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| | AINSWORTH | George | Blacksmiths & Farmer | 1819: George Ainsworth, blacksmith & famer 104 acres. Born about 1819, Blackburn, Lancashire. The 1851 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at living at 34 Brick Place, Catterall, Lancs; with wife Genny 35yrs (born Brindle,Lancashire). Children: Thomas 12yrs; William 10yrs; Betty 8yrs; Grace 5yrs; Margaret 1yr infant. Visitor: Isabella Cotton 32yrs, unmarried(farmers daughter). In 1861 George 42yrs; Jane (?Genny) 46yrs, living at 122 Bowveric Street, Preston. Children: Betty 19yrs; Grace 15yrs; Margaret 12yrs; Ann 10yrs; George 3yrs. In 1871: George 52yrs; Jane 54yrs; living Can Bridge, Walton le Dale. Children: Margaret21yrs; Ann 19yrs; G13yrs. The 1881 census lists George as 61yrs; Jane 58yrs. Hippinges,Dewhurst, Wilpshire, Blackburn. Also listed: nephew Eli Ainsworth 33yrs,unmarried(farm labourer) and nephew Jeremiah Sharpler 31yrs,unmarried (farm labourer). Contact Dawn by |
| | ALLISON | Francis | Blacksmith | 1781: Francis Allison, master blacksmith. Born about 1781, Garstang, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists Frank as 60yrs, at London Road, Garstang, with wife Sarah 55yrs (born Lancashire); plus daughters Frances Allison 30yrs; Mary Allison 20yrs and son Francis 20yrs(tailor). George Cookson 20yrs (apprentice blacksmith) and Robert Garlick 15yrs (apprentice blacksmith). |
| | ALLISON | George | Blacksmith | 1804: George Allison, blacksmith. Born 1804, he was the village Blacksmith at Wimmarleigh, Nr Garstang, Lancashire where he lived with wife Ellen nee Hornby and their family. He employed 3 other Blacksmiths and also apprentices. His brother Robert Hornby born 1807 also of Wimmarleigh was also a Blacksmith. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | ANDREW | Peter | Blacksmith | 1831: Peter Andrew, blacksmith. Born about 1831, Swinton, Lancashire, England. In 1851 Peter was blacksmith t Peel green, Lancashire and lived in Swinton 1854 to 1868. The 1861 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Swinton with wife Ellen 45yrs (born Swinton). Children listed: step-daughter Mary Alice Newton 21yrs, unmarried; Step-son Charles Johnston Newton 18yrs; step-son Johnston Newton 15yrs; step-daughter Elizabeth Ann 12yrs; sons Peter Andrew 7yrs and Alfred Andrew 3yrs. Contact Anthony by |
| | ASHWORTH | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Ashworth, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Drake Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire |
| | ATHERTON | John J | Blacksmith | 1806: John. J. Atherton, blacksmith. Born about 1806, St Helens, Lancashire, England. In 1861 John is 54yrs, living at the Docks in Widnes Lancashire with wife ?Saul 54yrs (born St Helens) and daughter Catherine13yrs;. They are living with John’s brother Thomas Atherton and his family. See the Atherton One-Name Study at www.one-name.org and Contact Derek by |
| | BARRATT | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Barratt, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Reed Yard, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | BATCHELOR | Thomas James | Blacksmith & Wheelwright | 1868: Thomas James Batchelor, blacksmith & wheelwright in Manchester, England. Born 1868 in Lee Common, Bucks. His family moved to Gorton, Manchester, in 1874. Thomas was apprenticed and eventually started his own business. He later worked for Greaves and Faulkner at the railway in Gorton until retirement in 1944. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Lancashire & the Wheelwrights Index. To share information contact grandson David by |
| | BENTLEY | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Bentley, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Buersall, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | BEVAN | George (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1833: George Bevan (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1833, Durkinfield, Cheshire. The 1851 UK census lists George (Jnr) as 15yrs, living at Towns Lane, Ashton Under Lynne,Lancashire. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for his parents George (Snr) and Mary Bevan, plus siblings. Contact Laurie by |
| | BEVAN | George (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1802: George Bevan (Snr) blacksmith. Born about 1801-2, Ashton Under Lynne, Lancashire, England. Died 1858. George married Mary Hallam, 27 Sep 1830. The 1851 UK census lists George as 49yrs, living at Towns Lane, with Mary (born 1808 Ashton Under Lynne). Children: Maria 20yrs; George 18yrs (blacksmith); William 15yrs (chain maker); Mary Ann 4yrs; John 6yrs; Elizabeth 10months infant. Contact Laurie by |
| | BEVAN | James | Blacksmith | 1796: James Bevan, blacksmith. Born about 1796, Ashton under Lynne, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 45yrs, living in Ashton under Lynne with wife Jane 40yrs (born Lancashire). Children: Samuel 13yrs; Hannah 11yrs. |
| | BIRD | Richard (Dick) | Blacksmith | 1870: Richard (called Dick)Bird, blacksmith. Born about 1879 in Lancaster, Lancashire. The 1891 UK census lists him as 21yrs, boarder at 33 Clifton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire; with Barnabas Bolton (a tailor) and his family. In 1901, Richard is 31yrs, at Brooke Street, Leyland, Lancashire; with wife Jane 34yrs (born Leyland). Children: James 5yrs; John 2yrs. 1911 census finds Richard 41yrs, a blacksmith contractor; Jane 44yrs. James 15yrs; John 12yrs. Postal address noted as W16, Leyland Lane, Lancaster. Contact Richard by. |
| | BROADBENT | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1819: Joseph Broadbent, blacksmith. Born about 1819, Openshaw, Lancashire, England. The 1861 UK census lists Joseph as 42yrs, living at Ardwick, Lancashire, with wife Ann 33yrs (born Bolton, Lancashire). Children: Samuel 14yrs; Henry 12yrs; Mary Ann 10yrs; Joseph 1yr infant. . |
| | BROADLEY | James | Blacksmith | 1723: James Broadley , blacksmith. Baptised at Church Kirk 20th March 1723/24 as the illegitimate son of Ellen Broadley and John Birtwill/Birtwistle who had married Ellen's sister Jennet on 2 Sep 1723. James's children's baptisms at Haslingden name him as blacksmith of Baxenden or Accrington. His grandfather, John Broadley made a will 23rd October 1733 leaving "James Broadley alias Birtwistle son of Ellin Dugdale my daughter the sum of three pounds and one cupboard". Contact Marie by. |
| | CLEGG | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Clegg, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Hunters Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | COOKSON | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Cookson, blacksmith. Born about 1821, Manchester, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 20yrs, an apprentice with master blacksmith Francis Allison of London Road, Garstang, Lancashire. In 1851 George is 31yrs, at Chester Road with wife Sarah 28yrs (born Manchester). Children: Sarah.A. 9yrs and James 7yrs. |
| | CUNILIFFE | John | Blacksmith | 1761: John Cunliffe, a blacksmith. Born in circa 1761. He married Sarah Ormerod on 6 January 1794 in Newchurch St. Nicholas, Chapelry of Haslingden. John died aged 78yrs in January 1840 and was buried 27 January 1840 in Newchurch in Rossendale, Lancashire. Aged 78. Sarah Ormerod was born circa 1769 in Rawtenstall. She was an Innkeeper. Children: James born 1794, Mary born 1797, John born 1799, Betty born 1803, Henry born 1806 (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index), Joseph born abt.1814 & Jane born abt. 1819. Contact Tony by. |
| | CUNLIFFE | Henry | Blacksmith | 1806: Henry Cunliffe, a blacksmith. Born: 1806, Norfolk, England. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index for parents John (born abt.1761) & Sarah nee Ormerod plus several siblings The 1841 Census records Henry (?still single) at the Bishops Blaize Inn, Rawtenstall, aged 35. To share information contact Tony by. |
| | DOWNS | Isaac | Blacksmith & Wheelwright | 1816: Isaac Downs,master blacksmith, wheelwright. ISaac was a farmer's son was born 13th October 1816. Wife Elizabeth Hopwood, married 1842. He was a Master Blacksmith living and working at Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport (this being Lancashire in the first half of the century and Cheshire in the latter half). Two of Isaac's sons became blacksmiths, and one became a wheelwright. Isaac died in 1872, but his wife and sons were still running the business in 1891. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Cheshire Index & Wheelwrights Index. Contact Val by. |
| | GARDOM | John | Blacksmith? | 1857: John Gardom, born about 1857. Father, John Gardom. I understand there was such gentleman responsible for work at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire and Castle Howard, Yorkshire in the late 1600's, and yet I've not been able to find any details. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Derbyshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire Indexes. If you can help please contact Simon by. |
| | GARDOM | John William | Blacksmith? | 1893: John William Gardom, born 28 Feb 1893, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Died 21 May 1974, Ripley, Derbyshire. Father, John Gardom. See also Blacksmiths of Derbyshire. To share information contact Simon by. |
| | GARLICK | Robert | Blacksmith,Coachsmith | 1826: Robert Garlick, master blacksmith, coachsmith. Born about 1815, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 15yrs, an apprentice blacksmith to master blacksmith Francis Allison of Garstang. In 1851 Robert is ?23yrs, a blacksmith master in Poulton le Fylde employing one man. He is living with his widowed mother Mary 51yrs and brother Joseph 19yrs. By 1971 he had moved to Everton, Liverpool to be near his brothers and is noted as a Coach Smith (see Cartwrights Index). Contact Simon by |
| | GARSTANG | William | Blacksmith | 1681: William Garstang, blacksmith of Brindle, Lancashire 1681 Listed in indenture dated 1717. Contact John by |
| | GREEN | Jeremiah | Blacksmith | 1779: Jeremiah Green, born circa 1779 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Married Ann Marshall on 2 April 1804. Resided at Greenacres Moor in Oldham Lancashire. Jeremiah died 15 March 1835 in Oldham. Son William born 1807(blacksmith). Contact Debbie by. |
| | GREEN | William | Blacksmith | 1807: WilliamGreen, born 1807. Christened circa 30 August 1807. Died: 18 Oct 1881. Father: Jeremiah Green (Blacksmith). Wife Alice Rhodes married 1830. The 1851 census says he resided at 41 Greenacres Rd Oldham Lancashire occupation stated as Blacksmith. In 1871 census he resided at 7 Greenacres Old Rd. Occupation Bolt Manufacturer employing 5 men and 4 boys. Contact Debbie by. |
| | GREENHALGH | George | Blacksmith | 1789: George Greenhalgh, blacksmith. Born in 1789 (but not in Lancashire). Died 1869. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, working and living in Old Road Heaton Norris Stockport Lancashire; with wife Rebecca 45yrs (born Lancashire). Children listed: Ann 20yrs; George 15yrs; Daniel 13yrs; William 9yrs; Thomas 7yrs. Contact Paul |
| | HALLIDAY | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1845: Samuel Halliday, blacksmith. Born in 1845 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and in 1871 was living at 10 Harding Street, in the parish of All Souls, Manchester, England. Wife: Sarah Ann nee Milner, and his three children Selina, Sarah and son Arthur. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | HUGHES | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1869: Thomas Hughes, blacksmith. Born about 1869, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Son of blacksmith Thomas Alexander Hughes (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire). The 1911 UK census lists Thomas as 42yrs, living at Rowland Street, Liverpool with wife Annie(nee Ann Hampton) 39yrs (born Liverpool). Children: Catherine 13yrs; Arthur 11yrs; Thomas. J. 10yrs; Lawrence 8yrs; Eliza May 6yrs; Mabel Vera 5yrs; Charles. F. 4yrs; William. R. 2yrs. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | HUGHES | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1840: Thomas Hughes, blacksmith. Born about 1840, Anglesea, Wales. . The 1911 UK census lists Thomas as 71yrs, living at Rhoda Street, Nelson, Lancashire with wife Ann 70yrs and daughter Elizabeth Hughes 37yrs, unmarried, a weaver. Listed in Blacksmiths of Wales and Lancashire. |
| | HULM | Richard | Blacksmith | 1820: Richard Hulm was born 3 Aug 1820 in Bootle cum Lineacre, Lancashire, parents John and Isabella Hulm. Richard married Elizabeth Tinsley 15 Sep 1839 in Liverpool.They had 10 children. Richard died in 1886. Contact Shirley by. |
| | INGHAM | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1828: Isaac Ingham, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | JACKSON | William | Blacksmith | 1812: William jackson, born circa 1812 in Cheshire Altrincham. Lived and worked in Hulme Manchester. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. The 1851 and 1861 census show him living on Earl Street with his wife Sarah and their 6 children. Contact Susan by. |
| | JACKSON | William | Blacksmith | 1829: William Jackson, born 1829, Salford. H e was working as a blacksmith in Manchester at the same time as the other William Jackson (listed this page). Maybe the two Williams were related in some way. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. Contact Susan by. |
| | JOHNSTON | James | Blacksmith | 1821: James Johnston, born 1821 in Middlesex. By 1841 he was living in Manchester working as a Blacksmith until his death in 1887. Contact Jane by. |
| | JONES | Hugh | Blacksmith | 1818: Hugh Jones, blacksmith and provision shop keeper. Born about 1818, Mostyn, North Wales. The 1861 UK census lists Hugh as 43yrs, at 95 Reather Street, Manchester with wife Jane 43yrs(born Llanfair,Wales). Son: William Jones15yrs. Nephew Llewellyn Jones 21yrs (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire) and niece Jane Hughes 16yrs. In 1871 Hugh is 54yrs (a smith at railway) living at 99 Reather Street with Jane 54yrs. Nephew John Hughes 19yrs(a joiner) and niece Harriet Hughes 17yrs. Contact David by |
| | JONES | Llewellyn | Blacksmith | 1840: Llewellyn Jones, blacksmith. Born 1840, Manchester, Lancashire, England. The 1841 census lists him as a 7 months infant living with his family at Walton on the Hill, Deansgate Manchester. In 1861 Llewellyn is 21yrs, living with his uncle Hugh Jones (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire) in Manchester. In 1862 he married wife (1) Sarah Ann Boardman (daughter of blacksmith Ralph Boardman). The 1871 census lists Llewellyn as 30yrs, a widower, and his two sons Thomas Jones 8yrs; Hugh Jones 4yrs visiting John Deaken and family at the Gladstone Hotel, ?Almond Street,Manchester. Llewellyn married wife (2) Theresa Connolly in 1874. Contact David by |
| | KENYON | Richard | Blacksmith | 1770: Richard Kenyon, blacksmith, clock maker. We think his clocks date from about 1770. Have a long case clock with Richard Kenyon, Liverpool engraved on its face. See Stories from the Past Link on homepage. Contact William |
| | KERSHAW | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Kershaw, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address School Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | KIRK | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1765: Thomas Kirk born 25th Aug 1765 (see Goosnargh Parish Register)Thomas son of John Kirk of Whittingham. Married 5th July 1791 to Ann Helme(x) of the Parish of Preston by Banns. Death: possibly 16th June 1802. Contact Glen by. |
| | LAWSON | Robert | Blacksmith | 1842: Robert Lawson, born circa 1842-1844 at Aughton or Bickerstaffe, Lancashire. Married Ellen Hesketh 16 Mar 1863 at Aughton. |
| | LEACH | Robert | Blacksmith | 1828: Robert Leach, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Shaw Clough, Rochdale, Lancashire |
| | LIVESAY | Robert | Blacksmith | 1828: Robert Livesay, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | LIVESAY | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1828: Thomas Livesay, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Toad Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire. |
| | MARSDEN | William | Blacksmith | 1841: William Marsden, master blacksmith. Born 1841, in Bretherton , Lancashire, England. William Died in 1913. William’s parents were Henry (see wheelwrights index) and Elizabeth. In 1861 William was living in Adlington, Lancashire, a blacksmith apprentice to master blacksmith Roger Walch. In 1871 and subsequent census William was living in Tardy Gate, Walton le Dale. He is mentioned in the 1891/2 Preston Directory for Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall, Brownedge, Blacksmith Tardy Gate. He is also mentined briefly in the history of St Paulinus' Mission in Lostock Hall. Contact Karen by |
| | MARSDEN | William | Blacksmith | 1870: William Marsden, master blacksmith. Born 1870, in Lostock Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England. Parents: blacksmith William and Hannah Marsden. His trained his other son Henry in the trade also. 1901 William lived at 9 Watkin Lane.Occupation blacksmith. 1911, lived at 21 Watkin Lane. Occ uparion shoeing blacksmith. 1917, at 3 Watkin Lane (Preston Directory) blacksmith. William died at 21 Watkin Lane Lostock Hall in 1940. His son Henry was a blacksmith in World War 1 but didn't continue in the trade after the war. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Wheelwrights Index for other Marsdens. Contact Karen by |
| | MOORE | John | Blacksmith | 1860: John Moore, blacksmith & iron worker. Born about 1860, Ireland, County Ros Common. The 1881 census lists him as 20yrs old, labourer at the iron works; lodging at 2 Seymour Street, Manchester. 1891: he is a blacksmiths striker; aged 30yrs, living at 30 Joynson Street, Salford, Lancaster, Lancashire; with wife Mary 32yrs born Belfast, Ireland. Children: Margaret 6yrs, John 5yrs, Florence 5 months infant (all born Broughton Lanes, Salford). In 1901 they are at the same address, John 40yrs (blacksmith), Mary 42yrs. Children: Margaret (Maggie) 16yrs, John 15yrs(driver), Florence 10yrs, Thomas 7yrs, Joseph 2yrs. The 1911 census has them living at 36 Mildred Lane, Broughton. John 50yrs (iron worker, blacksmith striker) Mary 51yrs, Florrie 20yrs,single(shirt maker), Thomas 16yrs (clerk), Joseph 12yrs(school). |
| | PARKER | Albert Victor | Blacksmith | 1897: Albert Victor Parker, blacksmith. Albert was born in Wrea Green in 1897, first son of Michael Parker and Hannah (nee Edwards). Albert married Esther Marquis in the Fylde in 1921 and they had at least 1 child, a boy named Victor. Albert was noted as a blacksmith in the baptism records for their son Victor, living at Tarnbrick in Kirkham. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Christopher | Blacksmith | 1828: Christopher Parker, blacksmith. Christopher was born in Kirkham circa 1828, second son of James Parker and Jennet (nee Rogerson). He did not marry. He was listed as a blacksmith Kirkland in 1851. He died in 1857 in Kirkland. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | George | Blacksmith | 1809: George Parker, blacksmith. George was born in Kirkham in 1809, sixth son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Alice Cross in Kirkham in 1829 and they had at least 6 children of which 4 were boys (although two died as infants). George was listed as a blacksmith in Marton in 1830, and was noted as a 32-year old smith in Liverpool in the 1841 census. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1866: Henry Parker, blacksmith. Henry was born in Ribby with Wray in 1866, second son of John Parker and Margaret (nee Harrison). Henry married Mary Day in Kirkham in 1901 and they had at least 4 children, 1 of which was a boy. He was listed as a blacksmith’s apprentice in 1891 in Ribby with Wray and in 1901 he was a horseman on a farm. Contact Mike by
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| | PARKER | James | Blacksmith | 1834: James Parker, blacksmith. James was born in Freckleton in 1834, fifth son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Michael Parker was a twin with brother James, sons of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). James did not marry. He was listed as a blacksmith in Freckleton from 1851 through to 1871. He died in 1880 in Freckleton. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | James | Blacksmith | 1796: James Parker, blacksmith. James was born in Preston in 1796, second son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Jennet Rogerson in Kirkham in 1819 and they had at least 5 children of which 2 were boys. James was listed as a blacksmith in Kirkham in the 1841 census, working on the Green I believe. In 1851, he was living and working as a blacksmith in Kirkland. He died there the same year, 3 years before his father died. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | James | Blacksmith | 1834: James Parker, a Smith by trade. James was born in Kirkham in 1834, fourth son of John Parker and Ann (nee Hilton). He married Ann in Birmingham in 1853 and they had at least 7 children of which 5 were boys. James was listed as a whitesmith in Birmingham in 1861, a carriage wheel maker (?) in Gorton in 1871, a striker (smith) in 1881 in Birmingham, and in 1891 he was a railway carriage smith in Kings Norton. He died some time after 1891. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1793: John Parker, blacksmith. John was born in Preston in 1793, first son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Ann Hilton in Preston in 1815 and they had at least 15 children of which 7 were boys. John was listed as a blacksmith in Kirkham in the 1841 census, working on Poulton St I believe. John died in 1848, 6 years before his father died. See Engineers Index fro son John (born 1836) Engine Smith. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1836: John Parker, blacksmith. John was born in Freckleton in 1836, sixth son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Michael Parker was a twin with brother James, sons of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). John married Margaret Harrison in Warton in 1860 and they had at least 8 children, 2 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Wrea Green / Ribby with Wray from 1861 through to 1891. He died in the Fylde in 1911. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Michael | Blacksmith | 1866: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Ribby with Wray in 1866, first son of John Parker and Margaret (nee Harrison). Michael married Hannah Edwards in Wrea Green in 1896 and they had at least 5 children, 3 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Ribby with Wray from 1891 through to 1901. He died in the Kirkham in 1928. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Michael | Blacksmith | 1823: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Westby in 1823, second son of John Parker and Ann (nee Hilton). He married Elizabeth Woods in Liverpool in 1845 and they had at least 11 children of which 3 were boys. Michael was listed as a blacksmith from 1841 through 1871 in Kirkham, in Alston in 1881, and then in Blackpool in 1891 through 1895. By 1901, he had returned to Alston, although not listed as a blacksmith in that census. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Michael | Blacksmith | 1866: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Kirkham in 1866, third son of Michael Parker and Elizabeth (nee Woods). Michael married Mary Alice Seedall in Blackpool in 1889 and they had at least 3 children, 2 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Blackpool from 1891 through to 1901. In 1895, he was listed in Kelly's Directory as being a blacksmith in Moon St, South Shore, Blackpool. He died in the Blackpool in 1938. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Richard | Blacksmith | 1803: Richard Parker, blacksmith. Richard was born in Warton in 1803, fifth son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Elizabeth Carter in Preston in 1829 and they had at least 11 children of which 5 were boys (although one died as an infant). Richard was listed as a blacksmith in Preston in the 1841 census, working on the High St I believe. In 1851, he was still operating as a blacksmith on the High St, and in 1861 the family had moved to Gt. Hanover St, where he was still a blacksmith, aged 56. He died around 1878. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1764: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born circa 1764 in Lytham. Married Rosamond Ashcroft in Preston in 1793. They had 10 children, of which 6 were boys, from 1793 through 1815. they moved from Preston to Warton around 1800 and then to Kirkham around 1805. Thomas was first noted as a blacksmith in Kirkham in 1811 (Holden's Trade Directory 1811). In 1841, he was still a blacksmith, aged 77 (noted as "75" on the 1841 census), and in fact he was also still listed as a blacksmith in 1851, aged 87, when living with his youngest daughter Ann and her family. Thomas died in 1854 at her house in Liverpool and was buried at St. Michael’s Church in Kirkham. Of Thomas’ children, John, James. Richard and George all became blacksmiths, and Michael and Thomas became shoemakers. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1821: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born in Kirkham c.1821, first son of James Parker and Jennet (nee Rogerson). He married Mary Jackson in Preston in 1846 and they had at least 10 children of which 5 were boys. Thomas was listed as a blacksmith in all censuses; in Thornton in 1841, in Forton in 1851, in Kirkland in 1861 through to 1891. He died in 1898, presumably in Kirkland. In 1855, he was listed in the “List of Persons in Trade, Clergy and Gentry, for Garstang and Surrounds, 1855” as being in Hollins Lane in Kirkland. Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1884: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born in Freckleton in 1884, first son of James Parker and Rebecca (nee Eccles). James Parker was son of Thomas Parker and Ellen (nee Fisher), and Thomas senior was son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Thomas had not married by 1901, where he was listed as an apprentice blacksmith in Kirkham. Contact Mike by |
| | PINNINGTON | Robert | Blacksmith | 1808: Robert Pinnington, blacksmith. Born about 1808, Eccelston, Lancashire, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 65yrs, living at 151 Houghton Street Prescot where he operated his business from; with wife Isabella 53yrs (born Prescot). Children: John 27yrs, unmarried (tool maker, watch maker); George 19yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Isabella 17yrs; Joseph 8yrs. His son John Pinnington and son-in-law John Rimmer were also employed as watchmakers (See Clock & Watchmakers Index) . I believe a manufacturer of clocks and watches existed at this time in Houghton Street. Any information of either the Pinnington or Rimmer families will be appreciated. Contact John by. |
| | PINNINGTON | Robert | Blacksmith & Watch Maker | 1836: Robert Pinnington, blacksmith and watch pinion maker. The 1861 UK census lists him as 25yrs,living at 68 Mann Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire; with wife Hannah 28yrs. Boarder: William Sharp 22yrs (joiner). Contact John by. |
| | POLLARD | James | Blacksmith | 1809: James Pollard, born circa1809 in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. Census of 6th Jun 1841 he was a blacksmith at Pickup Delph, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, UK. Census of 30 March 1851 he was a blacksmith at 6 Stone Delph, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, UK. Died: 15th July 1851. Wife: Ellen Aldersonand. Had eight children: John, Richard, Thomas, James, Alderson, Mary A, Margaret, and William. Contact Kelly by. |
| | PORTER | James | Blacksmith | 1820: James Porter, born circa 1820, Liverpool, Lancahsire. Died Liverpool circa 1893. 1851: living at Summerseat, Kirkdale Liverpool, 1858: living at 73 Fleet street, Liverpool. Married 3 times, one wife Elizabeth(Jones), with whom he had son William (1858-1941). Contact Michael by. |
| | PUGH | Richard | Blacksmith | 1780: Richard Pugh born circa 1780 listed as a "Smith" on sons baptism record in parish church St Nicholas Liverpool 1802 see other Pugh descendants. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Whitesmiths Indexes. See the Whitesmiths Index for other family members. Contact Marion by. |
| | RAYTON | Henry (Snr) | Blacksmith & Shoeing Smith | 1845: Henry Rayton (Snr), blacksmith & shoeing smith. Born about 1845, Treales, Lancashire. The 1891 UK census lists him as 46yrs, living at ?Beardwood, Blackburn;with wife Elizabeth 46yrs (born Treales). Children: Henry 21yrs(shoeing smith); Thomas 16yrs (shoeing smith); Ellen 14yrs; John William 11yrs (later a shoeing smith); James.R. 9yrs; Betsy.A. 7yrs; Edith 5yrs. Henry is listed in both the Farreirs Index and Blacksmiths of Lancashire. Contact Debbie by |
| | RIDING | Edmund | Blacksmith | 1892: Edmund Riding, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1892, Blackburn, Lancashire,England. The 1911 UK census lists him as 19yrs, living at Blackburn; with widowed mother Sarah Jane Riding 49yrs; sister Maria Riding 23yrs and brother Richard Riding 22yrs. Edmund may be the Ted Riding who worked for shoeing smith John William Rayton, shoeing smith (listed in the Farrier’s index). |
| | RIMMER | John (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1849: John Rimmer (Jnr), blacksmith. Born 1849,Prescott, Lancashire,England. Son of blacksmith John Rimmer(Snr) who had his own business based at the Provision shop Prescot, Merseyside. Please help find information. Contact John by |
| | RIMMER | John (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1808: John Rimmer (Snr), blacksmith. John, had his own business based at the Provision shop Prescot, Merseyside. Please help find information. Contact John by |
| | SMITH | James | Blacksmith - Master | 1807: James Smith, master blacksmith. Born 1807 in ?Lancashire. Died 1873 Lancashire. James came from a family of Blacksmiths. He worked and lived in Ormskirk town centre (Moor Street and Aughton Street). He married Ellen Bridge and they had seven children. If anyone has any information on this family or photos of Blacksmiths in Ormskirk I would love to hear from you. Contact Annette by |
| | SNELSON | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Snelson, blacksmith. Born 1823, Witton-cum-Twambrooks, Northwich, Cheshire., England 1841- engineer app then moved to Manchester Lancashire. 1851-1871 a blacksmith in Manchester Lancashire. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Cheshire & Blacksmiths of Lancashire Indexes. Contact Carol by. |
| | THOMPSON | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Thompson, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Lancashire, England. Parents: Richard Thompson(born abt. 1791 ) and Mary (born abt. 1791) Wife: Sarah WELCH. In 1843, living in Sovereign Street, Pendleton. Children: Thomas born 27 September 1843 in Pendleton, Lancashire. He was a Master Clogger. Thomas married Hannah PLATT on 29 December 1861 in St. Pauls Church, Parish of Paddington, County of Lancaster. The address given was Bernard St, Pendleton. Contact Tony by. |
| | THRELFALL | John | Blacksmith | 1764: John Threlfall, blacksmith. Born 1764. Died 1836. He was the village Blacksmith at Woodplumpton, Nr Preston, Lancashire. where he lived with his wife Peggy (Margaret Dewhurst) and 12 children. He was 72 years of age when he died at Claughton, Nr Preston. To share information contact Eileen by. |
| | WADE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1850: Thomas Wade, blacksmith. Born about 1850,Padiham,Lancashire. The 1891 UK census lists him as 40yrs, living with his sister Elizabeth Boxup; brother-in-law Daniel Boxup & family at 69 Burns Street, Burnley, Lancashire. Also listed is his mother Ellen Wade, widow, 72yrs. |
| | WARD | John | Blacksmith | 1840 John Ward,blacksmith. Born about 1840-41 in Birmingham,Warwickshire. The 1891 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at 33 Grasmere Road, Lancaster, LANCS; with wife Elanor 51yrs (born Lancashire). Children: daughters Mary Ann Ward 20yrs & Grace. E. Ward 16yrs; plus Isabella Brotherton 22yrs (step daughter); Henreitta.E. Brotherton 47yrs (step daughter). |
| | WEST | Arthur.M. | Blacksmith | 1880: Arthur M. West, blacksmith. Born about 1880-81, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England. The 1901 UK census lists Arthur as 20yrs, living in Manchester, Lancashire, with his parents, blacksmith Marshall West and Jane West. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Marshall | Blacksmith | 1846: Marshall West, blacksmith. Born about 1846 in Beelsby. Parents, William and Elizabeth West. He is listed in the 1861 Census as a Blacksmith's Apprentice in Beelsby. in 1871 he is in Linthorpe, Yorks., as a Blacksmith, in 1881 in Manchester as a Whitesmith and Gasfitter, in 1891 in Manchester as a Blacksmith, General, and in 1901, still in Manchester, as a Blacksmith. See MArshall again plus others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WHITESIDE | John | Blacksmith | 1736: John Whiteside, born about 1736, possibly in Marton, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith in Lytham, Lancashire, from about 1761 until 1812. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | John | Blacksmith | 1814: John Whiteside, born 6th Dec 1814 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1833 to about 1861. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1761: Joseph Whiteside, born 18 January 1761 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1783 until 1838. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WHITESIDE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1785: Richard Whiteside, blacksmith master. Born 19 Sept.1785 in Lytham, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith from about 1814 to 1862. Contact Sandy at. |
| | WILSON | David | Blacksmith & Iron Moulder | 1820: David WIlson, born 1820 place not sure, but almost certain to be Scotland. In 1844 he is named on the birth certificate as the father (David Scotland) to a child (born in Whitby, North Yorkshire) of Hannah Bryan - his occupation is BLACKSMITH. in 1846 he married Hannah Bryan in Whitby, North Yorkshire. His marriage certificate shows him as David Wilson Scotland, bachelor aged 27yrs, an Iron Moulder, living at Baxtergate, Whitby,Nth.Yorkshire. On the 1851 census he is listed as David Wilson aged 30,an Iron Moulder, in Lower Bent, Oldham (ref A0180) with wife Hannah 26yrs. Children: Mary 2yrs & Elizabeth 1 month infant. Elizabeth's birth certificate for 20/01/1851 also gives David's surname as Wilson and his occupation as IRON MOULDER Elizabeth was born in Wigan. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and in the Iron workers Index. David is a 2 x Great grandfather of mine. Contact Bryan by. |
| | WORDEN | Henry | Blacksmith | 1800: Henry Worden, blacksmith. Born 1800 in Preston, Lancashire . Between 1821 and 1851 Henry lived in Walton Village (now called Walton le Dale). In 1871 Henry worked at Rose Smithery Leyland with John Swarbrick. The 1881 census lists him as 80yrs, a widower living at District Fullward Workhouse, Preston. He died in Preston Workhouse 1882. Contact Malcolm by |
| | WORDEN | Robert | Blacksmith | 1826: Robert Worden born Walton le Dale 1826 and lived at 136 Fletcher Road Preston, Lancashire about 1870. In the 1861 UK Census Robert is 36yrs, at 25 Suturidge Street, Preston; with wife Ellen 35yrs(born Houghton). Children: John 11yrs; Robert 6yrs; Thomas 3yrs; Joseph 7mths infant. See Blacksmiths Lancashire for his father Henry Worden. Contact Malcolm by |
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