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Samuel Fairbrother

M, #5555, Deceased, b. about 1755, d. September 1823
Consanguinity4th great-grandfather of Private
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Parents

FatherWilliam Fairbrother (b. before 1740, d. after 1760)
MotherMary Appleton (b. 1730, d. 1783)

Family: Mary Snelson (Soreton?) (b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842)

SonEdward Fairbrother (b. before 16 February 1783)
DaughterAnn Fairbrother (b. 28 October 1784)
DaughterElizabeth Fairbrother+ (b. April 1785, d. 29 January 1846)
DaughterJane Fairbrother+ (b. 29 August 1787, d. 1853)
SonThomas Fairbrother (b. 30 June 1789)
SonWilliam Fairbrother (b. 1791, d. June 1792)
DaughterHarriet Fairbrother (b. 15 April 1795)
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Samuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823
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Reference NumberSamuel Fairbrother had reference number 5555.
BirthHe was born about 1755.
His father William Fairbrother died after 1760 in Standish Gate, Lancashire.
OccupationAbout 1779 Samuel Fairbrother was a brewer.
MarriageHe married Mary Snelson (Soreton?) on 19 November 1782 in Tarvin The surname is unclear. The marriage record looks like her name is Mary "Snelon" or something like that. It is certainly not Staunton, Soreton or Storeton. The entry has been written I think by Thomas Smith, the curate as his name appears on many of the entries. On this entry, he writes that Mary is illiterate and cannot write her own name as he records that she makes her mark between her christian name and her surname. He has had to ask her what her name is - and then try and write it down. He just does his best with the spelling - and when he hears her surname he writes whatever he thinks she says.

Further, the transcript published by Ancestry.com says that her name is "Sarah Toreton". This is a shocking error but demonstrates how errors can be made. In this case. both names are wrong and poorly interpreted. How anyone could read "Mary" and write "Sarah" is just recklessly irresponsible. As for what looks like "Snelon" being repcorded as "Toreton" is just hopeless. Well, that's my opinion.

Another possibility is that this Mary is in fact the same as Mary Snelson born in Farndon in 1758 (#4925) ... just a long shot. At this stage I cannot see any Mary Snelson baptised at Tarvin at the right time. So, on the evidence, I am thinking intuitively that this is our Mary "Snelon" who married Samuel Fairbrother.
His mother Mary Appleton died in 1783.
His son Edward Fairbrother was born before 16 February 1783 in Chester.
His daughter Ann Fairbrother was born on 28 October 1784.
His daughter Elizabeth Fairbrother was born in April 1785.
His daughter Jane Fairbrother was born on 29 August 1787.
His son Thomas Fairbrother was born on 30 June 1789.
His son William Fairbrother was born in 1791.
His son William Fairbrother died in June 1792.
His daughter Harriet Fairbrother was born on 15 April 1795.
DeathSamuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
BurialHe was buried on 4 September 1823 in Christleton, Cheshire.
His wife Mary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.

Mary Snelson (Soreton?)

F, #5556, Deceased, b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842
Consanguinity4th great-grandmother of Private
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Family: Samuel Fairbrother (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)

SonEdward Fairbrother (b. before 16 February 1783)
DaughterAnn Fairbrother (b. 28 October 1784)
DaughterElizabeth Fairbrother+ (b. April 1785, d. 29 January 1846)
DaughterJane Fairbrother+ (b. 29 August 1787, d. 1853)
SonThomas Fairbrother (b. 30 June 1789)
SonWilliam Fairbrother (b. 1791, d. June 1792)
DaughterHarriet Fairbrother (b. 15 April 1795)
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NameMary Snelson (Soreton?) was also known as Mary Fairbrother.
Reference NumberShe had reference number 5556.
BirthShe was born about 1758.
The marriage record can be found in the BTs 1576-1933.
MarriageShe married Samuel Fairbrother on 19 November 1782 in Tarvin The surname is unclear. The marriage record looks like her name is Mary "Snelon" or something like that. It is certainly not Staunton, Soreton or Storeton. The entry has been written I think by Thomas Smith, the curate as his name appears on many of the entries. On this entry, he writes that Mary is illiterate and cannot write her own name as he records that she makes her mark between her christian name and her surname. He has had to ask her what her name is - and then try and write it down. He just does his best with the spelling - and when he hears her surname he writes whatever he thinks she says.

Further, the transcript published by Ancestry.com says that her name is "Sarah Toreton". This is a shocking error but demonstrates how errors can be made. In this case. both names are wrong and poorly interpreted. How anyone could read "Mary" and write "Sarah" is just recklessly irresponsible. As for what looks like "Snelon" being repcorded as "Toreton" is just hopeless. Well, that's my opinion.

Another possibility is that this Mary is in fact the same as Mary Snelson born in Farndon in 1758 (#4925) ... just a long shot. At this stage I cannot see any Mary Snelson baptised at Tarvin at the right time. So, on the evidence, I am thinking intuitively that this is our Mary "Snelon" who married Samuel Fairbrother.
Her son Edward Fairbrother was born before 16 February 1783 in Chester.
Her daughter Ann Fairbrother was born on 28 October 1784.
Her daughter Elizabeth Fairbrother was born in April 1785.
Her daughter Jane Fairbrother was born on 29 August 1787.
Her son Thomas Fairbrother was born on 30 June 1789.
Her son William Fairbrother was born in 1791.
Her son William Fairbrother died in June 1792.
Her daughter Harriet Fairbrother was born on 15 April 1795.
Her husband Samuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
DeathMary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.
BurialShe was buried on 13 April 1842 in Christleton, Cheshire.

Census

Label and YearManual
Census 1841Mary Snelson (Soreton?) Id #5,556 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1841 at Great Saughall, Shotwick

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Ann Fairbrother

F, #5557, Deceased, b. 28 October 1784
Consanguinity4th great-aunt of Private
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Parents

FatherSamuel Fairbrother (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)
MotherMary Snelson (Soreton?) (b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842)
Person ReferencesSamuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823
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Reference NumberAnn Fairbrother had reference number 5557.
BirthShe was born on 28 October 1784.
ChristeningShe was christened on 12 December 1784 in St John the Baptist, Church of England, Chester.1
Her father Samuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
Her mother Mary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.

Citations

  1. [S669] Chester St. John Baptisms 1784-9, 1783-0 in P51/1/3 Mf54/1 12 Dec 1784 Ann daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers servant and Mary his wife 28 Oct 4 Nov 1787 Jane daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewer and Mary his wife 2 Aug 1789 Thomas son to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers Servant and Mary his Wife 30 Jun, Source Element: R3-5554

Jane Fairbrother

F, #5558, Deceased, b. 29 August 1787, d. 1853
Consanguinity4th great-aunt of Private
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Parents

FatherSamuel Fairbrother (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)
MotherMary Snelson (Soreton?) (b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842)

Family: John Bentley (b. 1780, d. 1820)

SonSamuel Bentley+ (b. 1813, d. 1884)
Person ReferencesSamuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823
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NameJane Fairbrother was also known as Jane Hoare.
Reference NumberShe had reference number 5558.
BirthShe was born on 29 August 1787.
ChristeningShe was christened on 4 November 1787 in St John the Baptist, Chester.1
MarriageShe married John Bentley on 2 October 1809 in St. Mary-on-the-Hill, Chester.
Her son Samuel Bentley was born in 1813.
Her husband John Bentley died in 1820.
Her father Samuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
Her mother Mary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.
DeathJane Fairbrother died in 1853.

Citations

  1. [S669] Chester St. John Baptisms 1784-9, 1783-0 in P51/1/3 Mf54/1 12 Dec 1784 Ann daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers servant and Mary his wife 28 Oct 4 Nov 1787 Jane daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewer and Mary his wife 2 Aug 1789 Thomas son to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers Servant and Mary his Wife 30 Jun, Source Element: R3-5554

Thomas Fairbrother

M, #5559, Deceased, b. 30 June 1789
Consanguinity4th great-uncle of Private
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Parents

FatherSamuel Fairbrother (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)
MotherMary Snelson (Soreton?) (b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842)
Person ReferencesSamuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823
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Reference NumberThomas Fairbrother had reference number 5559.
BirthHe was born on 30 June 1789.
ChristeningHe was christened on 2 August 1789 in the local Parish Church of England, Chester.1
His father Samuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
His mother Mary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.

Citations

  1. [S669] Chester St. John Baptisms 1784-9, 1783-0 in P51/1/3 Mf54/1 12 Dec 1784 Ann daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers servant and Mary his wife 28 Oct 4 Nov 1787 Jane daughter to Samuel Fairbrother Brewer and Mary his wife 2 Aug 1789 Thomas son to Samuel Fairbrother Brewers Servant and Mary his Wife 30 Jun, Source Element: R3-5554

William Fairbrother

M, #5563, Deceased, b. before 1740, d. after 1760
Consanguinity5th great-grandfather of Private
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Parents

FatherRichard Fairbrother (b. 1700, d. 1762)
MotherMary Wignall (b. 1698, d. 1731)

Family: Mary Appleton (b. 1730, d. 1783)

SonEdward Fairbrother+
SonSamuel Fairbrother+ (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)
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Last Edited17 February 2024 10:59:04

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NameWilliam Fairbrother was also known as He Fairbrother.
Reference NumberHe had reference number 5563.
His mother Mary Wignall died in 1731.
BirthHe was born before 1740 in Wigan.
His son Samuel Fairbrother was born about 1755.
DeathWilliam Fairbrother died after 1760 in Standish Gate, Lancashire.
His father Richard Fairbrother died in 1762 in Wigan.
His partner Mary Appleton died in 1783.

Edward Fairbrother

M, #5564, Deceased
Consanguinity5th great-uncle of Private
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Parents

FatherWilliam Fairbrother (b. before 1740, d. after 1760)
MotherMary Appleton (b. 1730, d. 1783)

Family:

DaughterElizabeth Fairbrother (b. before 4 May 1780)
SonJohn Fairbrother (b. before 10 November 1782)
DaughterMary Fairbrother (b. before 1 May 1785)
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BirthEdward Fairbrother was born in an unknown place.
OccupationEdward Fairbrother was a Brewer.
BiographyHe was a Customs House officer between 1780 and 1782 according to the baptismal records for his children at St Martin's [:CR:].
Reference NumberHe had reference number 5564.
His father William Fairbrother died after 1760 in Standish Gate, Lancashire.
His daughter Elizabeth Fairbrother was born before 4 May 1780 in Chester.
ChristeningEdward Fairbrother was christened on 4 May 1780 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.
His son John Fairbrother was born before 10 November 1782 in Chester.
ChristeningEdward Fairbrother was christened on 10 November 1782 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.
His mother Mary Appleton died in 1783.
His daughter Mary Fairbrother was born before 1 May 1785.
ChristeningHe was christened on 1 May 1785 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.1

Citations

  1. [S672] Chester St. Martin Baptisms 1784-89, 1783-75 1790-5, Source Element: R3-5562
    Memo: Annotation: Chester St. Martin Baptisms 1784-89, 1783-75 1790-5 Mf137
    1 May 1785 Mary Dr' of Edward Fairbrother Brewer 10 Nov 1782 John son of Edw'd Fairbrother Custom House officer 4 May 1780 Eliz Dr' of Edw'd fairbrother Custom house officer

Mary Fairbrother

F, #5565, Deceased, b. before 1 May 1785
Consanguinity1st cousin 5 times removed of Private
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Reference NumberMary Fairbrother had reference number 5565.
BirthShe was born before 1 May 1785.
ChristeningShe was christened on 1 May 1785 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.1

Citations

  1. [S672] Chester St. Martin Baptisms 1784-89, 1783-75 1790-5, Source Element: R3-5562
    Memo: Annotation: Chester St. Martin Baptisms 1784-89, 1783-75 1790-5 Mf137
    1 May 1785 Mary Dr' of Edward Fairbrother Brewer 10 Nov 1782 John son of Edw'd Fairbrother Custom House officer 4 May 1780 Eliz Dr' of Edw'd fairbrother Custom house officer

John Fairbrother

M, #5566, Deceased, b. before 10 November 1782
Consanguinity1st cousin 5 times removed of Private
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Reference NumberJohn Fairbrother had reference number 5566.
BirthHe was born before 10 November 1782 in Chester.
ChristeningHe was christened on 10 November 1782 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.

Elizabeth Fairbrother

F, #5567, Deceased, b. before 4 May 1780
Consanguinity1st cousin 5 times removed of Private
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Reference NumberElizabeth Fairbrother had reference number 5567.
BirthShe was born before 4 May 1780 in Chester.
ChristeningShe was christened on 4 May 1780 in Church of England, St. Martin, Chester, Cheshire.

Edward Fairbrother

M, #5570, Deceased, b. before 16 February 1783
Consanguinity4th great-uncle of Private
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Parents

FatherSamuel Fairbrother (b. about 1755, d. September 1823)
MotherMary Snelson (Soreton?) (b. about 1758, d. 9 April 1842)

Family: Mary Evans

Person ReferencesSamuel Fairbrother c1755 - 1823
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Reference NumberEdward Fairbrother had reference number 5570.
BirthHe was born before 16 February 1783 in Chester.
ChristeningHe was christened on 16 February 1783 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.
OccupationIn 1808 Edward Fairbrother was a stone mason.
MarriageHe married Mary Evans on 2 May 1808 in St. Mary's, Chester. The marriage was witnessed by William Snelson.
His father Samuel Fairbrother died in September 1823 in Saughall.
His mother Mary Snelson (Soreton?) died on 9 April 1842 in Great Boughton, Cheshire.