A Snelson DataBase and Index
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Brian Snelson
M, #227, Deceased, b. about 1947, d. about October 1962
| Consanguinity | 4th cousin of Private |
Parents
| Father | Thomas Snelson (b. 1916) |
| Person References | Anne Davies c 1919 - Descendents of William Snelson c.1670 Samuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823 Sarah Davies 1721 - 1761 Thomas Crooks c1717 - aft 1757 Thomas Edwards c1645 - aft 1690 William Snelston bef 1668 - aft 1707 |
| Last Edited | 17 February 2024 10:59:04 |
Main Events
| Biography | Brian, who was an only child, was killed tragically in a shooting accident when he was sixteen years old. |
| Reference Number | Brian Snelson had reference number 227. |
| Birth | He was born about 1947. |
| Death | He died of shooting accident about October 1962 in St. Asaph.1 |
Citations
- [S144] Letter from Richard James Snelson dated 21 June 1988
Robert Snelson1
M, #231, Deceased, b. 29 August 1867, d. 6 April 1934
| Consanguinity | 1st cousin 3 times removed of Private |
Person Exhibits - click on camera icons
Robert Snelson -1900 - Hay Trusser
Parents
| Father | Edward Snelson (b. 1 January 1822, d. 8 January 1876) |
| Mother | Ann Elizabeth Egerton (b. about 1831, d. 23 August 1890) |
Family: Jane Kendrick (b. 20 December 1865, d. 6 March 1937)
| Son | Edward Snelson+ (b. 1 April 1887, d. 21 April 1936) |
| Son | Hubert Snelson (b. 4 August 1898, d. 9 August 1975) |
Main Events
| Biography | "Robert the Haystack"was aged 13 years and was a schoolboy living at home with his widowed mother Ann at 48 Handbridge, which was the Grocer's shop she ran with his brother, Henry ( Harry ). When Robert became a freeman of the City of Chester on 18 June 1910, he was described as a Hay Dealer of 58 Handbridge. In 1887 at the time of the birth of his son Edward, he was described as a trusser, being a person who bundles hay or straw. [:TAB:] This must be the Robert Snelson described as a hay merchant in Maria Snelson ( nee Priddey )'s will ( 1925 ). In the will, he ( Robert ) is described as her brother-in-law, and therefore presumably the brother of her husband, Henry Snelson ( d. 1901 ). [:CR:]. |
| Reference Number | Robert Snelson had reference number 231. |
| Birth | He was born on 29 August 1867 in Chester. |
| Christening | He was christened on 22 September 1867 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.2 |
| His father Edward Snelson died on 8 January 1876 in Eaton Road, Chester. | |
| Occupation | In 1887 Robert Snelson was a hay dealer and trusser. |
| Marriage | He married Jane Kendrick about March 1887 in Chester Description: Widow of Edward Snelson Age: 59 Address: Handbridge Parish: St Mary Date of Death: 23/08/1890 Date of Burial: 26/08/1890 Grave Number: R1214 Page Number: 102 Consecrated: True Cemetery Register: DCE/1/4 Running Number: 84581.3 |
| His son Edward Snelson was born on 1 April 1887 in Problem. | |
| His mother Ann Elizabeth Egerton died on 23 August 1890. | |
| Occupation | In 1891 Robert Snelson was a hay dealer in 64 Handbridge, Overleigh Terrace, Chester.4 |
| Occupation | In 1898 Robert Snelson was a hay and straw dealer. |
| His son Hubert Snelson was born on 4 August 1898. | |
| Freeman | Robert Snelson was made a Freeman of the City in Chester on 18 June 1910. He is described as a hay dealer, of 58 Handbridge. ** Something wrong here. Check the probate 1925. **.5,6 |
| Probate | Probate was granted to the estate of Robert Snelson on 16 September 1925 in Chester Something wrong here. Check the probate 1925.7 |
| Death | He died on 6 April 1934. |
| Burial | He was buried on 9 April 1934 in Chester General Cemetery, Overleigh, Description: Age: 66 y Address: 58 Handbridge Parish: St Marys Date of Death: 06/04/1934 Date of Burial: 09/04/1934 Grave Number: PA/1223 Page Number: 61 Consecrated: True Cemetery Register: DCE 1/10 Running Number: 423.8 |
| His wife Jane Kendrick died on 6 March 1937. |
Census
| Label and Year | Manual |
|---|---|
| Census 1871 | Robert Snelson Id #231 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 48 Handbridge, Chester; Witness Role: Son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here9 |
| Census 1881 | Robert Snelson Id #231 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 48 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Witness Role: Son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
| Census 1901 | Robert Snelson Id #231 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 58 Handbridge, Chester; He is described as a hay trusser Principal Role Original Documents, Source and Citations here  |
Citations
- [S250] Register of Freemen City of Chester 1865-1910, Memo: Annotation: Register of Freemen City of Chester 1865-1910
Mfr/16
30 August 1865 John Snelson Admitted as grandson William Snelson,
farmer and son of Samuel Snelson, Cabinet Maker.
Identity proved by mother.
1 June 1872 George Snelson 31 Handbridge, Joiner Admitted as
son of William Snelson Eaton Road Chester, farmer
made free 30th March 1810 by Assembly. Identity
proved by Mr James Jones Wellington Inn Handbridge
his stepfather.
William Snelson 44 Handbridge, Joiner. The like.
31 May 1877 Henry Snelson, cowkeeper Greenway Street Admitted
as grandson of William Snelson, farmer made free
30th March 1810 by Assembly. Identity proved by
mother Ann Snelson Greenway Street.
28 July 1877 Samuel Snelson 33 Pycroft Street, Joiner Admitted
as Henry above. Identity proved by mother Margaret
Snelson 57 Handbridge.
18 Feb 1881 James Chapman Leigh Snelson, Clerk 101 Boughton
Admitted as grandson of James Snelson, Baker made
free 4th April 1810 by Assembly. Identity proved
by father Mr James Snelson, Coal Agent 101
Boughton.
22 Jul 1886 William Egerton Snelson, Smith, 48 Handbridge
Admitted as grandson of William Snelson, Eaton
Road, Farmer made free on 30th March 1810 ( 3 June
1839 deleted ) by birth. Identity proved by mother
Ann Snelson 48 Handbridge.
11 June 1895 William Snelson Junior, Plumber 31 Hartington
Street Admitted as grandson of William Snelson,
Farmer. Identity proved by his maternal
grandfather John Williams, Greenway Street.
25 May 1907 George Snelson, Bricklayer, 27 Handbridge Admitted
as grandson of William Snelson, Handbridge, Farmer
who was son of William Snelson, Eaton Road, Farmer
made free 30th June 1810 by Assembly. Identity
proved by Mr. Hy Evans, 2 Greenway Street.
18 June 1910 Robert Snelson 58 Handbridge, Hay Dealer, admitted
as grandson of William Snelson, Eaton Road Farmer,
made free 3rd June 1839 by birth who was the son
of William Snelson, Farmer, made free 30th March
1810. Identity proved by Mr. Fred Latham, Lower
Bridge Street.
Edward Snelson 1 Lime Street Middleton Manchester
Admitted as son of Robert Snelson who was grandson
of William Snelson, Eaton Road Farmer, made free
3rd June 1839 by birth who was the son of William
Snelson, Farmer, made free 30th March 1810.
Identity proved by father. - [S194] Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1856
- [S5505] Chester FHS BDMs
- [S1] Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1870 - 1898, R3-1654, Memo: Annotation: Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1870 - 1898
m/f 98/3
1871 March 19 Annie dau of Edward & Ann Snelson Cowkeeper
1873 June 2 Elizabeth dau. of William & Elizabeth Snelson, Joiner Handbridge
1873 June 2 Margaret dau of William & Elizabeth Snelson Joiner
1873 Sept 3 Thomas Edward son of Edward & Ann Snelson Farmer Handbridge
1878 June 10 Hannah dau of William & Eliza Jane Snelson Joiner Handbridge
ALSO
William son of William & Eliza Jane
ALSO
George son of William & Eliza Jane ( grandfather of Richard James Snelson)
1878 Nov 24 Samuel Benyon son of Samuel & Mary Snelson Joiner Handbridge
1883 April 29 Harold Alfred Benyon son of Samuel & Mary Snelson Joiner 51
Handbridge
1884 Jan 27 Nancy Elizabeth dau of George & Sarah Ann Snelson Joiner 60 Bradford
Street Handbridge
1885 May 9 Harry son of William & Eliza Snelson Joiner 3 Pyecroft Street
Handbridge
1885 May 21 Ellen dau of William & Eliza Jane Snelson
Joiner 3 Pyecroft Street Handbridge
1886 Jan 31 George son of George & Sarah Ann Snelson Joiner Pyecroft Street
Handbridge
1887 May 4 Edward son of Robert & Jane Snelson Trusser Greenway Street
Handbridge ( N.B. not living there
in 1881 census )
1887 June 8 Samuel Robert son of Alfred & Catherine Fanny Snelson Surveyor 49
Handbridge
m/f 98/3 p. 93
1888 July 4 Beatrice dau of William & Eliza Snelson Innkeeper Grosvenor Arms
Handbridge
1888 July 11 John son of William & Eliza Snelson Innkeeper Grosvenor Arms
Handbridge ( N.B. Eliza was written
Elizabeth then corrected by striking out the last
four letters )
1888 July 11 Ellen dau of William & Eliza Snelson Innkeeper Grosvenor Arms
Handbridge
1888 July 11 Ada dau of William & Eliza Snelson Innkeeper Grosvenor Arms
Handbridge
N.B. The Grosvenor Arms Was No. 26 Handbridge.
1888 Aug 8 Henry son of George & Sarah Snelson Joiner Greenway Street Handbridge
1890 Dec 10 Mary Dau of George & Sarah Ann Snelson Joiner Hartington Street
Handbridge
1898 Sept 25 Hubert son of Robert & Jane Snelson Hay & Straw Dealer 52
Handbridge - [S128] Index to the Freeman of the City of Chester, Subset Title: Index to Freemen of City of Chester
Microform Info: MFR/16 - [S5656] Register of Freeman Chester 1865-1910 MFR/16
- [S197] Chester Will Records 1917-1929
mf 91/81
August 1917 Elizabeth Jane Snelson, Chester, Widow A 30
September 1925 Maria Snelson, Chester, Widow 66,601 W&C16
601 Maria Snelson of 133 Boughton, Chester & Canal Side nr. Seller Street Bridge. Widow. Sons Charles Snelson and Egerton Snelson Executors her brother in law Robert J.Millington of Brook Street, Chester, tobacconist
Robert Snelson of Handbridge, hay merchant Will signed 25 May 1905
Witnesses E.H. Evans, Solicitor, Chester Geo. Jones 86 Northgate Street, Chester, Accountant
Codicil to will of Maria Snelson of 36 Seller Street Robert Snelson, hay merchant replaced as executor by her brother
Arthur Bennett Priddey of Seller Street, painter and decorator Codicil signed 10 Dec 1908 Witnesses Emily Millington 48 Brook Street, marrried woman E.H. Evans solicitor Probate granted 16 Sep 1925. - [S138] Chester St. Mary - Record of Funerals
- [S5613] Census Cheshire 1871 Edward Snelson a. 49, Census Type: Film
Census Place: Greenway Street, Chester
Edward Snelson
M, #232, Deceased, b. 1 April 1887, d. 21 April 1936
| Consanguinity | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Private |
Parents
| Father | Robert Snelson (b. 29 August 1867, d. 6 April 1934) |
| Mother | Jane Kendrick (b. 20 December 1865, d. 6 March 1937) |
Family: Agnes Williams (b. 28 November 1886, d. 29 June 1973)
| Son | Roger Snelson (b. 22 February 1924, d. 24 September 2006) |
Main Events
| Biography | "Edward the Teacher" started at St. Mary Junior Boys School on 10 April 1894. I have assumed that this was the same Edward who was admitted as Freeman of the City of Chester on 18 June 1910, when his address was given as 1 Lime Street, Middleton, Manchester. At one time, he was living at 19 Vicarage Road, Hoole. |
| Reference Number | Edward Snelson had reference number 232. |
| Residence | On 10 April 1884 Edward Snelson lived in 52 Handbridge, Chester.1 |
| Birth | He was born on 1 April 1887 in Problem. |
| Christening | He was christened on 4 May 1887 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester. |
| Occupation | In 1910 Edward Snelson was a schoolmaster in Manchester. |
| Residence | On 18 June 1910 Edward Snelson lived in 1 Lime Street, Middleton, Manchester.2 |
| Freeman | He was made a Freeman of the City in Chester on 18 June 1910.3 |
| Marriage | He married Agnes Williams in 1919 in St. Paul, Chester.4 |
| His son Roger Snelson was born on 22 February 1924 in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire. | |
| His father Robert Snelson died on 6 April 1934. | |
| Will | Edward Snelson made a will about 1936. |
| Death | He died on 21 April 1936 at 19 Vicarage Road in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, England, at age 42y. |
| Burial | He was buried on 25 April 1936 at Overleigh, Chester, in Chester General Cemetery (St. Mary's) Age: 49 y Address: 27 Percy Road Parish: St Mary on the Hill Date of Death: 21/04/1936 Date of Burial: 25/04/1936 Grave Number: S106 Page Number: 102 Consecrated: True Cemetery Register: DCE 1/10 Running Number: 1952 Notes: Section B, S106, Class A. |
| His mother Jane Kendrick died on 6 March 1937. | |
| His wife Agnes Williams died on 29 June 1973 in 23 Knowsley Road, Chester. |
Census
| Label and Year | Manual |
|---|---|
| Census 1901 | Edward Snelson Id #232 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 58 Handbridge, Chester; He is described as a hay trusser Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
| Census 1921 | Edward Snelson Id #232 (Principal) was at home on Census night 19 June 1921 at Chester; employed as a Certificate Teacher for the Liverpool Education Committee at St Margaret's High Grade School.
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
Citations
- [S151] Chester, St. Mary Junior Boys, Handbridge, Source Element: R3-1437
Memo: Annotation: Chester, St. Mary Junior Boys, Handbridge
907 Edward Snelson b. 1 April 1887 ad. 10 April 1884, 52
Handbridge, ex Handbridge Infants, grade 6
1900
943 Henry Snelson b. 10 July 1888, ad. 4 April 1885, 25
Handbridge, ex Handbridge Infants, grade 4
1899
1051 Leslie Sumpter b. 2 March 1915, ad 23 April 1922, 27
Clivedon Road, ex Durham Svhool, son of
Harry, l. 13 Sept 1926 to City and County
(scholarship). - [S5656] Register of Freeman Chester 1865-1910 MFR/16
- [S128] Index to the Freeman of the City of Chester, Subset Title: Index to Freemen of City of Chester
Microform Info: MFR/16 - [S5505] Chester FHS BDMs
Agnes Williams
F, #233, Deceased, b. 28 November 1886, d. 29 June 1973
| Consanguinity | Partner of Edward Snelson (2nd cousin 2 times removed of Private) |
Family: Edward Snelson (b. 1 April 1887, d. 21 April 1936)
| Son | Roger Snelson (b. 22 February 1924, d. 24 September 2006) |
| Person References | Descendents of William Snelson c.1670 William Snelston bef 1668 - aft 1707 |
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Main Events
| Name | Agnes Williams was also known as Agnes Snelson. |
| Reference Number | She had reference number 233. |
| Birth | She was born on 28 November 1886. |
| Marriage | She married Edward Snelson in 1919 in St. Paul, Chester.1 |
| Her son Roger Snelson was born on 22 February 1924 in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire. | |
| Her husband Edward Snelson died on 21 April 1936 in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, England. | |
| Residence | In 1938 Agnes Williams lived in 19 Vicarage Road, Hoole. |
| Death | She died on 29 June 1973 in 23 Knowsley Road, Chester. |
Citations
- [S5505] Chester FHS BDMs
Roger Snelson1
M, #234, Deceased, b. 22 February 1924, d. 24 September 2006
| Consanguinity | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Private |
Parents
| Father | Edward Snelson (b. 1 April 1887, d. 21 April 1936) |
| Mother | Agnes Williams (b. 28 November 1886, d. 29 June 1973) |
| Person References | Anne Davies c 1919 - Descendents of William Snelson c.1670 Samuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823 Sarah Davies 1721 - 1761 Thomas Crooks c1717 - aft 1757 Thomas Edwards c1645 - aft 1690 William Snelston bef 1668 - aft 1707 |
| Last Edited | 17 February 2024 10:59:04 |
Main Events
| Biography | Roger lives at 23 Knowsley Road, Hoole Chester, CH2 3RL. He became a freeman of the City of Chester on 21 April 1961, when he was described as a clerk of 19 Vicarage Road. Richard James Snelson visited Roger on Saturday 15 April 1989 and relates that he worked for Ellesmere Port local authority. He was an only child and now the last of the line, because his Uncle Hubert who married Elsie Unknown did not have any children. In later life, Hubert became a bit of a recluse according to Roger. My theory is that the Sir Edward Snelson who married Greer Garson was the son of Thomas Snelson who was in fact Thomas Edward Snelson, son of Edward Snelson, the cordwainer born 1 January 1822, father of Robert the Hay Dealer ..... hence Roger could well have known him as " Uncle Tom " - even though he was his grandnephew. [:CR:]. |
| Address | , Roger's address was in Roger Snelson, 19 Vicarage Road, Hoole, Nr Chester, Cheshire, England. |
| Reference Number | He had reference number 234. |
| Birth | He was born on 22 February 1924 in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire. |
| His father Edward Snelson died on 21 April 1936 in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, England. | |
| Residence | In 1939 Roger Snelson lived at 19 Vicarage Road in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire.2 |
| Occupation | About 1960 Roger Snelson was a Government Officer in Chester. |
| Residence | In 1961 Roger Snelson lived in 19 Vicarage Road, Hoole.3 |
| Freeman | He was made a Freeman of the City in Chester on 21 August 1961.4,3 |
| His mother Agnes Williams died on 29 June 1973 in 23 Knowsley Road, Chester. | |
| Death | He died on 24 September 2006 in Chester. |
| Probate | Probate was granted to the estate of Roger Snelson on 3 January 2007 in Liverpool. |
Citations
- [S101] Letter from Roger Snelson dated 14 July 1988, R3-1285
- [S263] Register of Freemen 1941-71, Source Element: R3-2071
Memo: Annotation: Register of Freemen 1941-71
MFR/18
21 Apr 1961 Roger Snelson 19 Vicarage Road, Hoole, Chester, Clerk. Admitted as
son of Edward Snelson who is a son of Edward Snelson who is a son
of Robert Snelson who was a grandson of William Snelson who was a
son of William Snelson, Farmer made free 30 March 1810. - [S128] Index to the Freeman of the City of Chester, Subset Title: Index to Freemen of City of Chester
Microform Info: MFR/16 - [S5659] Register of Freemen 1941-1971 on MFR/18