickDwelling: 6 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
David WELLS M 63 M York, York, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Dwelling: 8 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Mary Ann WELLS M 55 F Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Rel: Head
David WELLS U 19 M York, York, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
Harriet WELLS 14 F York, York, England
Rel: Daur
Florence RANDER 7 F Leeds, York, England
Rel: Grand DaurPerhaps this would make sense if they owned two buidings, one of which was home, and the other the workplace??
26 Dec 2002: From Dick Wells, something that is very interesting!
I revisited the IGI looking at any new records for our elusive ancestors. Four new records (to me) were found.
Anne (Reid), b 8/1/1790 Old Greyfriars, Midothian, Scotland
Anne Reid, b abt 1790 Covington, Lanark, Scotland
Ann Reed, b 9/26/1785 Macroom, Cork, Ireland
and the most promising of
Ann Reade, b abt 1793, Diocese of Ossory, Leinster, Ireland, married George Wells 1814 at the same place.
Nothing interesting was found for Mary or Mary Ann. Since all the birth records for the children show her name as Ann or Anne, the Mary part may be a nickname.
Remember, William reported his mother on different census as being born in Scotland once, and twice in Ireland.
A question - during which UK census are parents birth locations shown? 1881 does not appear to include this info. Hopefully, one or more will, and that some of William's siblings are still living at that time.
Dick
the information on the IGI is as follows:
Born abt 1793 of the Diocese of Ossory, Leinster, Ireland.
Bap 27 May 2000 PROVO
End 13 Oct 2000 PROVO
Sealed to Spouse 30 May 2000 PROVO
George Wells' info
Born about 1788 of Ciocese of Ossory, Leinster, Ireland
Bap 31 May 2000 PROVO
End 17 Aug 2000 PROVO
Spouse is Ann Reade~If Mary Ann Reed was born in Ireland, then it might well be a big struggle to find out who her parents are, and when they were married etc....Though I have done the Temple work for her as if she was born in York, I will correct the birth place info, to bring it into conformity with the Census details below.
Possible parents for Mary Ann Reed are Joseph Reed and Hannah ......
A christening date given for her is 25 May 1797, at Thorn, Yorkshire, which makes her quite young when she married. This info is from Dick Wells, and he says it is not proven yet, so I will hold on.IGI records show only the name of Ann on all children's birth records.See page 128210, Yorkshire, for William's Christening
Source Royce also reports DOB about 1786 in Ireland. Source Dickinson reports 1785 in York.
According to William's 1890 and 1900 Census, he reports his mother born in Scotland.
St Crux, Ann Wells, age 55, independent, born Ireland.
Children: William age 20, a baker, Joseph, age 10.
Residence: Globe Yard, Shambles.St Crux, Ann Wells, age 70, head, widow, born in Ireland
Residence: # 86 4 Moors Yard.
Mothers name shown as Ann.
St. Crux Parish. Age 10 months.
Saint Crux.~Baptism has been done 30 Jul 1980 Provo.
Endowment has also been done 21 Oct 1980 Provo
Selain to Parents Done, but I do not know when.
Given name also incorrectly shown as Alie.
Name shown as Alie IGI has Christening date of 9/13/1826 at York, St Crux Parish
!Mothers name shown as Ann.
St. Crux Parish. Age 10 months.
Saint Crux.~Baptism has been done 30 Jul 1980 Provo.
Endowment has also been done 21 Oct 1980 Provo
Sealing to Parents done 14 Nov 1980 Provo
John was a Mariner.
From the 1871 Census:
3 Old ROllins Buildings, York
Wells, Charlotte, Head, Marrried, 54, Washer Woman, Born Liverpool, Lancashire.
Wells, Neville, Son, Unmarried, 17, Labourer, Born Hungate, York.
Wells, Roderick, Son, Unmarried, 13, Born Coppergate, York.Neville and his family have lived at the following addresses:
1909 - 1910: 6+7 St Maurice Rd, York
1915 - 1917: 19 St Maurice Rd, York19 St Maurice Rd. According to a report in the York Gazette, Neville died in his sleep on the morning of Monday 28 May 1917. The coroner recorded a verdict of Exhaustion. (See Yorkshire Gazetteer 9Jun 1917.
!He had not worked since 1905. He had recently lost two sons in the first world war (who I have yet to figure out). One of them was Charles Wells.From the 1881 Census: Parish of Saint Savior, York.
10 Baker Hill, St. Maurice, York
Neville, 26, Head, House Painter, b. York
Hannah, 25, Wife, b. Doncaster, Yorkshire
Fred, 7, Son, b. York
Ann, 5, Dau, b. York
Eliza, 4 Months, Dau, b. York
The following is taken from the York Gazette, dated 6 Sep 1879:
Death of Infant Child By Suffocation.
!On Tuesday, Mr J.P.Wood, Coroner, held an inquest at the Bay Horse Inn, !Monkgate, upon the body of Charles Wells, the infant son of Melville Wells, !paperhanger, Baker Hill. Mr Marshall, surgeon was of the opinion that the !child died from suffocation from being partially overlaid by the mother. A !verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.Having checked the Electoral Rolls for 1879 in the street of Barker Hill, there was only one possible family called Wells, wherein the Haed of the Family had a name remotely similar to 'Melville', and that is Neville. In fact Neville Wells is the only one in the whole of Yorkshire according to the 1881 census, so I have no reason to believe that Melville and Neville are two different people.
York Cemetery
There appears to have been some dishonesty in the registering of some of the !births of the children to Neville and Hannah Wells.
!If I have the correct date for their marriage, then all children born before !1885 were born out of wedlock, yet when registering the births the parent(s) !have lied about their marital status. Usually then, the children would have !been given their Mother's maiden name for their surname, but on both the !1881 and 1891 census, the surnames for the older children are all given as !Wells.
!Her parent were living at 10 Barker Hill at the time of her birth.
His parents were living at 27 Barker Hill at the time of his birth.
St. Maurice
He died in the First World War, though I do not know where, or when.
Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Her parents were living at 27 Barker Hill at the time of his birth.
Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Her parents were living at 6 St Maurice Rd, at the time of her birth.
Also reported as 11/25/1896. Her parents were living at 6 St Maurice Rd, at the time of her birth.
St. Maurice
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