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Frances Snelson

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1. [S62] Eccleston Graves, R3-864
2. [S5660] Eccleston Monument Insciptions (942:21 ECC)

Emma Snelson¹

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Reference Number	Emma Snelson had reference number 107.
Birth	She was born on 14 May 1809 in Eccleston.
Christening	She was christened on 14 May 1809 in St. Mary's, Eccleston.2,3
Death	She died on 9 March 1831 in a place close to home, Eccleston.
Burial	She was buried on 13 March 1831 in Eccleston, St. Mary the Virgin.3,4,5
	Her mother Margaret Rowland died on 10 September 1843 in Eccleston.
	Her father Thomas Snelson died on 26 January 1853 in a place close to home, Eccleston.

Citations

1. [S62] Eccleston Graves, R3-864
2. [S25] Eccleston Gravestone Inscriptions, (942.21 ECC)
3. [S1614] Eccleston Baptisms 1803-11 ( Using Indexed R3 impo, R3-0796
4. [S5660] Eccleston Monument Insciptions (942:21 ECC)
5. [S132] Cheshire Parish Registers & Bishops' Transcripts

Margaret Rowland¹

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1. [S62] Eccleston Graves, R3-864
2. [S1303] Richard reported the year of death to be 1845 not 1843
3. [S25] Eccleston Gravestone Inscriptions, (942.21 ECC)
4. [S5504] Census 1841 Cheshire Thomas Snelson a. 65

Thomas Snelson¹

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Biography	This is "Thomas the School". His real identitiy eluded me from the time I first tripped over him in 1970 while perusing the 1851 Census until my cousin Richard and I finally sorted out all the pieces in 1990. He was the schoolmaster at the school in Eccleston and the enumerator at the 1851 census. I thought from 1970 up to 1988 that he was my great great great grandfather, but no trace of Samuel being the son of a Thomas could be found. Eventually I discovered of course that Samuel was the son of William ( 1776 ). Richard and I have now I think got to the bottom of the great "[ITAL:]Thomas the School"[:ITAL] mystery. Richard went to Eccleston in September 1988 with his brother, Barry and his nephew, Gareth ( the " gravebusters " ) ........ and they made an amazing series of discoveries. Firstly, Richard was looking for William Snelson ( 1776 )'s grave; the stones are hard to find ( but Richard knew they were there in 1971 when I had found them ). In addition, the stones are laid flat or have fallen and become covered by moss and grass and of course they are sandstone which means that they weather quickly and can soon become eroded and hard to read. To quote from Richard's letter to me ( 1 October 1988 ) :- [ITAL:] "Eventually young Gareth, looking suitably attired for a visit to a churchyard in denim and T-shirt dedicated to the God of Heavy Metal, saw the name SNELSON on a stone". [:ITAL] The grave contained the remains of [:TAB:] [:TAB:][BOLD:] Frances SNELSON died 19 July 1805 aged 1 month, Emma SNELSON died 9 March 1831 aged 22 years Margaret SNELSON died 10 September 1845 aged 73 years, and - wait for it - Thomas SNELSON died 26 January 1853 aged 79 years. [:BOLD] Richard believes ( and I agree ) this to be the grave of the infamous ( in the sense that I have been trying to nail him for 17 years )[ITAL:] "Thomas the School[:ITAL]" ( Richards great name for the old bastard ), the enumerator in Eccleston 1851 census returns. It wasn't until September 1989 that I caught onto some other facts that seem to confirm that we have got this all tied up. I was out one night baby-sitting - we are a member of a group of families that baby-sit for each other - and I was lazing around as I often do, just perusing all this detail when I thought it would be worthwhile to try and write a small program to calculate the dates between which any event occurred; I don't know about you, but I have terrible trouble working these things out. So, I turned to a page of notes at random and found my footnote of an Eccleston Monument Inscription "Thomas SNELSON died Jan 26th 1853 aged 79 years". Therefore Thomas must have been born between 27 March 1773 and 26 March 1774. We also know from the 1851 Census [UND:]School House Thomas Snelson Widower Schoolmaster 77 born in Farndon [:UND] So, Thomas must have been born between Apr 1773 and Apr 1774. So I thought I'd try and see whether anything else fitted, and there it was. I've had all this information for years but hadn't been able to hang it together. The key is here [:TAB:] [BOLD:] Farndon Register (C.B. Mixed) 1772-83 in P45/1/2 on Mf 152/1 [:TAB:] p78 11 Apr 1773 buried Thomas Snelson of Farndon [:TAB:] p79 26 Sep 1773 christened Thomas son of Thomas & Mary SNELSON [:TAB:] .......N.B. this entry inserted out of sequence [:TAB:] p87 28 May 1780 christened Phoebe base daughter of Mary SNELSON of Farndon [:TAB:] p89 9 Dec 1781 christened Elizabeth base daughter of Mary SNELSON of Farndon[:BOLD] This must be the family of [ITAL:]Thomas the School.[:ITAL] He was indeed born in Farndon and it looks as if his father Thomas died the same year; his mother Mary had two other children, his half-sisters Phoebe ( 1780 ) and Elizabeth ( 1781 ). I think he is the same Thomas Snelson listed in the 1850 Cheshire Directory as the Parish Clerk. His death cerificate describes him also as a clerk. Is it likeluy that a local Schoolmaster might also be the Parish Clerk ? That's what it looks like. Eccleston Monument Inscriptions (Thomas the School) (42.21 ECC) Frances SNELSON died Jul 19th 1805 aged 1 month. Emma SNELSON died Mar 9th 1831 aged 22 years. Margaret SNELSON died Sep 10th 1843 aged 73 years. [:TAB:] Also Thomas SNELSON died Jan 26th 1853 aged 79 years. [:CR:].
Reference Number	Thomas Snelson had reference number 109.
Birth	He was born in January 1773 in Bretton, Flintshire.
Christening	He was christened on 26 January 1773 in St. Chad's, Farndon.2,3
	His father Thomas Snelson died in April 1773 in Farndon.
	His mother Mary Pritchard died in March 1799 in an unknown place.
Marriage	Thomas Snelson married Margaret Rowland on 17 October 1799 He married on the same day at the same time - William first and then Thomas - and in the same place as his brother William Snelson married Ann Jones.
Residence	In 1801 Thomas Snelson lived in Farndon.4
	His daughter Mary Snelson was born about 18 June 1801 in Farndon.
	His daughter Ann Snelson was born in January 1803 in Eccleston.
	His daughter Frances Snelson was born in June 1805.
	His daughter Frances Snelson died on 19 July 1805 in Eccleston.
	His daughter Maria Snelson was born in December 1806 in Eccleston.
	His daughter Emma Snelson was born on 14 May 1809 in Eccleston.
	His son John Thomas Snelson was born in August 1811 in Eccleston.
	His daughter Emma Snelson died on 9 March 1831 in a place close to home, Eccleston.
Occupation	In 1834 Thomas Snelson was a schoolmaster.5
	His wife Margaret Rowland died on 10 September 1843 in Eccleston.
Occupation	In 1851 Thomas Snelson was a school master in Eccleston.6
Death	He died on 26 January 1853 in a place close to home, Eccleston.
Burial	He was buried on 28 January 1853 in St. Mary the Virgin, Eccleston.7,8

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1. [S145] Letter from Richard James Snelson dated 1 October 1988, Source Element: R3-1423
2. [S41] Farndon Register ( C.B. mixed) 1772-1783, Source Element: R3-813
   Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register ( C.B. mixed) 1772-1783
   
   in P45/1/2 on Mf 152/1
   
   p78 11 Apr 1773 buried Thomas Snelson of Farndon
   p79 26 Sep 1773 christened Thomas son of Thomas & Mary SNELSON
   
   N.B. this entry inserted out of sequence
   
   p87 28 May 1780 chr Phoebe base daughter of Mary SNELSON of Farndon
   p89 9 Dec 1781 chr Elizabeth base daughter of Mary SNELSON of Farndon
3. [S456] Death Certificate of Thomas Snelson(1853), Source Element: R3-2884
4. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812
   
   in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
   14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
   5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
   5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
   27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
   13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
   22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
   7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
   13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
   18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
   21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon
5. [S1052] National Commercial Directory for the Counties of Chester, Cumberland, Durham and Lancaster
6. [S73] Census 1851 HO107/2172 f607v 27 School House, R3-884
7. [S25] Eccleston Gravestone Inscriptions, (942.21 ECC)
8. [S62] Eccleston Graves, R3-864
9. [S5504] Census 1841 Cheshire Thomas Snelson a. 65

Ann Snelson

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1. [S26] Eccleston Baptisms 1803-11, R3-0796

Maria Snelson

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1. [S1614] Eccleston Baptisms 1803-11 ( Using Indexed R3 impo, R3-0796

John Thomas Snelson

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Reference Number	John Thomas Snelson had reference number 112.
Birth	He was born in August 1811 in Eccleston.
Christening	He was christened on 18 August 1811 in St. Mary the Virgin, Eccleston.1,2
Crime	He committed a Crime and was convicted on 9 November 1833 - he was enlisted with the 51st Foot Corps but was recorded as a deserter.
Milit-End	Service in the Military ended on 20 February 1836 as recorded in FFHS archives thus "John Thomas Snelson 1836 Cheshire Army Deserters 1828-1840" ... 20 Feb.1836 51st Foot age 24 Joiner Eccleston.
Courtcase	He; 25 March 1839; Chester; two convictions 3 months imprisonment on each charge. Transported for Larceny Jail Report character had convicted before con----- respectable Hulk Report orderly ---- stated his offence robbing my father a telescope � he prosecuted me � once for top boots and spurs ----- I had given ------ with my father�s ----- General conduct � Good Remarks part of little finger right hand lost
Misc	He on 30 November 1840 I think that John Thomas Snelson was convicted at the Cheshire Quarter Sessions on 30 November 1840 and sentenced to 14 years transportation to Van Diemans Land. I am wondering whether he changed his name from Thomas John Snelson to John Thomas Snelson, because he was transported on the "Layton" and descibed as : Trade � Joiner and House Carpenter, Height � 5� 9�, Age � 29. Complexion � Fresh, Head � Large, Hair � Dk Bro, Whiskers � None, Visage � Long, Forehd -Moderate high, Eyebrows � Blk, Eyes - Hazel, Nose � Large, Mouth � Large, Chin � Large , Native Place - Eccleston.3
Occupation	In 1841 John Thomas Snelson was a joiner, according to the transportation records.
Transporta	He; 1 September 1841; the ship "Layton" for 14 years, Hobart; The Captain was D.W. Stephens; the ship was of 490 tons, and she left London on the 9th of April with 250 prisoners. The journey took them via Tenerife, Cape of Good Hope and on to Hobart Town, arriving on the 1st of September 1841, landing with 244 other convicts. The surgeon's journals for this voyage exist and can be found on AJCP Reel 3200. It looks like he was 29 years old, and a joiner/house carpenter when he arrived. After a rough period in which he was severely beaten and received a whipping, he was eventually granted a Ticket of Leave and then a Certificate of Freedom on 15th February 1856.4
	His mother Margaret Rowland died on 10 September 1843 in Eccleston.
	His father Thomas Snelson died on 26 January 1853 in a place close to home, Eccleston.
Pardon	John Thomas Snelson; 18 February 1856; Hobart
Death	He died in 1873 in Launceston.

Citations

1. [S26] Eccleston Baptisms 1803-11, R3-0796
2. [S132] Cheshire Parish Registers & Bishops' Transcripts
3. [S5763] Court Sentence John Thomas Snelson a.29, Accused: John Thomas Snelson
4. [S1194] Tasmanian Convicts, Kiama FHS

Margaret Dodd

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Name	Margaret Dodd was also known as Margaret Snelson.
Name	She was also known as Margaret Jones.
Reference Number	She had reference number 113.
Biography
Baptism	She was baptised in 1827 in St Mary on the Hill, Chester.
Birth	She was born on 13 July 1827 in Saughull.1
Residence	About 1848 Margaret Dodd lived in Foregate St, Chester, Cheshire.
Marriage	She married William Snelson on 24 January 1848 in parish church, St. Oswald's, Chester.1
	Her son William Snelson was born on 20 April 1849 in Chester, at Eaton Road.
	Her son George Snelson was born about 1850 in Chester.
	Her daughter Elizabeth Snelson was born in September 1853 in St. Mary Parish, Chester.
	Her daughter Elizabeth Snelson died about 1854.
	Her husband William Snelson died on 28 October 1855 in 33 Handbridge, Chester.
	Her daughter Elizabeth Snelson was born on 3 February 1856.
	Her daughter Elizabeth Snelson died on 4 November 1856 in Handbridge.
	Her son George Snelson died on 10 June 1899.
	Her son William Snelson died on 30 January 1900 in 31 Hartington St, Chester.

Census

Label and Year	Manual
Census	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night; Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1841	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1841; Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
Census 1841	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 6 June 1841 at Handbridge; Principal Role Witness Role: resident Original Documents, Source and Citations here3
Census 1851	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171 f.822v. Entry 28 : Handbridge William SNELSON Head Mar. 31 Cowkeeper Chester Margaret Snelson Wife 25 Chester William Snelson son 1 Chester George Snelson son 1m. Chester Witness Role: Wife Original Documents, Source and Citations here4
Census 1851	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Principal Role Witness Role: resident Original Documents, Source and Citations here4
Census 1861	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Chester; Witness Role: Wife Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1861	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Handbridge, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 1871	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 37 Handbridge, Chester; Witness Role: Wife Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	Margaret Dodd Id #113 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1881 at Cradley, Herefordshire, England Original Documents, Source and Citations here

Citations

1. [S156] Chester St. John Marriages 1837 - 1853, Memo: Annotation: Chester St. John Marriages 1837 - 1853
   
   p. 223 no 446
   
   24 January 1848
   
   William Snelson 28 years, bachelor, farmer of Egerton Street, son of William
   Snelson, farmer, and
   Margaret Dodd, 22 years old, spinster, of Foregate Street, dau of George Dodd,
   wheelwright.
   
   Witnesses : Nathan Pearson and Robert Jones
2. [S5937] Census 1841 Cheshire George Dodd a 35, Head: George Dodd
   Age: 35
   County: Cheshire
3. [S30] Census 1841 Handbridge
4. [S57] Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171, R3-0849
5. [S5498] Census 1861 Handbridge James Jones (Head)

William Snelson¹

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Biography	[:TAB:] Let's call him[ITAL:] "William the Oddfellow[:ITAL]" ; this must be the William who became a freeman of the City of Chester on 1 June 1872 - exactly the same day as George Snelson was admitted. It seems then that the two brothers were admitted at the same time. Ain't that nice ! [:TAB:] Again, there is some confusion here, as I think the date that I have for death should follow the date of burial. This is fairly normal practice ! So, I suspect that the date of death should be 1 March or alternatively the date of burial should be 30 January 1900. [:TAB:] He was Head of the Oddfellows of the City of Chester who erected a headstone to him. Under his name it reads [ITAL:] " Secretary of the Chester District of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows for several years, which office he held with credit to himself and satisfaction to his bretheren who showed their high esteem of his character and have erected this stone. The Memory of the Just is blessed.[:ITAL] " [:TAB:] Richard James Snelson reports that William married twice and that he ( Richard ) is descended from the first marriage. He was apparently fairly succesful but left all his estate to the descendents of the second marriage. There is some doubt caused by the closeness of some of the dates of birth ( e.g. both Henry ( Harry ) and Ellen in 1885 .... of course, the known dates are baptismal dates, not actual dates of birth ). [:TAB:] In the 1881 Census Return he is described as a House Carpenter. It seems that between 1886 and 1888 William went through a bit of a mid-life crisis and gave up the art of the woodworking joiner to run a boozer, namely the Grosvenor Arms. In 1888, four of their children ( Beatrice, John, Ellen and Ada ) were baptised at St. Mary's and the entry describes William as being the Innkeeper at the Grosvenor Arms ......... which I believe to be at 26 Handbridge. [:CR:] He was a cowkeeper (farmer). He died at his residence in Handbridge, Chester, aged 36 yrs. He was buried on the 2nd November 1855. (Source:- Cheshire Observer 10th November 1855) There is a monument see attcged photos :- Inscription Side 1: In Loving Memory Of WILLIAM The Beloved Husband Of ELIZA JANE SNELSON Who Died January 30th 1900 Aged 50 Years. He Was Secretary To The Chester District Of The Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows For Several Years, Which Office He Held With Credit To Himself, And Satisfaction To His Brethren Who To Shew Their High Appreciation Of His Character Have Erected This Stone. "The Memory Of The Just Is Blessed." Side 2: Father Dear, Oh, How We Miss You, We Hear Your Gentle Voice No More, You Bore Your Pain With Silent Grief, Till God His Willed You Rest In Peace. A Bitter Grief, A Shock Severe, To Part With One I Loved So Dear, My Loss Is Great, I'll Not Complain, But Trust In Christ To Meet Him Again. Side 3: Sacred To The Memory Of WILLIAM SNELSON (Of This City) Died 28th Oct. 1855 Aged 36 Years.
Reference Number	William Snelson had reference number 114.
Birth	He was born on 20 April 1849 in Chester, at Eaton Road.2
Christening	He was christened on 6 May 1849 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.3
	His father William Snelson died on 28 October 1855 in 33 Handbridge, Chester.
Marriage	William Snelson married Eliza Jane Williams on 2 November 1870 in St. Mary's, Chester, Witnesses to the wedding were Ellen Williams and George Williams. William Snelson signed his name clearly and well, but Eliza was illiterate and left a cross as her mark.4
Residence	In June 1872 William Snelson lived in 44 Handbridge, Chester.5
Freeman	He was made a Freeman of the City in Chester on 1 June 1872.6,5
Occupation	On 1 June 1872 William Snelson was a joiner in 44 Handbridge.
	His daughter Elizabeth Snelson was born before 2 June 1872.
	His daughter Margaret Snelson was born in May 1873.
	His son William Snelson was born in 1874 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
	His daughter Hannah Snelson was born in June 1875.
	His son George Snelson was born about June 1878 in Sandy Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, England.
	His daughter Eliza Jane Snelson was born on 18 July 1879.
	His daughter Emma Snelson was born on 18 January 1881 in 105 Handbridge, Chester, England.
	His son Henry (Harry) Snelson was born on 12 November 1883 in Pycroft Street, St. Mary, Chester, Engand.
	His son John Snelson was born in May 1884 in St. Mary Parish, Chester, England.
	His daughter Ellen Snelson was born in April 1885 in St. Mary Parish, Chester, England.
	His son Henry (Harry) Snelson died on 16 May 1885.
	His daughter Ada Snelson was born on 24 March 1886.
Occupation	In 1888 William Snelson was an innkeeper in "The Grosvenor Arms Hotel", 26 Handbridge, Chester.7
	His daughter Beatrice Snelson was born about April 1888 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
	His daughter Ellen Snelson was born before 11 July 1888 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
	His daughter Beatrice Snelson died on 10 November 1888.
	His son Thomas Snelson was born on 23 September 1889.
Death	William Snelson died on 30 January 1900 in 31 Hartington St, Chester.8
Burial	He was buried on 3 February 1900 in Grave P1047, Chester General Cemetery, Overleigh, Age: 50 y Address: 31 Harbington St Parish: St Mary on the Hill Date of Burial: 03/02/1900 Grave Number: P1047 Page Number: 88 Consecrated: True Cemetery Register: DCE 1/5 Running Number: 6195.8
	His wife Eliza Jane Williams died on 26 January 1922 in 54 Trafford St, Chester, Cheshire.

Census

Label and Year	Manual
Census 1851	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; he is described as a house carpenter and joiner; he and wife Eliza Jane has no children at this time ... if only she knew ! Principal Role Witness Role: resident Original Documents, Source and Citations here9
Census 1851	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171 f.822v. Entry 28 : Handbridge William SNELSON Head Mar. 31 Cowkeeper Chester Margaret Snelson Wife 25 Chester William Snelson son 1 Chester George Snelson son 1m. Chester Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here9
Census 1861	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 Original Documents, Source and Citations here10
Census 1861	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Chester; Witness Role: Step-Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1871	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 11 Back Queen Street, Boughton, Chester; Principal Role Original Documents, Source and Citations here11
Census 1881	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 99 Handbridge, Chester; and he is described as a house carpenter Principal Role Witness Role: Head Original Documents, Source and Citations here12
Census 1891	William Snelson Id #114 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at Oulton Place, St. Oswald, Chester; He is described as a joiner Principal Role Original Documents, Source and Citations here13

Citations

1. [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.
2. [S806] Letter from Tony Fox dated 10 December 1992, Source Element: R3-7227
3. [S193] Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1843-1856, Memo: Annotation: Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1843-1856
   
   mf 98/2 & 3
   
   p23 no 184 18 Dec 1844 Thomas son of Samuel and Margret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Belgrave Place, Handbridge
   
   p52 no 413 3 Jan 1847 Edward son of Samuel and Margret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p90 no 713 6 May 1849 William son of William and Margaret
   Snelson, farmer, Eaton Road Handbridge
   
   p92 no 734 1 Jul 1849 Samuel son of Samuel and Margaret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p120 no 954 6 Apr 1851 George son of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
   
   p141 no 1124 10 Apr 1852 Hannah dau of Samuel and Margaret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p164 no 1312 2 Oct 1853 Elizabeth dau of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
   
   p183 no 1464 7 Dec 1854 Harry son of Edward and Ann Snelson,
   shoemaker, Handbridge
   
   p197 no 1570 3 Feb 1856 Elizabeth dau of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
4. [S117] Chester St. Mary Marriages 1868-1910, R3-1321
5. [S128] Index to the Freeman of the City of Chester, Subset Title: Index to Freemen of City of Chester
   Microform Info: MFR/16
6. [S5656] Register of Freeman Chester 1865-1910 MFR/16
7. [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
8. [S68] Overleigh Grave 1047, Memo: Annotation: Overleigh Grave 1047 (1971 letter from Parks&Cems Supt.)
   
   William Snelson Cowkeeper Handbridge died 28 Oct 1855 aged 36
   
   Elizabeth Snelson daughter of William and Margaret Snelson Curzon Park Chester
   died 31 Oct 1856 aged 9 months
   
   William Snelson 31 Hartington St Handbridge Chester died 30 Jan 1900 aged 50
   years. ( The Oddfellows erected a head stone to him ).
   
   Eliza Jane Snelson 57 Hoole Lane Chester died 26 Jan 1922 aged 73
   
   Emma Sumpter 54 Trafford Street Chester died 12 May 1946 aged 65 years
   
   Henry Sumpter 54 Trafford St Chester died 14 Nov 1946 aged 69
9. [S57] Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171, R3-0849
10. [S5498] Census 1861 Handbridge James Jones (Head)
11. [S5759] Census 1871 Cheshire Williem Snelson a. 21
12. [S214] Census 1881 St. Mary, Chester, Memo: Annotation: Census 1881 St. Mary, Chester
    
    
    
    m/f 146/20 RG 11/3556 Schedule 42
    
    48 Handbridge Grocer's Shop
    Ann Snelson Head Widow 49 Grocer Chester
    Henry Son Unm 26 Grocer Chester
    William son Unm 19 Blacksmith Chester
    Robert son 13 Scholar Chester
    Thomas son 7 scholar Chester
    Martha dau unm 21 Schoolmistress Chester
    Agnes dau 11 Scholar Chester
    Annie dau 10 Scholar Chester
    
    
    Schedule 99 53 Handbridge
    
    In this house along with William & Hannah Roberts and their children who were
    related to the Snelson family lived :-
    
    Annie Snelson granddaughter unm 17 Domestic Servant Chester
    
    The return states that Jane (?) Snelson, the head of the family, was temporarily
    absent at the time of the census. This may mean that Jane was Annies's
    grandmother, and therefore the grandmother of William & Hannah Roberts' two
    children. She may therefore be Hannah's mother perhaps making William & Hannah
    the Uncle and aunt of Annie ?
    
    
    Schedule 235 99 Handbridge
    
    William Snelson Head marr 32 House carpenter Chester
    Eliza Jane wife marr. 33 Manchester
    Elizabeth dau 9 Scholar Chester
    Margaret dau 8 Scholar Chester
    William son 7 Scholar Chester
    Hannah dau 5 Scholar Chester
    George son 3 Chester ( Grandfather of Richard James Snelson )
    Eliza Jane dau 1 Chester
    Emma dau 2 months Chester
    George brother unm 30 House Carpenter Chester
13. [S5760] Census 1891 Cheshire William Snelson a. 41

George Snelson¹

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Census 1851	George Snelson Id #115 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171 f.822v. Entry 28 : Handbridge William SNELSON Head Mar. 31 Cowkeeper Chester Margaret Snelson Wife 25 Chester William Snelson son 1 Chester George Snelson son 1m. Chester Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here9
Census 1851	George Snelson Id #115 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at 28 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; Principal Role Witness Role: resident Original Documents, Source and Citations here9
Census 1861	George Snelson Id #115 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861; James Jones Head Mar 48 Cabinet Maker St. Mary's Chester Margaret Jones Wife Mar 36 Saughull, Cheshire Thomas Jones Son Un 24 Joiner Chester William Jones Son Un 14 Coach Builder Chester Margaret Jones Dau Un 12 Scholar Chester Ann Jones Dau Un 10 Scholar Chester William Snelson Step Son Un 12 Scholar Chester George Snelson Step Son Un 16 Scholar Chester James Jones Son Un 2 Joiner Chester Arthur Jones Son 1 Chester Kate Henshaw Visitor Mar 34 Saughull Original Documents, Source and Citations here10,2,11
Census 1861	George Snelson Id #115 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Chester; Witness Role: Step-Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	George Snelson Id #115 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 99 Handbridge, Chester; and he is described as a house carpenter Witness Role: Brother Original Documents, Source and Citations here5

Citations

1. [S117] Chester St. Mary Marriages 1868-1910, R3-1321
2. [S193] Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1843-1856, Memo: Annotation: Chester St. Mary Baptisms 1843-1856
   
   mf 98/2 & 3
   
   p23 no 184 18 Dec 1844 Thomas son of Samuel and Margret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Belgrave Place, Handbridge
   
   p52 no 413 3 Jan 1847 Edward son of Samuel and Margret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p90 no 713 6 May 1849 William son of William and Margaret
   Snelson, farmer, Eaton Road Handbridge
   
   p92 no 734 1 Jul 1849 Samuel son of Samuel and Margaret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p120 no 954 6 Apr 1851 George son of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
   
   p141 no 1124 10 Apr 1852 Hannah dau of Samuel and Margaret
   Snelson, cabinet maker, Handbridge
   
   p164 no 1312 2 Oct 1853 Elizabeth dau of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
   
   p183 no 1464 7 Dec 1854 Harry son of Edward and Ann Snelson,
   shoemaker, Handbridge
   
   p197 no 1570 3 Feb 1856 Elizabeth dau of William and Margaret
   Snelson, cowkeeper, Handbridge
3. [S128] Index to the Freeman of the City of Chester, Subset Title: Index to Freemen of City of Chester
   Microform Info: MFR/16
4. [S5656] Register of Freeman Chester 1865-1910 MFR/16
5. [S214] Census 1881 St. Mary, Chester, Memo: Annotation: Census 1881 St. Mary, Chester
   
   
   
   m/f 146/20 RG 11/3556 Schedule 42
   
   48 Handbridge Grocer's Shop
   Ann Snelson Head Widow 49 Grocer Chester
   Henry Son Unm 26 Grocer Chester
   William son Unm 19 Blacksmith Chester
   Robert son 13 Scholar Chester
   Thomas son 7 scholar Chester
   Martha dau unm 21 Schoolmistress Chester
   Agnes dau 11 Scholar Chester
   Annie dau 10 Scholar Chester
   
   
   Schedule 99 53 Handbridge
   
   In this house along with William & Hannah Roberts and their children who were
   related to the Snelson family lived :-
   
   Annie Snelson granddaughter unm 17 Domestic Servant Chester
   
   The return states that Jane (?) Snelson, the head of the family, was temporarily
   absent at the time of the census. This may mean that Jane was Annies's
   grandmother, and therefore the grandmother of William & Hannah Roberts' two
   children. She may therefore be Hannah's mother perhaps making William & Hannah
   the Uncle and aunt of Annie ?
   
   
   Schedule 235 99 Handbridge
   
   William Snelson Head marr 32 House carpenter Chester
   Eliza Jane wife marr. 33 Manchester
   Elizabeth dau 9 Scholar Chester
   Margaret dau 8 Scholar Chester
   William son 7 Scholar Chester
   Hannah dau 5 Scholar Chester
   George son 3 Chester ( Grandfather of Richard James Snelson )
   Eliza Jane dau 1 Chester
   Emma dau 2 months Chester
   George brother unm 30 House Carpenter Chester
6. [S5505] Chester FHS BDMs
7. [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
8. [S688] Overleigh Cemetery 1850-1897, Memo: Annotation: Overleigh Cemetery 1850-1897
   
   
   Snelson William Handbridge 1454 1855
   
   Snelson Sarah Pepper Street 1480 1855
   
   Snelson Elizabeth Handbridge 1912 1856
   
   Snelson Elizabeth Handbridge 2398 1857
   
   Snelson Walter Handbridge 2960 1858
   
   Snelson Sam'l Handbridge 4023 1860
   
   Snelson Edward Handbridge 308 1876
   
   Snelson Lucy Handbridge 3757 1880
   
   Snelson Samuel Handbridge 3757 1880
   
   Snelson Mary Handbridge 6095 1883
   
   Snelson Harry Pycroft Street 741 1885
   
   Snelson Margaret Handbridge 1002 1885
   
   Snelson Ann Pepper Street 2555 1887
   
   Snelson John St John Street 3624 1889
   
   Snelson Annie Handbridge 3680 1889
   
   Snelson Anne Handbridge 4581 1890
   
   Snelson Mary 57 Bridge Street Row 5201
   
   Snelson George 25 Handbridge 5701
9. [S57] Census 1851 Handbridge HO/107/2171, R3-0849
10. [S5498] Census 1861 Handbridge James Jones (Head)
11. [S5458] 1851 Census

John Pierce

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John Pierce 1843-1910

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1851	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1851 at Holy Trinity Original Documents, Source and Citations here3
Census 1861	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Penyllan Hall, Morton Anglecorum, Denbighshire, Wales; John seems to be have been employed as a servant in the role of a painter in the home os Janes Hardcastle, a cotton bleacher. Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1871	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here4
Census 1891	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 39 Beaconsfield, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 1901	John Pierce Id #117 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 3 Trinity Street, Chester; in 1901, a few doors away at #11 Trinity Street, we find Samuel Snelson, joiner-carpenter, his second wife Elizabeth Snelson and my grandfather, Harold Snelson aged 18. So Harold and Nessie (a shop assistant aged 17 years) were neighbours! Original Documents, Source and Citations here2

Citations

1. [S6067] Birth certificate. Chester, Cheshire. 19 Jan 1884. Certificate No: 1884 Mar CHESTER 8A 390. Note: Mother is noted as Elizabeth Pierce, formerly Mason.
2. [S5508] Census 1901, Census Type: Census 1901
   Census Place: Chester, 3 Princes Street
3. [S5736] Census 1851 Cheshire John Pierce a.8
4. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire
5. [S5971] Head: John Pierce
   Age: 47
   County: Cheshire

Elizabeth Mason

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Elizabeth Mason 1844 - 1920

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1851	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1851 at Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here3
Census 1871	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here4
Census 1891	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 39 Beaconsfield, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 1901	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 3 Trinity Street, Chester; in 1901, a few doors away at #11 Trinity Street, we find Samuel Snelson, joiner-carpenter, his second wife Elizabeth Snelson and my grandfather, Harold Snelson aged 18. So Harold and Nessie (a shop assistant aged 17 years) were neighbours! Original Documents, Source and Citations here6
Census 1911	Elizabeth Mason Id #118 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at 11 Victoria Road, Chester; Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Principal Role Original Documents, Source and Citations here

Citations

1. [S5735] Margaret Howlett, Research by Margaret Howlett
2. [S5734] Margaret Howlett (Webb), Pierce Family - Email from Margaret Howlett (Webb)
3. [S5648] Census 1851 Cheshire Elizabeth Mason a. 37, Census Type: Census 1851 Cheshire
   Census Place: Foregate Street, Chester
4. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire
5. [S5971] Head: John Pierce
   Age: 47
   County: Cheshire
6. [S5508] Census 1901, Census Type: Census 1901
   Census Place: Chester, 3 Princes Street

John William Pierce

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John William Pierce

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1871	John William Pierce Id #119 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1871	John William Pierce Id #119 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	John William Pierce Id #119 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester; Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1881	John William Pierce Id #119 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1891	John William Pierce Id #119 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at Trinity, Chester; Witness Role: Son-in-Law Original Documents, Source and Citations here

Citations

1. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire

Anne Elizabeth Pierce

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Anne Elizabeth Pierce 1867-1956

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1871	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1871	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at 33 Foregate Street, Chester; In 1871, there were two Heads of the household - John Pierce with his wife Elizabeth and 2 children, John William and Annie PLUS the other Head, Elizabeth Mason (John Pierce's Mother in law) who was a charwoman, and her daughter Sarah aged 24, a dressmaker. Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 1881	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester; Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1881	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1891	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 31 Beaconsfield, Chester; Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
Census 1891	Anne Elizabeth Pierce Id #120 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 39 Beaconsfield, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here2

Citations

1. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire
2. [S5971] Head: John Pierce
   Age: 47
   County: Cheshire

Miriam Catherine Pierce

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Citations

1. [S5508] Census 1901, Census Type: Census 1901
   Census Place: Chester, 3 Princes Street

George Albert Pierce

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George Albert Pierce 1872-1894

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1881	George Albert Pierce Id #122 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester; Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1881	George Albert Pierce Id #122 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here1

Citations

1. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire

Thomas Henry Pierce

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Harry Pierce

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Harry Pierce 1878-1964

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Marriage	Harry Pierce married Gertrude N. Taylor in an unknown place.
Occupation	Harry Pierce was a County Rea cord Office in Chester.
Reference Number	He had reference number 124.
Birth	He was born on 5 January 1878.
	His daughter Lavinia G H Pierce was born on 22 October 1904 in St. Asaph, Denbighshire, Wales.
	His son George Albert Horace Pierce was born on 8 February 1906 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
	His father John Pierce died on 10 February 1910 in Albion Cottage, Victoria Street, Chester, England.
	His daughter Freda Clarice Pierce was born on 4 March 1912 in an unknown place.
Witness	Harry Pierce witnessed the marriage of John Mason-Pierce and Florence Margaret ("Madge") Morrison on 4 September 1915 in Llangwstennin, Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
	His mother Elizabeth Mason died on 3 January 1920 in The Mill, Ellesmere, Cheshire, England.
	His wife Gertrude N. Taylor died in 1935.
Death	Harry Pierce died on 16 February 1964.
Burial	He was buried on 19 February 1964.

Census

Label and Year	Manual
Census 1881	Harry Pierce Id #124 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester; Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1881	Harry Pierce Id #124 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1891	Harry Pierce Id #124 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 31 Beaconsfield, Chester; Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
Census 1891	Harry Pierce Id #124 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 39 Beaconsfield, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here2

Citations

1. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire
2. [S5971] Head: John Pierce
   Age: 47
   County: Cheshire

Margaret Sarah Pierce

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Margaret Sarah Pierce 1880-1965

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Label and Year	Manual
Census 1881	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
Census 1881	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 3 April 1881 at Richmond Place, Boughton, Chester; Witness Role: Head of Household Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
Census 1891	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 31 Beaconsfield, Chester; Witness Role: Son Original Documents, Source and Citations here3
Census 1891	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 5 April 1891 at 39 Beaconsfield, Chester; She is referred to as "Maggie" ... and I always referred to her as "Aunty Mag". Original Documents, Source and Citations here3
Census 1901	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 3 Trinity Street, Chester; in 1901, a few doors away at #11 Trinity Street, we find Samuel Snelson, joiner-carpenter, his second wife Elizabeth Snelson and my grandfather, Harold Snelson aged 18. So Harold and Nessie (a shop assistant aged 17 years) were neighbours! Witness Role: Daughter Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1901	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at 3 Trinity Street, Chester; in 1901, a few doors away at #11 Trinity Street, we find Samuel Snelson, joiner-carpenter, his second wife Elizabeth Snelson and my grandfather, Harold Snelson aged 18. So Harold and Nessie (a shop assistant aged 17 years) were neighbours! Original Documents, Source and Citations here1
Census 1911	Margaret Sarah Pierce Id #125 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at 11 Victoria Road, Chester; Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household Witness Role: Witness Original Documents, Source and Citations here

Citations

1. [S5508] Census 1901, Census Type: Census 1901
   Census Place: Chester, 3 Princes Street
2. [S5957] Census 1881 Cheshire John Pierce a 38, Head: John Pierce
   Age: 38
   County: Cheshire
3. [S5971] Head: John Pierce
   Age: 47
   County: Cheshire