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Chris's Ancestors - Swinnerton Family
Swinnerton
(Sometimes Swinerton, Swinarton, Swynerton)Generation 2.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.Children of Morris Swinnerton and Margaret Price:
Catherine Swinnerton(1749 - ).
Elizabeth Swinnerton(1752 - ).
Edward Swinnerton(1756 - ).
John Swinnerton (1753 to 1833) husband of Sarah Edmond (Edmund) (1761 to 1822).
Margaret Swinnerton(1759 - ).
Mary Swinnerton(1763 - ).
Elizabeth Swinnerton(1752 - ).
Edward Swinnerton(1756 - ).
John Swinnerton (1753 to 1833) husband of Sarah Edmond (Edmund) (1761 to 1822).
Margaret Swinnerton(1759 - ).
Mary Swinnerton(1763 - ).
Generation 3.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.Children of John Swinnerton and Sarah Edmond:
Sarah Swinnerton (1783 - ).
Margaret Swinnerton (1786 - ).
John Swinnerton (1791 to 1871) husband of Mary Briscoe and then Mary Humphreys,(née Langford).
Margaret Swinnerton (1786 - ).
John Swinnerton (1791 to 1871) husband of Mary Briscoe and then Mary Humphreys,(née Langford).
Generation 4.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.Children of John Swinnerton and Mary Briscoe:
Thomas Swinnerton (1818 - ),
[Born on 8th July 1818, baptised on 6th September 1818, married to Ann Millington on 25th May 1843.]
Joseph Swinnerton (1821 to 1871) husband of Ann Jones (~1820 to 1875).Generation 5.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.Children of Joseph Swinnerton and Ann Jones:
John Swinnerton (1846 - ).
Thomas Swinnerton (1847 to 1849).
Joseph Swinnerton (1856 to 1873).
Samuel Henry Swinnerton (1858 - 1860),
Thomas Swinnerton (1847 to 1849).
[Born in the December Quarter of 1847, Buried on 8th April 1849 in Liverpool.]
Thomas Swinnerton (1850 to 1852).[Born in the December Quarter of 1850, Died in the March Quarter of 1852 in Liverpool.]
Thomas Edward Swinnerton (1852 to 1905), [born in the September quarter of 1852; married to Anne (Annie) Don (1855 - 1897) on 25th December 1876 at St Alban, Bevington, Liverpool;
father of Annie (1877 - ), Miriam Adelaide Swinnerton (1880 - 1952), William Joseph Swinnerton (1882), Thomas Edward Swinnerton (1885) and Beatrice Swinnerton (1888 - 1966); Thomas Edward died in 1905.]
George Swinnerton (1853 to 1928) husband of Harriet Louisa Wheate (1856 to 1918)Joseph Swinnerton (1856 to 1873).
Samuel Henry Swinnerton (1858 - 1860),
[born on 4th December 1858; baptised on 30th January 1859 at St Peter, Liverpool, buried 27th January 1860.]
Generation 6.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.Children of George Swinnerton and Harriet Louisa Wheate:
Joseph Edwin Swinnerton (1877 - 1877).
Harriet Louisa Swinnerton (1878 to 1942) wife of James Nelson (1876 to 1956).
William Edward Swinnerton (1879 - 1927),
Harriet Louisa Swinnerton (1878 to 1942) wife of James Nelson (1876 to 1956).
William Edward Swinnerton (1879 - 1927),
[born on 4th July 1879; baptised on 6th July 1879 at St Peter, Liverpool. Married Lilian Catherine Forwood (1883 - ) in Kent in 1906.
Their only child, George Richard (1909 - ). William Edward Swinnerton died on 25th February 1927 in Canterbury.]
Edith Ann Swinnerton (1880 - 1961),[born on 3rd July 1880; baptised on 15th July 1880 at St Peter, Liverpool. married to George Thomas Farrar (1868 0 1930) in 1899.
Their children: Harriet Edith Annie (1803 - 1885), George Henry Havelock (1910 - 1993). Edith Ann died in York in 1961.]
George Henry Swinnerton (1883 - 1884),[baptised on 25th April 1883 at Whitefield Road Chapel, Everton, died on 7th August 1884, buried at Liverpool Necropolis 10th August 1884. (address 14 Coniston Street).]
Frances Mary Swinnerton (1884 - 1952),[baptised on 6th April 1884 at St Saviour, Everton, married to George Vaughan (1878 - 1921), Fruiterer, on 13th November 1908 at St Anne, Stanley. Their children: Sydney Elwyn (1910 - 1976), Kathleen (1913 - ), Irene (1915 - ).
Frances married again to Thomas Hallam (1867 - 1930) on 19th April 1923 and then to William Garner in 4th Qtr 1949 She possibly died in 1952 at Penuel Road, Liverpool.]
Gertrude Swinnerton (1885 - 1885),[baptised on 4th May 1885 at St Peter, Liverpool, died on 27th August 1885, buried at Liverpool Necropolis 3rd August 1885. (address 14 Coniston Street) ).]
Beatrice Constance Swinnerton (1886 - 1931),[born on 2nd April 1886, baptised on 16th May 1886 at St Saviour, Everton. Married on 6th August 1911 to Francis William Dobson (1880-1915) who died in action Gallipoli 11th August 1915.
Their son: John Francis (1912 - ). Beatrice remarried to Herbert Christopher Faulkner (1886-1957) on 20th August 1917 at the parish church, Fairfield. Buried on 1st July 1931 at Allerton Cemetery.).]
Elizabeth Lillie Briscoe Swinnerton (1890 - 1891),[born on 26th July 1890; baptised on 17th September 1890 at St John the Evangelist, Liverpool, buried on 24th January 1901 at West Derby Cemetery.]
Thomas Edward Swinnerton (1892 - 1953),[born on 30th April 1892; baptised on 22nd June 1892 at St Saviour, Liverpool, married to Edith Fanny Morris (1891-1965) on 27th March 1917 at Stanley Congregational Church.
Their children: Gordon Thomas (1919 - 1992), Donald George (1921 - 1995). Thomas Edward was buried on 31st December 1953 at Anfield Cemetery.]
Generation 7.
Nelson Family Tree Diagram.Children of Harriet Louisa Swinnerton and James Nelson:
Stanley Swinnerton Nelson (1900 to 1992), husband of Margaret Alice Evans (1902 to 1985).
George Nelson (1901 to 1970)
George Nelson (1901 to 1970)
[Born on 28th April 1901, married on 30th May 1928 to Doris Weston, died on 28th March 1970. ]
William James Nelson (1902 - ),[Born on 29th July 1902, married to Alice Kimberley Barron on 6th March 1927 at St Paul Stanley.]
Edith Constance Nelson (1904 to 1944)[Born on 13th May 1904, married to William (Billie)Friend (1902-1972) in 1924. Died 5th February 1944 and buried on 10th February, from 167 Gentwood Road, Huyton.]
Francis (Frank) Nelson (1907 - ),[Born on 21st June 1907, married to Winifred Hughes in 1931.]
Beatrice Nelson (1909 - ),[Born on 23rd May 1909. Married to John Stanley Rankin (1905 - ) on 17th December 1927. Living in Watford 1939]
Lilian Norah Nelson (1912 to 1995?),[Born on 27th February 1912, married to Edward Jones in 1938; later divorced and remarried to Thomas H Quirk. We believe that Lilian later reverted to her maiden name and died in 4th Quarter of 1995 in Luton.]
Thomas Francis Nelson (1915 to 2003),[Born on 26th February 1915, baptised 21st April 1915 at St Anne, Stanley. Married in 1936 to Margaret Isabel Galliford (1912-1981), then divorced and remarried to Margaret M. Turner in 1954. Died 2003, Redcar]
Lillie Swinnerton Nelson (1916 to 2008),[Born on 18th September 1916, baptised 13th December 1916 at St Anne Stanley. Married to Thomas Eric Ashton in 1936. Died 6th July 2008, St Helens (late of 30 Crawshaw Court, Huyton).]
Adelaide Nelson (1919 - ),[Born on 7th April 1918, baptised on 12th May 1918 at St Anne, Stanley. Married to Walter S. Kemp in 1945. Daughter Kathleen R Kemp born 1946, Hyde.]
John Stackhouse Albert Nelson (1919 to 1920),[Born on 16th June 1919, buried on 21st July 1920 at St Anne, Stanley.]
Further details of Chris's direct Swinnerton ancestors.
The following sections contain details transcribed from documents such as census, birth, marriage and death certificates, parish records, newspapers, etc.
Unless otherwise stated, we have transcribed directly from the original document or from a scanned or photographic image of the original document.
Unless otherwise stated, we have transcribed directly from the original document or from a scanned or photographic image of the original document.
Morris Swinnerton.
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
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Morris's Marriage:
Maesbury Hall, Shropshire at nls maps. 
Google map showing Maesbury Hall, Shropshire.
From the parish register of St Oswald's, Oswestry:
Morris Swinnerton and Margaret Price, both servants with Ed. Jones at Moasbury Hall (sic), were married on 28th July 1748.
(A small note following this entry in the register says "Late of Fford in West Felton parish"
Morris Swinnerton and Margaret Price, both servants with Ed. Jones at Moasbury Hall (sic), were married on 28th July 1748.
(A small note following this entry in the register says "Late of Fford in West Felton parish"
Baptisms of Morris and Margaret's children:
Selattyn, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing Selattyn, Shropshire.
1st June 1749, Selattyn, "Bap Catherine, Dar of Morris Swinheard and Mar_get wife baptd"
1st March 1752, Selattyn, "Baptis'd, Elizabeth daughter of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
7th July 1753, Selattyn, "Baptiz'd, John son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
16th May 1756, "Baptiz'd, Edward son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
24th November 1759, "Bapt'd, Margaret Dr of Morris Swinerton by Margaret his wife"
29th May 1763, "Bap, Mary Dr of Morris Swinerton by Margaret his wife"
1st March 1752, Selattyn, "Baptis'd, Elizabeth daughter of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
7th July 1753, Selattyn, "Baptiz'd, John son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
16th May 1756, "Baptiz'd, Edward son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
24th November 1759, "Bapt'd, Margaret Dr of Morris Swinerton by Margaret his wife"
29th May 1763, "Bap, Mary Dr of Morris Swinerton by Margaret his wife"
Burial of Morris's wife, Margaret:
From the register of Selattyn, 4th December 1780:
"Margeret Swinnerton, St Martin Psh Decbr 14th"
"Margeret Swinnerton, St Martin Psh Decbr 14th"
Morris's Death:
From the register of Selattyn, 19th September 1781:
"Morris Swinnerton, whose body underwent an inquisition at the Eagles was buried Sepbr the 19th"
"Morris Swinnerton, whose body underwent an inquisition at the Eagles was buried Sepbr the 19th"
John Swinnerton (1753 to 1833).
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
In detail:
John's Birth:
John was the son of Morris Swinnerton and Margaret Price and was baptised at Selattyn, Shropshire on 7th July 1753.
"Baptiz'd, John son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
John's siblings were: Katherine (1749), Elizabeth, (1752), Edward (1756), Margaret (1759) and Mary (1763).
"Baptiz'd, John son of Morris Swinarton by Margaret his wife"
John's siblings were: Katherine (1749), Elizabeth, (1752), Edward (1756), Margaret (1759) and Mary (1763).
John's Marriage:
Whittington, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing Whittington, Shropshire, Shropshire.
Banns of marriage between John Swinnerton of the parish of Condover and Sarah Edmund of the parish of Whittington, Shropshire, were held at Whittington on three successive Sundays:
The couple were married at Whittington on 7th January 1782, in the presence of Thomas Edmunds and John Williams.
[Sarah Edmunds had been baptised on 11th October 1761 at West Felton. She was the daughter of Thomas Edmunds (Edmons in the record)]
December 9th 1781,
December 16th 1781,
December 23rd 1781.
The couple were married at Whittington on 7th January 1782, in the presence of Thomas Edmunds and John Williams.
[Sarah Edmunds had been baptised on 11th October 1761 at West Felton. She was the daughter of Thomas Edmunds (Edmons in the record)]
Baptisms of John and Sarah's children:
General position of Ebnal.
Google map showing the general position of Ebnal. Ebnal
Hindford.
Google map showing Hindford. Hindford
Whittington, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing Whittington, Shropshire, Shropshire. Whittington
14th September 1783, Whittington, "Sarah, D of John Swinnerton, labr, and Sarah his wife of Ebnal"
4th September 1785, Whittington, "Margaret, D of John Swinerton, lab, and Sarah his wife of Hindford"
26th December 1790, Whittington, "John, S of John and Sarah Swinerton of Hindford"
Widowed:
John's wife, Sarah, of Hindford, aged 61, was buried at Whittington on April 16th 1822.
John's Death:
John Swinnerton, labourer, of Hindford, aged 79, was buried at Whittington on 18th January 1833.
John Swinnerton (1790 to 1871).
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
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John's Baptism:
1790, Whittington, Shropshire.
Whittington, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing Whittington, Shropshire, Shropshire.
"John, S of John and Sarah Swinerton of Hindford" was baptised on 26th December 1790.
John's First Marriage:
1818, Parish of Oswestry, Shropshire.
John Swinnerton and Mary Briscoe were married by banns on 21st May 1818, in the presence of Thomas Briscoe and Hannah Smart?
(I believe that Mary Briscoe was baptised on 14th April 1793 at Wem, Shropshire, daughter of Thomas Briscoe and Jane (née Lee))
(I believe that Mary Briscoe was baptised on 14th April 1793 at Wem, Shropshire, daughter of Thomas Briscoe and Jane (née Lee))
Widowed:
Maesbury.
Google map showing Maesbury.
John's first wife, Mary, was buried, age 38, on 25th October 1831 in the parish of West Felton.
Her address was given as Maesbury, Parish of Oswestry.
Her address was given as Maesbury, Parish of Oswestry.
John's Second Marriage:
1833, Parish of Oswestry, Shropshire
John Swinnerton, widower, and Mary Humphreys, widow, were married on 30th December 1833, in the presence of Samuel and Elizabeth Briscoe.
Mary Humphreys, née Langford, was widow of William Humphreys, whom she had married in 1823 and who had died in 1832.
Their daughter, Mary Ann Humphreys (1823) married John Williams (1822) a railway repairer from Ellesmere.
1841 Census:
New Marton, Townshp of Criftins, Shropshire.
New Marton Lock, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing New Marton Lock, Shropshire.
John Swinnerton, age 50, Lock Keeper, born Shropshire.
Mary Swinnerton, age 45, born Shropshire.
Mary Humphreys, age 15.
John Barlow, age 12, agricultural labourer.
Mary Swinnerton, age 45, born Shropshire.
Mary Humphreys, age 15.
John Barlow, age 12, agricultural labourer.
Mary Humphreys was John's step-daughter.
1851 Census:
New Marton Shropshire.
New Marton Lock, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing New Marton Lock, Shropshire.
John Swinnerton. age 60, Canal Lock Keeper, born Salop, Whittington
Mary Swinnerton, age 60, born Salop, Ellesmere.
John Williams, John Swinnerton's son-in-law, age 29, railway repairer, born Ellesmere.
Mary Ann Williams, age 28, born Salop, Knockin.
William Williams, age 13 months, born Salop, Ellesmere.
Mary Swinnerton, age 60, born Salop, Ellesmere.
John Williams, John Swinnerton's son-in-law, age 29, railway repairer, born Ellesmere.
Mary Ann Williams, age 28, born Salop, Knockin.
William Williams, age 13 months, born Salop, Ellesmere.
Widowed for the second time:
1853.
GRO Reference: 1853. SWINNERTON, MARY, age 60, June Quarter, in ELLESMERE. Volume 06A Page 503.
Mary Swinnerton was buried on 22nd April 1853,in the parish of West Felton. Her age on the parish register was 63, and her address was New Marton, Ellesmere.
Mary Swinnerton was buried on 22nd April 1853,in the parish of West Felton. Her age on the parish register was 63, and her address was New Marton, Ellesmere.
1861 Census:
Lock House, New Marton, Shropshire.
New Marton Lock, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing New Marton Lock, Shropshire.
John Swinnerton, age 70, Canal Lock Tender, born Shropshire, Whittington.
Mary Jones, age 25, Domestic Servant, born Shropshire, Whittington.
Mary Jones, age 25, Domestic Servant, born Shropshire, Whittington.
John's Death:
John Swinnerton died on 26th January 1871.
GRO Reference: 1871. SWINNERTON, JOHN. age 80, March Quarter, in ELLESMERE, Volume 06A Page 560.
This notice appeared in the Wrexham Advertiser on Satuday 11th February 1871:
GRO Reference: 1871. SWINNERTON, JOHN. age 80, March Quarter, in ELLESMERE, Volume 06A Page 560.
This notice appeared in the Wrexham Advertiser on Satuday 11th February 1871:
On the 26th ult. aged 80 years, John Swinnerton, of New Marton Locks near Ellesmere.
For 50 years a faithful servant of the Ellesmere and Chester Canal Company.
For 50 years a faithful servant of the Ellesmere and Chester Canal Company.
Joseph Swinnerton (1821 to 1871).
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
In detail:
Joseph's Baptism We believe this to be Joseph's baptism, in 1821:
Cupids Ramble, West Felton at nls maps.
Google map showing Cupids Ramble, West Felton.
Joseph, son of John and Mary Swinerton, was baptised in West Felton, Shropshire on 6th September 1821.
The register has a note that he was "received in church" on 13th October 1822.
Joseph's father, John, was a labourer, living in "Rambles".
[There is a cottage called Cupid's Ramble about a mile north-west of West Felton, close to the canal. This was certainly there in the 1870s but we're not sure how much older than that. Perhaps "Rambles" refers to this cottage or to this small area near to the canal and Aston Locks?]
The register has a note that he was "received in church" on 13th October 1822.
Joseph's father, John, was a labourer, living in "Rambles".
[There is a cottage called Cupid's Ramble about a mile north-west of West Felton, close to the canal. This was certainly there in the 1870s but we're not sure how much older than that. Perhaps "Rambles" refers to this cottage or to this small area near to the canal and Aston Locks?]
1841 Census:
This is probably Joseph, aged between 15 and 20, in 1841.
Rhoswiel, in the Township of Ifton Rhyn, (north of Oswestry, Shropshire).
Rhoswiel, Shropshire at nls maps.
Google map showing Rhoswiel, Shropshire.
William Williams, age 45, Canal Boatman, born Shropshire.
Ann Williams, age 40, not born Shropshire.
Thomas Evans, age 20, Ag Lab, not born Shropshire.
John Williams, age 15, born Shropshire.
Joseph Swinnert (sic), age 15, Blacksmith, born Shropshire.
Samuel Swinnert, (sic), age 15, coal mine engineer, not born Shropshire.
Eleanor Roberts, age 11, not born Shropshire.
Ann Williams, age 40, not born Shropshire.
Thomas Evans, age 20, Ag Lab, not born Shropshire.
John Williams, age 15, born Shropshire.
Joseph Swinnert (sic), age 15, Blacksmith, born Shropshire.
Samuel Swinnert, (sic), age 15, coal mine engineer, not born Shropshire.
Eleanor Roberts, age 11, not born Shropshire.
Joseph's Marriage:
Copperas Hill and Blake Street, Liverpool at nls maps.
Google map showing Copperas Hill and Blake Street, Liverpool.
Joseph Swinnerton and Ann Jones, both of full age, were married, after banns, at St Philip's Church, Liverpool, on December 21st 1845.
Joseph, a batchelor, was a blacksmith, living in Copperas Hill.
Ann, a spinster, was living in Blake Street.
Joseph's father was John Swinnerton, Book Keeper*.
Ann's father was Thomas Jones, deceased.
Witnesses were ?? Maddock (possibly Thomas?) and Samuel Rowe?
Joseph, a batchelor, was a blacksmith, living in Copperas Hill.
Ann, a spinster, was living in Blake Street.
Joseph's father was John Swinnerton, Book Keeper*.
Ann's father was Thomas Jones, deceased.
Witnesses were ?? Maddock (possibly Thomas?) and Samuel Rowe?
[*Although Joseph's father is clearly written as Book Keeper on the parish record of the marriage, we are very certain that this is a mistake and should read Lock Keeper.
Everything else about Joseph ties in with him being the son of John Swinnerton, Lock Keeper at New Marton, Shropshire. Perhaps the vicar or curate misheard, or filled in the register from notes taken earlier, so this might be a transcription error. ]
Everything else about Joseph ties in with him being the son of John Swinnerton, Lock Keeper at New Marton, Shropshire. Perhaps the vicar or curate misheard, or filled in the register from notes taken earlier, so this might be a transcription error. ]
1851 Census:
Bootle Village.
Position of Bootle Village in 1851 at nls maps.
Google map showing the position of Bootle Village in 1851.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 30, Engineer, born Shropshire.
Ann Swinnerton, age 31, born North Wales.
John Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Bootle.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 5 months, born Lancashire, Bootle.
also
James Derny, lodger, age 30, foreman, born Scotland.
Ellen Owens, servant, age 16, house servant, born North Wales.
Ann Swinnerton, age 31, born North Wales.
John Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Bootle.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 5 months, born Lancashire, Bootle.
also
James Derny, lodger, age 30, foreman, born Scotland.
Ellen Owens, servant, age 16, house servant, born North Wales.
1861 Census:
151 St Domingo Road, Everton.
Position of St Domingo Road, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing St Domingo Road, Everton.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 38, Publican, born Shropshire.
Ann Swinnerton, age 39, born Denbighshire.
John Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 8, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
George Swinnerton, age 7, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
Wiliam Price, boarder, son?, age 26, joiner, born Montgomeryshire.
Elizabeth Lindford, servant, age 21, House Servant, born Lancashire.
Ann Swinnerton, age 39, born Denbighshire.
John Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 8, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
George Swinnerton, age 7, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
Wiliam Price, boarder, son?, age 26, joiner, born Montgomeryshire.
Elizabeth Lindford, servant, age 21, House Servant, born Lancashire.
1869:
By 1869, Joseph was a foreman working for the corporation water department. This article from the Liverpool Mercury in July 1869:
Occupation of a Public House by a Corporate Employee
Mr Beloe having moved the confirmation of the proceedings of the water committee:
Mr P H Rathbone asked whether it was true that the foreman of the Green Lane Works was interested in a public house near these works.
If it was the case, he thought some blame rested with the council that there was no regulation prohibiting those employed under the corporation holding public houses, for he thought it would be evident to all that it was most undesirable that persons in their employ should be interested in public houses, either directly or indirectly. (Hear, hear.)
Mr Belor said that, Mr Rathbone, having given him notice of the question, he was enabled to reply to it at once in the fullest possible manner. Many months since, Mr Holt , the deputy–chairman of the committee brought under his notice certain charges made against a certain person named Swinnerton, but who was not exactly foreman of the Green Lane works, but the general outdoor foreman, overlooking any works which might be going on in different parts of the town. These charges were handed to the engineer to report on, and he (Mr Beloe) was happy to say that one and all fell to the ground and proved to be false, with one exception, and that was that he kept a public house. Mr Holt and the engineer mentioned this to Swinnerton, and he said that he was not aware that it was against the law, and that he would take the earliest possible steps to get rid of the house. He (and Mr Beloe) hoped that after the remarks had been made those steps would be taken without further delay. He was not aware that they could compel the man absolutely to sell the house at a sacrifice, but at all events, everything had been done on the subject that possibly could be done, and, the attention of the committee having been drawn to the point, they would see that the house was disposed of.
Mr Rathbone asked whether he was in order in giving notice of his intention to call the attention of the council to the question with a view to the adoption of some rule prohibiting the holding of public houses by corporate employees. The Mayor – You must give notice in writing in the ordinary way.
The proceedings were then confirmed.
1871 Census:
John Street, Everton.
Position of John Street, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing John Street, Everton.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 49, Inspector of Engine Works, born Shropshire, West Felton.
Ann Swinnerton, age 51, born Denbighshire.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 18, Surveyor, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 17, Engine fitter, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
William Williams, age 21, Joiner, born Shropshire, Ellesmere.
Alice Gaskill, age 21, Domestic Servant, born Liverpool.
Ann Swinnerton, age 51, born Denbighshire.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 18, Surveyor, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 17, Engine fitter, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
William Williams, age 21, Joiner, born Shropshire, Ellesmere.
Alice Gaskill, age 21, Domestic Servant, born Liverpool.
Joseph's Death:
Joseph Swinnerton died at 1 John Street, aged 50, in September 1871 and was buried in Anfield Cemetery on 23th September 1871.
GRO Reference: 1871. SWINNERTON, JOSEPH. age 50, September Quarter, in WEST DERBY AND TOXTETH PARK. Volume 08B Page 362.
GRO Reference: 1871. SWINNERTON, JOSEPH. age 50, September Quarter, in WEST DERBY AND TOXTETH PARK. Volume 08B Page 362.
Position of Torr Street, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing Torr Street, Everton. Ann's Death:
Joseph's widow, Ann, died in February 1875, aged 53, and was buried in the same grave at Anfield on 18th February 1875. She was living at 6 Torr Street, Everton.
GRO Reference: 1875. SWINNERTON, ANN. age 53 March Quarter, in WEST DERBY AND TOXTETH PARK. Volume 08B Page 363.
GRO Reference: 1875. SWINNERTON, ANN. age 53 March Quarter, in WEST DERBY AND TOXTETH PARK. Volume 08B Page 363.
George Swinnerton (1853 to 1928).
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
In detail:
George's Birth: (from certificate).
Position of Bootle Village in 1851 at nls maps.
Google map showing the position of Bootle Village in 1851.
George Swinnerton was born on 11th November 1853 at The Village, Bootle cum Linacre.
His father was Joseph Swinnerton, Engineer, and his Mother was Ann Swinnerton, formerly Jones..
The birth was registered on 22nd December 1853.
His father was Joseph Swinnerton, Engineer, and his Mother was Ann Swinnerton, formerly Jones..
The birth was registered on 22nd December 1853.
George's Baptism:
George Swinnerton was baptised on 25th December 1853 in Kirkdale.
From https://familysearch.org, mis-transcribed as Snoiennerton.
1861 Census:
151 St Domingo Road, Everton.
Position of St Domingo Road, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing St Domingo Road, Everton.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 38, Publican, born Shropshire.
Ann Swinnerton, age 39, born Denbighshire.
John Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 8, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
George Swinnerton, age 7, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
Wiliam Price, boarder, son?, age 26, joiner, born Montgomeryshire.
Elizabeth Lindford, servant, age 21, House Servant, born Lancashire.
Ann Swinnerton, age 39, born Denbighshire.
John Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 8, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
George Swinnerton, age 7, born Lancashire, Bootle Village.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 5, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
Wiliam Price, boarder, son?, age 26, joiner, born Montgomeryshire.
Elizabeth Lindford, servant, age 21, House Servant, born Lancashire.
1871 Census:
John Street, Everton.
Position of John Street, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing John Street, Everton.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 49, Inspector of Engine Works, born Shropshire, West Felton.
Ann Swinnerton, age 51, born Denbighshire.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 18, Surveyor, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 17, Engine fitter, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
William Williams, age 21, Joiner, born Shropshire, Ellesmere.
Alice Gaskill, age 21, Domestic Servant, born Liverpool.
Ann Swinnerton, age 51, born Denbighshire.
Thomas Swinnerton, age 18, Surveyor, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 17, Engine fitter, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
Joseph Swinnerton, age 15, born Lancashire, Liverpool.
also:
William Williams, age 21, Joiner, born Shropshire, Ellesmere.
Alice Gaskill, age 21, Domestic Servant, born Liverpool.
Marriage
20th April 1876.
Lime Street, Liverpool at nls maps.
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Brownlow Hill, Liverpool at nls maps.
Google map showing Brownlow Hill, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton married Harriet Louisa Wheate at St Silas' Church, Liverpool, by licence.
George, a bachelor, of full age, is described as an engineer, living in Lime Street.
Harriet, a spinster, of full age, was resident in Brownlow Hill.
George's father was Joseph Swinnerton, Engineer.
Harriet's father was Edwin Wheate, Watch Maker.
Witnesses were John Walter Horton (or Norton) and Mary Wheate.
George, a bachelor, of full age, is described as an engineer, living in Lime Street.
Harriet, a spinster, of full age, was resident in Brownlow Hill.
George's father was Joseph Swinnerton, Engineer.
Harriet's father was Edwin Wheate, Watch Maker.
Witnesses were John Walter Horton (or Norton) and Mary Wheate.
1881 Census:
29 Sykes Street, Everton.
Position of Sykes Street, Everton at nls maps.
Google map showing Sykes Street, Everton.
George Swinnerton, age 27, Engine Fitter at waterworks, born Bootle, Lancashire.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 24, born Liverpool, West Derby.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 3, born Liverpool.
William Swinnerton, age 1, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10 months, born Liverpool.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 24, born Liverpool, West Derby.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 3, born Liverpool.
William Swinnerton, age 1, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10 months, born Liverpool.
1882 - 1889:
George appears on the electoral rolls at 14 Coniston Road.
1891 Census:
Waterworks Cottage. (One of two between Nos 28 and 30 Green Lane, West Derby, (Old Swan).
Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool at nls maps
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George Swinnerton, age 37, Engine Fitter, born Bootle, Lancs.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 34, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 13, born Liverpool.
William E. Swinnerton, age 11, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10, born Liverpool.
Frances M. Swinnerton, age 7, born Liverpool.
Beatrice C. Swinnerton, age 5, born Liverpool.
Elizabeth L B. Swinnerton, age 8 months, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 34, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 13, born Liverpool.
William E. Swinnerton, age 11, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10, born Liverpool.
Frances M. Swinnerton, age 7, born Liverpool.
Beatrice C. Swinnerton, age 5, born Liverpool.
Elizabeth L B. Swinnerton, age 8 months, born Liverpool.
1901 Census:
Cottage attached to Waterworks, (follows No 66 Green Lane.) (Re-numbered since 1891.)
Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool at nls maps
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George Swinnerton age 47, Engine Fitter, born Bootle, Lancs
Harriet Swinnerton age 44, born Liverpool
Francis M. Swinnerton age 17, born Liverpool
Beatrice C. Swinnerton age 14, born Liverpool
Thomas E. Swinnerton age 8, born Liverpool
Harriet Swinnerton age 44, born Liverpool
Francis M. Swinnerton age 17, born Liverpool
Beatrice C. Swinnerton age 14, born Liverpool
Thomas E. Swinnerton age 8, born Liverpool
1911 Census:
Water Works, Green Lane, Liverpool.
Looking after their grandson, Stanley.
Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool at nls maps
Google map showing Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 57, Engine Fitter for the Corporation, born Liverpool.
H.L. Swinnerton, age 54, born Liverpool.
T.E. Swinnerton, (son), age 19, Apprentice Fitter (Engineer), born Liverpool.
Stanley Nelson, (grandson,) age 10, born Liverpool.
H.L. Swinnerton, age 54, born Liverpool.
Harriet and George, married for 34 years, having had 11 children born alive; 6 still alive.
G.B. Swinnerton, (daughter), age 25, Dressmaker (own account), born Liverpool.T.E. Swinnerton, (son), age 19, Apprentice Fitter (Engineer), born Liverpool.
Stanley Nelson, (grandson,) age 10, born Liverpool.
Widowed:
George's wife, Harriet died on January 2nd 1918 and she was buried at Anfield Cemetery on 7th January.
This notice from Liverpool Echo 4th January 1918:
"At the waterworks Old Swan, Harriet L. Swinnerton,our dearly beloved mother.
Sleep on beloved, take thy rest,
Lay down your head upon thy savours breast;
We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best;
Good night, good night, good night.
Bert and Connie, Parton Street, Fairfield.Lay down your head upon thy savours breast;
We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best;
Good night, good night, good night.
['Connie' was Beatrice Constance Faulkner, Harriet's daughter. 'Bert' was her second husband, Herbert Christopher Faulkner. ]
1921 Census:
No 1 Cottage. Water Works, Green Lane, Liverpool.
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George Swinnerton, widower, age 67, Engineer Foreman Water Works Pumping Station, born Liverpool.
Thomas Edward Swinnerton, son, age 29, Engine Fitter, born Liverpool.
Edith Fanny Swinnerton. daughter in law, age 29, born Liverpool
Gordon Thomas Swinnerton, grandson, age 2, born Liverpool
Thomas Edward Swinnerton, son, age 29, Engine Fitter, born Liverpool.
Edith Fanny Swinnerton. daughter in law, age 29, born Liverpool
Gordon Thomas Swinnerton, grandson, age 2, born Liverpool
George's Death:
George Swinnerton died, aged 74, in January 1928.
He was buried on 12th January at Anfield Cemetery.
He was buried on 12th January at Anfield Cemetery.
Harriet Louisa Swinnerton (1878 to 1942).
Swinnerton Family Tree Diagram.In Brief:
In detail:
Birth:
17th March 1878.
Position of Parron Street, West Derby at nls maps.
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Harriet Louisa Swinnerton was born at 15 Parron Street, West Derby.
Her father was George Swinnerton, engineer; her mother was Harriet Swinnerton, formerly Wheate.
The birth was registered on 27th April 1878.
Her father was George Swinnerton, engineer; her mother was Harriet Swinnerton, formerly Wheate.
The birth was registered on 27th April 1878.
Baptism:
St Peter, Liverpool.
3rd July 1878.
Harriet Louisa, daughter of George and Harriet Louisa Swinnerton of Edgehill. Father's occupation: Engineer.
Born on 17th March 1878.
Born on 17th March 1878.
1881 Census:
29 Sykes Street, Everton.
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George Swinnerton, age 27, Engine Fitter at waterworks, born Bootle, Lancashire.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 24, born Liverpool, West Derby.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 3, born Liverpool.
William Swinnerton, age 1, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10 months, born Liverpool.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 24, born Liverpool, West Derby.
Harriet Swinnerton, age 3, born Liverpool.
William Swinnerton, age 1, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10 months, born Liverpool.
1891 Census:
Waterworks Cottage. (One of two between Nos 28 and 30 Green Lane, West Derby (Old Swan).
Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool at nls maps
Google map showing Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool.
George Swinnerton, age 37, Engine Fitter, born Bootle, Lancs.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 34, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 13, born Liverpool.
William E. Swinnerton, age 11, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10, born Liverpool.
Frances M. Swinnerton, age 7, born Liverpool.
Beatrice C. Swinnerton, age 5, born Liverpool.
Elizabeth L. B. Swinnerton, age 8 months, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 34, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Swinnerton, age 13, born Liverpool.
William E. Swinnerton, age 11, born Liverpool.
Edith A. Swinnerton, age 10, born Liverpool.
Frances M. Swinnerton, age 7, born Liverpool.
Beatrice C. Swinnerton, age 5, born Liverpool.
Elizabeth L. B. Swinnerton, age 8 months, born Liverpool.
Marriage:
6th November 1900.
Waterworks Cottages, Green Lane, Liverpool at nls maps
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Sandstone Road, West Derby at nls maps
Google map showing 28 Sandstone Road, West Derby.
Harriet Louisa Swinnerton married James Nelson at the Register Office, Liverpool, by licence.
Harriet, a spinster, age 22 years, was living at the Waterworks, Green Lane, Tuebrook.
James, a bachelor, age 23 years, a butcher, was living in Sandstone Road, West Derby.
Harriet's father was George Swinnerton, water engineer.
James's father was James Nelson, (deceased), Dairyman.
Witnesses were W. R. Burns and A.E. Clubbe.
Harriet, a spinster, age 22 years, was living at the Waterworks, Green Lane, Tuebrook.
James, a bachelor, age 23 years, a butcher, was living in Sandstone Road, West Derby.
Harriet's father was George Swinnerton, water engineer.
James's father was James Nelson, (deceased), Dairyman.
Witnesses were W. R. Burns and A.E. Clubbe.
1901 Census:
29 Meliden Road, West Derby, (off Edge Lane).
29 Meliden Road, (off Edge lane) Fairfield, Liverpool at nls maps
Google map showing Meliden Road, Liverpool
James Nelson, age 24, Butcher, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Nelson, age 23, born Liverpool.
Stanley S. Nelson, age 11 months, born Liverpool.
Harriet L. Nelson, age 23, born Liverpool.
Stanley S. Nelson, age 11 months, born Liverpool.
1921 Census:
36, Highfield Road, Stoneycroft, Liverpool.
James Nelson, age 44, Butcher, Liverpool Abbatoir, Trowbridge Street, born Liverpool.
Harriett Louisa Nelson, wife, age 43, born Liverpool
George Thomas Nelson, son, age 20, Railwayman, L.N.W.Rlwy, Alexandra Dock Station, born Liverpool
William James Nelson, son, age 18, Railwayman, L.N.W.Rlwy, Edge Hill Loco Shed, born Liverpool.
Francis Nelson, son, age 13, born Liverpool.
Beatrice Nelson, daughter, age 12, born Liverpool.
Noah sic (Norah) Nelson, daughter, age 9, born Liverpool
Thomas Nelson, son, age 6, born Liverpool
Lily Nelson, daughter, age 4, born Liverpool
Adelaide Nelson, daughter, age 3, born Liverpool
Harriett Louisa Nelson, wife, age 43, born Liverpool
George Thomas Nelson, son, age 20, Railwayman, L.N.W.Rlwy, Alexandra Dock Station, born Liverpool
William James Nelson, son, age 18, Railwayman, L.N.W.Rlwy, Edge Hill Loco Shed, born Liverpool.
Francis Nelson, son, age 13, born Liverpool.
Beatrice Nelson, daughter, age 12, born Liverpool.
Noah sic (Norah) Nelson, daughter, age 9, born Liverpool
Thomas Nelson, son, age 6, born Liverpool
Lily Nelson, daughter, age 4, born Liverpool
Adelaide Nelson, daughter, age 3, born Liverpool
Harriet's death:
12 Merton Close, Roby.
Merton Close, Roby at nls maps
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From the death certificate:
From the Liverpool Echo 28th and 29th May 1942:
Harriet Louisa Nelson, wife of James Nelson, slaughterman, of 12 Merton Close, Roby, died aged 65 years on the 26th May 1942.
From the Liverpool Echo 28th and 29th May 1942:
NELSON - May 26th HARRIET L. the dearly loved wife of James and beloved mother of Ada - 12 Merton Close, Roby.
NELSON - May 26th at 12 Merton Close Roby HARRIET L. NELSON beloved mother of Norah, May, Beattie and sons-in-law Ted and Will. Funeral arrangements later.
NELSON - May 26th, HARRIET L. NELSON loving mother of George, Bill, Tom and Lill. (Good night Grandma from all her Granchildren.) Funeral at St Anne's Stanley tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am (late Highfield Rd).
NELSON - May 26th at 12 Merton Close Roby HARRIET L. NELSON beloved mother of Norah, May, Beattie and sons-in-law Ted and Will. Funeral arrangements later.
NELSON - May 26th, HARRIET L. NELSON loving mother of George, Bill, Tom and Lill. (Good night Grandma from all her Granchildren.) Funeral at St Anne's Stanley tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am (late Highfield Rd).
