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William Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2018-10-25

Key Events

Birth		c 1802
Marriage	Ellen Woodruff	25 Dec 1821, St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury, Lancashire1
Death Reg.		Jan 1871, Chorley R.D., England2
Burial		25 Jan 1871, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c 1802	William Shorrock was born. from age at death.
25 Dec 1821	William Shorrock married Ellen Woodruff at St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury, Lancashire. William Shorrock, Weaver of this parish Ellen Woodruff, spinster, of this parish Witnesses: Thomas Shorrock, John Valentine.1
c 1826	His son Ralph Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1836	His son William Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1839	His son John Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1840	His daughter Esther Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
c Aug 1849	The marriage of his son, Ralph Shorrock, to Margery Foster was registered in Chorley R.D., England.3
4 Apr 1858	His son, Ralph Shorrock, married Mary Rigby at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire.4
7 Apr 1861	William Shorrock appeared as Head in the 1861 census at Size House Cottages, Victoria Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 58 , marr , Carter to C. Sp. Manufy (Carter to Cotton Spinning Manufactery) , born Over Darwen, Lancashire. Household included:- Helen Shorrock, William Shorrock, John Shorrock, Esther Shorrock, Ralph Shorrock, William Shorrock and Robert Shorrock.
20 May 1861	His daughter, Esther Shorrock, married George Riding at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire.
Aug 1867	The death of his son, Ralph Shorrock, was registered in Chorley R.D., England.5
Jan 1871	William Shorrock's death was registered in Chorley R.D., England. 1871 JFM quarter , age 69.2
25 Jan 1871	He was buried at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 69 of Wheelton Heapy.1

Ellen Woodruff

• Last Edited: 2021-10-31

Key Events

Birth		c 1803
Marriage	William Shorrock	25 Dec 1821, St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c 1803	Ellen Woodruff was born. from census.
25 Dec 1821	Ellen Woodruff married William Shorrock at St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury, Lancashire. William Shorrock, Weaver of this parish Ellen Woodruff, spinster, of this parish Witnesses: Thomas Shorrock, John Valentine.1
c 1826	Her son Ralph Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1836	Her son William Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1839	Her son John Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
1840	Her daughter Esther Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
7 Apr 1861	Helen Shorrock appeared as Wife in the 1861 census in the household of William Shorrock at Size House Cottages, Victoria Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 59 , marr , A H , born Penwortham, Lancashire. Household included:- William Shorrock, John Shorrock, Esther Shorrock, Ralph Shorrock, William Shorrock and Robert Shorrock.
2 Apr 1871	Ellen Shorrock appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 16, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 70 , Widow , Housekeeper , born Penwortham, Lancashire. Household included:- John Shorrock, Esther Riding, William Shorrock, Robert Shorrock, William Riding and Alice Riding.2

William Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2018-10-24

• Father: William Shorrock (c 1802-1871)
• Mother: Ellen Woodruff (c 1803-)

John Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2018-10-24

• Father: William Shorrock (c 1802-1871)
• Mother: Ellen Woodruff (c 1803-)

Ralph Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2023-02-07

• Charts: RIGBY-2

• Father: William Shorrock (c 1802-1871)
• Mother: Ellen Woodruff (c 1803-)

Key Events

Birth		c 1826, Over Darwen, Lancashire
Marr Reg	Margery Foster	c Aug 1849, Chorley R.D., England1
Marriage	Mary Rigby	4 Apr 1858, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		Aug 1867, Chorley R.D., England3
Burial		3 Sep 1867, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

c 1826	Ralph Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire. from census.
c Aug 1849	The marriage of Ralph Shorrock and Margery Foster was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1849 JAS quarter.1
c Nov 1850	The birth of his son William Shorrock was registered in Chorley R.D., England.
30 Mar 1851	Ralph Shorrock appeared as Head in the 1851 census at Chorley Moor, Chorley, Lancashire. Age 25 , marr , Overlooker at Colliery , born Over Darwin, Lancashire. Household included:- Margery Shorrock and William Shorrock.4
Jul 1853	The death of his wife, Margary, was registered in Brindle/Withnell, Chorley R.D., England; 1853 JAS quarter , age 35.5
4 Apr 1858	Ralph Shorrock, son of William Shorrock and Ellen Woodruff, married Mary Rigby, daughter of Robert Rigby and Ann Smith, at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Ralph, Widower, 32, Overlooker, Wheelton; Father: William Shorrock, Farmer Mary, Spinster, 27, Wheelton; Father: Robert Rigby, Weaver Witnesses: Jane Shorrock, Jane Rigby.2
	The marriage of Ralph Shorrock and Mary Rigby, daughter of Robert Rigby and Ann Smith, was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1858 AMJ quarter.6
c May 1858	The birth of his son Robert Shorrock was registered in Chorley R.D., England.7
Jul 1858	The death of his wife, Mary, was registered in Chorley R.D., England; 1858 JAS quarter , age 30.8
7 Apr 1861	Ralph Shorrock appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of William Shorrock at Size House Cottages, Victoria Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 35 , Widr , P Loom C W (Power Loom Cotton Weaver) , born Over Darwen, Lancashire. Household included:- Helen Shorrock, William Shorrock, John Shorrock, Esther Shorrock, William Shorrock and Robert Shorrock.
Aug 1867	Ralph Shorrock's death was registered in Chorley R.D., England. 1868 JAs quarter , age 40.3
3 Sep 1867	He was buried at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 40 of Wheelton.2

Margery Foster

• Last Edited: 2018-10-24

Key Events

Birth		1818, Penwortham, Lancashire
Marr Reg	Ralph Shorrock	c Aug 1849, Chorley R.D., England2
Death Reg.		Jul 1853, Brindle/Withnell, Chorley R.D., England3
Burial		12 Jul 1853, St Paul, Withnell, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

1818	Margery Foster was born at Penwortham, Lancashire.
15 Nov 1818	She was baptized at St Mary, Penwortham, Lancashire. Dau of James Foster & Betty; Abode:Penwortham; Father's Occupation: Weaver.5
c Aug 1849	The marriage of Margery Foster and Ralph Shorrock, son of William Shorrock and Ellen Woodruff, was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1849 JAS quarter.2
c Nov 1850	The birth of her son William Shorrock was registered in Chorley R.D., England.
30 Mar 1851	Margery Shorrock appeared as Wife in the 1851 census in the household of Ralph Shorrock at Chorley Moor, Chorley, Lancashire. Age 31 , marr , born Penwortham, Lancashire. Household included:- William Shorrock.6
Jul 1853	Margary Shorrock's death was registered in Brindle/Withnell, Chorley R.D., England. 1853 JAS quarter , age 35.3
12 Jul 1853	She was buried at St Paul, Withnell, Lancashire. Age 35 of Withnell.4

William Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2018-10-24

• Father: Ralph Shorrock (c 1826-1867)
• Mother: Margery Foster (1818-1853)

Esther Shorrock

• Last Edited: 2021-10-29

• Father: William Shorrock (c 1802-1871)
• Mother: Ellen Woodruff (c 1803-)

Key Events

Birth		1840, Over Darwen, Lancashire
Marriage	George Riding	20 May 1861, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire

Detailed Timeline

1840	Esther Shorrock was born at Over Darwen, Lancashire.
7 Apr 1861	She appeared as daughter in the 1861 census in the household of William Shorrock at Size House Cottages, Victoria Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 21 , Single , P Loom C W (Power Loom Cotton Weaver) , born Over Darwen, Lancashire. Household included:- Helen Shorrock, William Shorrock, John Shorrock, Ralph Shorrock, William Shorrock and Robert Shorrock.
20 May 1861	Esther Shorrock, daughter of William Shorrock and Ellen Woodruff, married George Riding at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. George Riding, 21, Bachelor, Weaver, Whittle-le-Woods; Father: John Riding, Weaver Esther Shorrock, 21, Spinster, Wheelton; Father: William Shorrock,Carter Witnesses: Robert Rigby, Jane Miller.
c Feb 1863	The birth of her son William Riding was registered in Chorley R.D., England.1
c Aug 1865	The birth of her daughter Alice Riding was registered in Chorley R.D., England.2
2 Apr 1871	Esther Riding appeared as daughter in the 1871 census in the household of Ellen Shorrock at 16, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 31 , widow , Cotton weaver , born Darwen, Lancashire. Household included:- John Shorrock, William Shorrock, Robert Shorrock, William Riding and Alice Riding.3

George Riding

• Last Edited: 2021-10-29

Key Events

Birth		1840
Marriage	Esther Shorrock	20 May 1861, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire

Detailed Timeline

1840	George Riding was born.
20 May 1861	George Riding married Esther Shorrock, daughter of William Shorrock and Ellen Woodruff, at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. George Riding, 21, Bachelor, Weaver, Whittle-le-Woods; Father: John Riding, Weaver Esther Shorrock, 21, Spinster, Wheelton; Father: William Shorrock,Carter Witnesses: Robert Rigby, Jane Miller.
c Feb 1863	The birth of his son William Riding was registered in Chorley R.D., England.1
c Aug 1865	The birth of his daughter Alice Riding was registered in Chorley R.D., England.2

William Riding

• Last Edited: 2021-10-29

• Father: George Riding (1840-)
• Mother: Esther Shorrock (1840-)

Alice Riding

• Last Edited: 2021-10-29

• Father: George Riding (1840-)
• Mother: Esther Shorrock (1840-)

James Richard Fowler

• Last Edited: 2020-10-26

• Charts: GRIMSHAW, RIGBY-2

Key Events

Birth		11 Sep 18871
Marr Reg	Elizabeth Mary Shorrock	c Aug 1912, Preston R.D., England2
Death		9 Jan 1958, The Willows Continuation Hospital, Preston, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

11 Sep 1887	James Richard Fowler was born. from 1939 register.1
c Aug 1912	The marriage of James Richard Fowler and Elizabeth Mary Shorrock, daughter of Robert Shorrock and Anne Mary Grimshaw, was registered in Preston R.D., England, in 1912 JAS quarter.2
13 Jul 1915	His daughter Isabella Fowler was born.
c May 1939	The marriage of his daughter, Isabella Fowler, to George Arthur Forshaw was registered in Preston R.D., England.4
Sep 1939	James Richard Fowler appeared on the 1939 population register at 100, Emmanuel Street, Preston, Lancashire. Married; Cloth Looker Fire Fighter.. Also present Elizabeth Mary Fowler.5
9 Jan 1958	James Richard Fowler died at The Willows Continuation Hospital, Preston, Lancashire. from probate.3
Jan 1958	James Richard Fowler's death was registered in Preston R.D., England. 1958 JFM quarter , age 70.6
27 Feb 1958	Probate - James Richard Fowler of 100 Emmanuel Street, Preston, died 9 Jan 1958 at The Willows Continuation Hospital, Preston. Admin at Lancaster to Isabella Forshaw, (wife of George Arthur Forshaw), (wife of Clifford Bernard Taylor).3

George Arthur Forshaw

• Last Edited: 2020-10-26

• Charts: GRIMSHAW, RIGBY-2

Robert Norris¹

• Last Edited: 2020-10-26

• Charts: GRIMSHAW, RIGBY-2