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Thomas Walsh

• Last Edited: 2015-07-26

Henry Lear

• Last Edited: 2021-05-12

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Thomas Walsh

Key Events

Birth		1831, Outwood, Cheadle, Cheshire
Marriage	Margaret Higson	12 Nov 1855, St Thomas, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Lancashire1
Death Reg.		c Nov 1899, Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England2

Detailed Timeline

1831	Henry Lear was born at Outwood, Cheadle, Cheshire.
12 Nov 1855	Henry Lear, son of Thomas Walsh, married Margaret Higson, daughter of William Higson and Mary Moore, at St Thomas, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Lancashire. Henry, 24, bachelor, dyer, Reddish; Father: Thomas Walsh, Labourer Margaret, 24, spinster, Levenshulms; Father: William Higson, Labourer Witnesses: John Higson, Elizabeth Higson Identified witnesses: Elizabeth Higson and John Higson.1
c May 1856	The birth of his daughter Mary Hannah Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.3
c Feb 1858	The birth of his son Joseph Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.4
c Nov 1858	The death of his daughter, Mary Hannah Lear, was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.5
c May 1860	The birth of his son John Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.6
7 Apr 1861	Henry Lear appeared as Head in the 1861 census at Rushford Bridge, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 28 , marr , Labourer , born Handforth, Cheshire. Household included:- Margaret Lear, Joseph Lear and John Lear.7
c Aug 1863	The birth of his son William Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.8
c Nov 1867	The birth of his daughter Ann Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.9
2 Apr 1871	Henry Lear appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 5, Brook Terrace, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 39 , mar , Labourer India rubber works , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household included:- Margaret Lear, Joseph Lear, John Lear, William Lear and Ann Lear.10
c Aug 1876	The birth of his son Harry Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.11
c Feb 1881	His son, Joseph Lear, married Mary Jane Roper at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire.12
3 Apr 1881	Henry Lear appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 5, Brook Terrace, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 49 , mar , General Labourer , born Handforth, Cheshire. Household included:- Margaret Lear, John Lear, William Lear, Ann Lear and Harry Lear.13
c Nov 1887	His daughter, Ann Lear, married Charles Hibbert at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire.14
25 Dec 1890	His son, William Lear, married Mary Elizabeth Williams at St Benedict, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire.15
5 Apr 1891	Henry Lear appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 5, Brook Terrace, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 59 , mar , Labourer , born Outwood, Cheshire. Household included:- Margaret Lear, John Lear and Harry Lear.16
c Nov 1899	Henry Lear's death was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England. 1899 OND quarter , age 68.2

Henry Roper

• Last Edited: 2021-05-10

Sarah Leach¹

• Last Edited: 2021-05-10

Mary Jane Roper

• Last Edited: 2022-11-16

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Henry Roper
• Mother: Sarah Leach

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Feb 1859, Burton-on-Trent R.D., England1
Marriage	Joseph Lear	c Feb 1881, St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		Jan 1913, Prestwich R.D., England3
Burial		23 Jan 1913, Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

c Feb 1859	Her birth was registered in Burton-on-Trent R.D., England, in the 1859 JFM quarter. MMN Leach.1
10 Mar 1859	Mary Jane Roper was baptized at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Daughter of Henry and Sarah Roper.5
c Feb 1881	Mary Jane Roper, daughter of Henry Roper and Sarah Leach, married Joseph Lear, son of Henry Lear and Margaret Higson, at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire. 1881 JFM quarter.2
	The marriage was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1881 JFM quarter.2
3 Apr 1881	Mary Jane Lear appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of Joseph Lear at 1, Byrom Street, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 22 , married , born Loughborough, Leicestershire.6
c Feb 1882	The birth of her daughter Ethel Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.7
c May 1886	The birth of her daughter Maggie Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.8
c Aug 1902	Her daughter, Ethel Lear, married Richard Wing at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire.9
2 Apr 1911	Mary Jane Lear appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of Joseph Lear at 1, Blakey St, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 52 , married 30 years, 2 children, 1 alive, 1 died , born Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Household included:- Harry Wing.10
Jan 1913	Mary Jane Lear's death was registered in Prestwich R.D., England. 1913 JFM quarter , age 53.3
23 Jan 1913	She was buried at Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire. Grave: H Consecrated 229.4

Richard Wing¹

• Last Edited: 2021-05-10

• Charts: HIGSON-G

Key Events

Marriage

Ethel Lear

c Aug 1902, St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1902	The marriage was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1902 JAS quarter.1
c Aug 1902	Richard Wing married Ethel Lear, daughter of Joseph Lear and Mary Jane Roper, at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire. 1902 JAS quarter.1
14 Jun 1904	His son Harry Wing was born.2,3

Joseph Williams

• Last Edited: 2021-05-10

Mary Gregory¹

• Last Edited: 2021-05-10

Mary Elizabeth Williams¹

• Last Edited: 2021-05-12

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Joseph Williams
• Mother: Mary Gregory

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Nov 1867, Great Boughton R.D., England1
Marriage	William Lear	25 Dec 1890, St Benedict, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire2
Death		4 Jul 1940, 203, Greenwood House, Manchester, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1867	Her birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1867 OND quarter. MMN Gregory.1
25 Dec 1890	Mary Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Joseph Williams and Mary Gregory, married William Lear, son of Henry Lear and Margaret Higson, at St Benedict, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. William Lear, 27, Bachelor, Labourer, 40 Marshall Street; Father: Henry Lear, Labourer Mary Elizabeth Williams, 23, Spinster, 40 Marshall Street; Father: Joseph Williams (deceased), Compositor Joseph Gregory Wlliams Selina Dain.2
5 Apr 1891	Mary Elizabeth Lear appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of William Lear at 1, Victoria St, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 23 , Married , born Chester, Cheshire.4
31 Dec 1893	Her son Joseph Lear was born.5
c Feb 1895	The birth of her son William Lear was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.6
31 Mar 1901	Mary Elizabeth Lear appeared as Wife in the 1901 census in the household of William Lear at 127, Earl Street, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 33 , Married , born Chester, Cheshire. Household included:- Joseph Lear and William Lear.7
2 Apr 1911	Mary Elizabeth Lear appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of William Lear at 7, Dryden Street, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 42 , Married 20 years 2 children, 2 living , born Chester, Cheshire. Household included:- Joseph Lear and William Lear.8
14 Jul 1916	Her son, William Lear, died France Killed in Action, WW1.9
4 Jul 1940	Mary Elizabeth Lear died at 203, Greenwood House, Manchester, Lancashire. from probate.3
Jul 1940	Mary Elizabeth Lear's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1940 JAS quarter , age 72.10
19 Jul 1940	Probate - Mary Elizabeth Lear of 203 Greenwood House, Manchester, Widow, died 4 July 1940. Admin at Manchester to Joseph Lear, Railway motor fitter.3

Charles Hibbert¹

• Last Edited: 2021-05-12

• Charts: HIGSON-G

Key Events

Birth		c 18642
Marriage	Ann Lear	c Nov 1887, St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire1
Death Reg.		Feb 1900, Chorlton R.D., England2
Burial		3 Mar 1900, Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

c 1864	Charles Hibbert was born. from age at death.2
c Nov 1887	The marriage was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1885 OND quarter.1
c Nov 1887	Charles Hibbert married Ann Lear, daughter of Henry Lear and Margaret Higson, at St John, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire.1
c Feb 1888	The birth of his daughter Annie Hibbert was registered in Prestwich R.D., England.4
c Feb 1891	The birth of his son John William Hibbert was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.5
5 Apr 1891	Charles Hibbert appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 649, Stockport Road, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 27 , Married , Coachman, Domestic Service , born Leeds, Yorkshire. Household included:- Ann Hibbert, Annie Hibbert and John William Hibbert.6
c Feb 1893	The death of his daughter, Annie Hibbert, was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.7
15 Nov 1895	His son Frederick Hibbert was born.8
c Feb 1898	The birth of his son Harold Hibbert was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.9
c Nov 1899	The birth of his son James Henry Hibbert was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.10
Feb 1900	Charles Hibbert's death was registered in Chorlton R.D., England. 1900 JFM quarter , age 36.2
3 Mar 1900	He was buried at Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire. Grave: D Conc 1121 Note wife Ann, Son John William and Ann daughter Margaret Elderton.3

Alfred Henry Elderton

• Last Edited: 2021-05-12

Margaret Coffey

• Last Edited: 2021-05-12

John Frederick Elderton

• Last Edited: 2022-04-12

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Alfred Henry Elderton
• Mother: Margaret Coffey

Detailed Timeline

28 Sep 1875	John Frederick Elderton was born. from 1939 register.1
Oct 1875	His birth was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1875 OND quarter. MMN Coffey.4
2 Jan 1876	He was baptized at St Matthew, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Son of Alfred Henry and Margaret Elderton, 12 Rose Grove, Clerk.5
c Feb 1902	The marriage of John Frederick Elderton and Ann Hibbert, daughter of Henry Lear and Margaret Higson, was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1902 JFM quarter.2
c Aug 1902	The birth of his daughter Margaret Alexandra Elderton was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.6
Oct 1902	The death of his daughter, Margaret Alexandra Elderton, was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.7
c Nov 1903	The birth of his daughter Emily Elderton was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.8
c May 1905	The birth of his daughter Evelyn Elderton was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.9
c Feb 1907	The birth of his daughter Florrie Elderton was registered in Chorlton R.D., England.10
2 Apr 1911	John Frederick Elderton appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 649, Stockport Road, Gorton, Lancashire. Age 36 , Married , Tram Conductor , born Longsight, Lancashire. Household included:- Ann Elderton, Emily Elderton, Evelyn Elderton, Florrie Elderton, John William Hibbert and Frederick Hibbert.11
28 Jan 1928	His daughter, Emily Elderton, married Burt Williamson at St Agnes, Birch-in-Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire.5
Aug 1934	The death of his wife, Ann Elderton, was registered in Manchester South R.D., England.12
Sep 1939	John Frederick Elderton appeared on the 1939 population register at 16, Smart Street, Manchester, Lancashire. Widower; Cleaner Tram Shed, Retired.1
c Aug 1952	John Frederick Elderton's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1952 JAS quarter , age 76.3

Frank Higginson¹

• Last Edited: 2021-10-29

• Charts: HIGSON-G

Key Events

Birth		17 Oct 18732
Marriage	Hilda Massey	c Feb 1918, Reddish Green Methodist Church, Reddish, Lancashire1
Death		26 Apr 1951, 144, Gorton Rd, Reddish, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

17 Oct 1873	Frank Higginson was born. from 1939 register.2
c Feb 1918	Frank Higginson married Hilda Massey, daughter of James Massey and Annie Goodier, at Reddish Green Methodist Church, Reddish, Lancashire. 1918 JFM quarter.1
c Feb 1918	The marriage was registered in Stockport R.D., England, in 1918 JFM quarter.1
28 Jan 1920	His daughter Elsie Condliffe was born.4
20 Jan 1923	His daughter Marian Higginson was born.2
11 Sep 1925	His son Frank Higginson was born.2
18 Oct 1933	Frank Higginson was an executor of James Massey's estate.3
Sep 1939	Frank Higginson appeared on the 1939 population register at 144, Gorton Rd, Reddish, Lancashire. Married; Mule Spinner, Cotton Mill.. Also present Hilda Higginson, Marian Higginson, Frank Higginson and Ethel Massey.2
26 Apr 1951	Frank Higginson died at 144, Gorton Rd, Reddish, Lancashire. from probate.3
Apr 1951	Frank Higginson's death was registered in Stockport R.D., England. 1951 AMJ quarter , age 77.5
25 Jun 1951	Probate - Frank Higginson of 144 Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, died 26 April 1951. Admin at Manchester to Hilda Higginson, Widow.3

Emily Williams

• Last Edited: 2022-10-27

• Charts: HIGSON-G

Key Events

Birth		5 Apr 1862, Yorkley, Gloucestershire2,3
Marriage	John Henry Goodier	18 Aug 1894, Tiviot Dale Chapel, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire4
Death		20 Jun 1946, 21, Windmill Lane, Reddish, Lancashire5

Detailed Timeline

5 Apr 1862	Emily Williams was born at Yorkley, Gloucestershire. from 1939 register and census.2,3
18 Aug 1894	Emily Williams married John Henry Goodier, son of John Goodier and Elizabeth Higson, at Tiviot Dale Chapel, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire. John Henry Goodier, 32, Bachelor, Calico Machine Printer, 189 Gorton Road, Reddish; Father John Goodier, Machine Calico Printer Emily Williams, 32, Spinster, Reddish Vale, Reddish; Father: John Williams, Farmer Witnesses: Wm Goodier, Frank Williams, Emily Goodier.4
	The marriage was registered in Stockport R.D., England, in 1894 JAS quarter.1
15 May 1896	Her daughter Mabel Goodier was born at Reddish, Lancashire.2,3
31 Mar 1901	Emily Goodier appeared as Wife in the 1901 census in the household of John Henry Goodier at 114, Gorton Rd, Reddish, Lancashire. Age 38 , married , born Yorkley, Gloucestershire. Household included:- Mabel Goodier.6
2 Apr 1911	Emily Goodier appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 21, Windmill Lane, Reddish, Lancashire. Age 48 , Married 16 years, 1 child , born Yorkly, Gloucestershire. Household included:- Mabel Goodier.7
19 Jun 1921	Emily Goodier appeared as Wife in the 1921 census in the household of John Henry Goodier at 21, Windmill Lane, Reddish, Lancashire. Age 59y 2m , married , Home Duties , born Yorkley, Gloucestershire. Household included:- Mabel Goodier.8
c Nov 1936	The death of her husband, John, was registered in Stockport R.D., England; 1936 OND quarter , age 74.9
Sep 1939	Emily Goodier appeared on the 1939 population register at 21, Windmill Lane, Reddish, Lancashire. Widow; UDD.. Also present Mabel Goodier.10
20 Jun 1946	Emily Williams died at 21, Windmill Lane, Reddish, Lancashire. from probate.5
	Emily Goodier's death was registered in Stockport R.D., England. 1946 AMJ quarter , age 84.11
25 Oct 1946	Probate - Emily Goodier of 21 Windmill Lane, North Reddish, Stockport, Lancashire, widow, died 20 June 1946. Probate at The Principal Registry, London, to Mabel Goodier, spinster.5