John Rothwell

[heywood]

Yes, I agree. I wonder re the Rothwell/Thomas marriage but there would be a big gap between marriage and child James.

[lancsann]

the James Nicholson Rothwell's parents appear to be Henry & Margaret - cf 1881 census

[heywood]

Rothwell/Thomas - not checked for parents

William Rothwell b 1849 d 1850 Bury
George Rothwell b 1853 d 1853 Salford
Mary Harris Rothwell b 1854 d 1854 Salford
Elizabeth  Ann 1855 possible death 1856
James b 1858 Ashton under a Lyne

Eccles would be Salford.

[hol]

3rd September 1848 George Thomas Rothwell
Father a John  mother Elizabeth
Park Lane Pilkington
St Mary the virgin Prestwich.
Lee

[Shogmoor]

According to the 1851 census it states that Johns wife - Elizabeth - was born in Holt, Denbeighshire. I think the spelling on the 1851 for Denbeighshire is wrong as they have it as Derbishire. On the 1881 census it shows that their son James was living in Holt.But not with relatives. Could it be that he went there to find his relatives.I can not think why else he would go there, unless to find his mothers side of the family.  I can not find a marriage there of a John Rothwell to an Elizabeth.

[Shogmoor]

Working on the fact that 1851 and 1861 census says she came from Holt. I have done a comprehensive search of all women named Elizabeth born in Holt, Denbeighshire between 1820 and 1830. Came up with Elizabeth Thomas, born 22 May 1825 in Holt. I think that this must be her. But need to check to make sure.

[heywood]

Unfortunately, the marriage certificate gives no father’s details to check.

[Shogmoor]

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your help. I am now able to move on with my family tree.