Edith Gaskell born 1880 in Wigan

[RussG]

Hi All,

I was hoping someone could look up for me (possibly on the 1881 and 1891 census) the father, mother and siblings of my great grandmother, Edith Gaskell born 1880 in Wigan.

All I know so far is that she had a sister called Elizabeth born circa 1884.

I would particularly be interested in her fathers occupation.

Many thanks in advance.

Russ

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Is this Her??



1881 Wigan Lancashire

Edward Gaskell age 38 Coal Miner
Ann wife age 37
Joseph son age 16
Harriet dau age 12
Ellen dau age 6

Next Page

Hannah dau age 9
Ann dau age 3

Edith Gaskell age 7 months Aspull Lanc
James Gaskell boarder age 37 coal miner
Edward Jas Burras boarder
Alice Fletcher servant


Pam

[RussG]

Thanks Pam,

Possibly if the 1891 shows an Elizabeth that would confirm it.

Cheers,

Russ

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With sister Hannah

1891 Rg12/3050  folio 126  page 22 Wigan Lancashire

2 Birkett Bank Terr

John Parr age 23 Coal Miner Wigan Lanc
Hannah wife age 19 Shevington Lanc
Edith Gaskell age 11 Niece  Aspull Lancashire


Pam

[RussG]

thanks again Pam

the plot thickens.....

if Edith is listed as being niece of the head of the household (John Parr) then his wife Hannah cannot be her sister. John Parr must then be the brother of Ann (Edith's mother). I know the ages of Hannah and Edith add up, but Edith would have been listed as 'sister in law' on the 1891 census.

if this is Edith then her parents either have farmed her out or they have died in the 1880s. Also where is Elizabeth??

I think that this is my Edith but the Hannah is not her sister, it is her uncle's wife.

Russ

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1891 Rg12/3049 folio 10 page 14 Wigan Lancashire

7 Hiltons Yard

Edward Gaskell age 47 Coal Miner Sherrington Lanc
Ann wife age 45 Sherrington
Ellen dau age 16 Cotton Weaver
Elizabeth A dau age 7 Wigan
Richard Watmough?? lodger age 47 Cart driver Bolton
Mary wife Lodger age 39 Cotton Spinner Ireland
John Hart lodger widow age 42 Plumber Wales


Pam

[RussG]

that all makes sense now,

thanks very much Pam, appreciate it

Russ