Gerrard Cowell1

ID #2421, (5 Nov 1786-30 Dec 1858)
  • Last Edited: 2023-09-25
  • Reference: COWELL

Family 1: Mary Finch (c 1789-Feb 1831)

Family 2: Alice Pimlott (c 1796-Feb 1847)

Family 3: Jane Sunderland (-Jan 1875)

Detailed Timeline

5 Nov 1786Gerrard Cowell was born.
from baptism register.1
20 Nov 1786He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabel his wife, daughter of Gerard and Nancy Bancks, Abode: Weint, Occupation: Pewterer.1
Jun 1805His mother, Isabel Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 40.1
15 Sep 1812Gerrard Cowell witnessed the marriage of Thomas Roby and Ann Cowell at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1
22 Jan 1817Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Mary Finch at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.
Gerrard Cowell of this parish and township of Pendleton, Liquor Merchant and Mary Finch of the same parish and town, Spinster, married by Banns Witnesses: Thomas Norris.2
2 Sep 1817His son John Finch Cowell was born.1
Dec 1819His son Nicholas Cowell was born.1
Jan 1820His son, Nicholas Cowell, died Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 2 weeks.1
c Feb 1821His daughter Isabella Cowell was born.
Apr 1821His daughter, Isabella Cowell, died Manchester, Lancashire, Age: 6 weeks.1
c Nov 1825His daughter Mary Isabella Cowell was born.1
Jun 1826His daughter, Mary Isabella Cowell, died Manchester, Lancashire, Age: 7 months.1
Apr 1830His father, Nicholas Cowell, died Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 65.1
Feb 1831His wife, Mary died Manchester, Lancashire.1
5 Oct 1843Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Alice Pimlott at St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire.
Gerrard Cowell, full age, Widower, Yarn Merchant, Manchester; Father: Nicholas Cowell, Corn Dealer.
Alice Pimlott, Full age, Widow, Bath Buildings, Warrington;
Witnesses: Geo Wrigley, Sarah Roby.3
Feb 1847His wife, Alice died Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, Age: 51.1
25 Aug 1847His son, John Finch Cowell, married Ann Roby at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.2
1 Jun 1848Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Jane Leresche at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.
Gerrard Cowell, full age, Widower, Agent, Manchester; Father: Nicholas Cowell, Corn Dealer
Jane Leresche, Full Age, Widow, Manchester; Father: John Sunderland, Gentleman
Witnesses: John Henry Leresche, Charles Samuel Leresche.2
Nov 1854His son, John Finch Cowell, died Age: 37.5
30 Dec 1858Gerrard Cowell died at Sale, Cheshire.
from probate.4
5 Jan 1859He was buried at St Matthew, Stretford, Lancashire.
Age: 73, Abode: Sale, Name incorrectly recorded as James.2
18 Feb 1859Probate - Gerrard Cowell of Manchester, Lancashire and Sale, Cheshire, Commission and Yarn Agent, died 30 Dec 1858 at Chapel Lane, Sale, Cheshire. Probate at Chester to Jane Cowell, of Chapel Lane, Sale, Widow and John Henry Proctor Leresche, 2 St James Square, Manchester, Esquire, Barrister at Law the two executors.4

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  3. [S591] Website - On line Parish Clerk - Lancashire.
  4. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.
  5. [S666] Parish Records.

John Finch Cowell1

ID #2422, (2 Sep 1817-Nov 1854)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28
  • Reference: COWELL

Family: Ann Roby (25 Aug 1824-)

Key Events

Birth2 Sep 18171
MarriageAnn Roby25 Aug 1847, St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire2
DeathNov 18543
Burial24 Nov 1854, Holy Trinity, Southport, Lancashire

Detailed Timeline

2 Sep 1817John Finch Cowell was born.
from baptism register.1
27 Sep 1817He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st son of Gerrard Cowell and Mary, Wall gate, Liquor Merchant.1
Feb 1831His mother, Mary Cowell, died Manchester, Lancashire.1
8 Aug 1839John Finch Cowell witnessed the marriage of Thomas Briggs and Elizabeth Cowell at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.2
25 Aug 1847John Finch Cowell, son of Gerrard Cowell and Mary Finch, married Ann Roby, daughter of Thomas Roby and Ann Cowell, at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.
John Finch Cowell, full age, Bachelor, Yarn merchant, Manchester; Father: Gerrard Cowell, Yarn Merchant
Ann Roby, full age, Spinster, Manchester: Father: Thomas Roby, Cotton Spinner
Witnesses: Thomas Singleton, Sarah Morley.2
Nov 1854John Finch Cowell died.
Age: 37.3
24 Nov 1854He was buried at Holy Trinity, Southport, Lancashire.
Age: 37, Abode: Manchester.

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  3. [S666] Parish Records.

Nicholas Cowell1

ID #2423, (Dec 1819-Jan 1820)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28
  • Reference: COWELL

Key Events

BirthDec 18191
DeathJan 1820, Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire1
Burial12 Jan 1820, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

Dec 1819Nicholas Cowell was born.
from burial register.1
Jan 1820He died at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 2 weeks.1
12 Jan 1820He was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 2 weeks, Son of Gerrard Cowell of Market Place, Cause: Weakness.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Isabella Cowell

ID #2424, (c Feb 1821-Apr 1821)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28
  • Reference: COWELL

Key Events

Birthc Feb 1821
DeathApr 1821, Manchester, Lancashire1
Burial4 Apr 1821, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c Feb 1821Isabella Cowell was born.
Apr 1821She died at Manchester, Lancashire.
Age: 6 weeks.1
4 Apr 1821She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 6 weeks, daughter of Gerrard Cowell, Abode: Manchester, Cause: Fits.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Mary Isabella Cowell1

ID #2425, (c Nov 1825-Jun 1826)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28
  • Reference: COWELL

Key Events

Birthc Nov 18251
DeathJun 1826, Manchester, Lancashire1
Burial23 Jun 1826, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1825Mary Isabella Cowell was born.
from age at death.1
Jun 1826She died at Manchester, Lancashire.
Age: 7 months.1
23 Jun 1826She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 7 months, Daughter of Gerrard Cowell, Abode: Manchester, Cause: Inflamation.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Elizabeth Cowell

ID #2426, (21 Jun 1805-Mar 1888)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-03
  • Reference: COWELL

Family: Thomas Briggs

Notes

Married name: Elizabeth Briggs.1

Detailed Timeline

21 Jun 1805Elizabeth Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.2
Jun 1805Her mother, Isabel Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 40.2
24 Jun 1805Elizabeth Cowell was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
7th Daughter of Nicholas Cowell of Market Street, Linen Draper and Isabel.2
Apr 1830Her father, Nicholas Cowell, died Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 65.2
8 Aug 1839Elizabeth Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Thomas Briggs at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.
Thomas Briggs, Full age, Bachelor, Draper, Manchester; Father: Thomas Briggs, Butcher.
Elizabeth Cowell, Full age, Spinster, Manchester; Father: Nicholas Cowell, Draper and Cheesemonger.
Witnesses: John Finch Cowell, Martha Briggs
Identified witnesses: John Finch Cowell.1
Mar 1888Elizabeth Briggs's death was registered in Ormskirk R.D., England. 1888 JFM quarter , age 88.3
7 Mar 1888She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 88, Abode: Southport.2

Citations

  1. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  2. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  3. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1888 JFM Ormskirk 8B 558.

Jane Cowell

ID #2427, (3 Oct 1802-Sep 1859)
  • Last Edited: 2023-09-25
  • Reference: COWELL

Family: Thomas Rowlinson (c 1801-Oct 1848)

Notes

Married name: Jane Rowlinson.1

Key Events

Birth3 Oct 1802, Market St, Wigan, Lancashire1
MarriageThomas Rowlinson26 Jun 1822, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1
Death Reg.Sep 1859, Chorlton R.D., England2
Burial29 Sep 1859, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1800s
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1810s
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1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1840s
NO DATA
1851 Census
Manchester

Detailed Timeline

3 Oct 1802Jane Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
4 Nov 1802She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
6th Daughter of Nicholas Cowell of Market Street, Linen Draper and Isabel daughter of Gerard and Ann Bancks.
Jun 1805Her mother, Isabel Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 40.1
26 Jun 1822Jane Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Thomas Rowlinson at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Thomas Rowlinson of this parish
Jane Cowell of this parish
Witnesses: Thomas Roby, Ann Roby, Mary Cowell, Sarah Rowlinson, Thomas Charlton
Identified witnesses: Thomas Roby, Ann Roby and Mary Cowell.1
14 Mar 1824Her son William Rowlinson was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Apr 1830Her father, Nicholas Cowell, died Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 65.1
Oct 1848The death of her husband, Thomas Rowlinson, was registered in Wigan R.D., England.3
30 Mar 1851Jane Rowlinson appeared as Head in the 1851 census at 7, Howard Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 45 , Widow , Lodging house Keeper , born Wigan, Lancashire.
Household included:- Mary Cowell.4
Sep 1859Jane Rowlinson's death was registered in Chorlton R.D., England. 1859 JAS quarter , age 56.2
29 Sep 1859She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 56, Abode: Manchester.1
1 Jun 1860Probate - Jane Rowlinson of Roscoe Street, Hulme, Manchester, Widow, died 24 Sept 1859. Proved at The Principal Registry, London, Robert Halliwell, Wigan, County Registrar of BMD.5

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1859 JAS Chorlton 8C 370.
  3. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1848 OND Wigan 21 514.
  4. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions HO107/2232 F139 Pg24.
  5. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.

William Rowlinson

ID #2428, (14 Mar 1824-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-03
  • Reference: COWELL

Key Events

Birth14 Mar 1824, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

14 Mar 1824William Rowlinson was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
8 Jul 1824He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st son of Thomas Rowlinson and Jane of Wallgate, Surgeon.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Mary Cowell

ID #2429, (c 1828-14 Jan 1865)
  • Last Edited: 2023-10-14
  • Reference: COWELL

Location by Decade

1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan
1851 Census
Manchester
1861 Census
Manchester

Detailed Timeline

c 1828Mary Cowell was born at Salford, Lancashire.
from census.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 14 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby and Alice Jane Roby.3
30 Mar 1851Mary Cowell appeared as Niece in the 1851 census in the household of Jane Rowlinson at 7, Howard Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 23 , Single , Annunitant , born Salford, Lancashire.1
7 Apr 1861Mary Cowell appeared as Lodger in the 1861 census at 122, Chester Road, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 33 , Unm , Fund Holder , born Salford, Lancashire.4
14 Jan 1865She died at 72, Russell Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire.
from probate.2
6 Feb 1865Probate - Mary Cowell of 72, Russell Street, Hulme, Manchester, Spinster, died 14 Jan 1865. Proved at Manchester, James Miller, 29 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Bank Manager and John Tasker, Flixton Cottage, Flixton, Estate broker.2

Citations

  1. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions HO107/2232 F139 Pg24.
  2. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.
  3. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.
  4. [S16] Census, 1861, images & transcriptions RG9/2895 F55 Pg3.

Ann Cowell

ID #2431, (17 Apr 1788-Nov 1853)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-03
  • Reference: COWELL

Family: Thomas Roby (22 Sep 1788-Jan 1834)

Notes

Married name: Ann Roby.

Key Events

Birth17 Apr 1788, Millgate, Wigan, Lancashire1
MarriageThomas Roby15 Sep 1812, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1
Death Reg.Nov 1853, Manchester R.D., England2
Burial22 Nov 1853, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1780s
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1790s
NO DATA
1800s
NO DATA
1810s
NO DATA
1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan
1851 Census
Manchester

Detailed Timeline

17 Apr 1788Ann Cowell was born at Millgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
28 Apr 1788She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st Daughter of Nicholas Cowell of Newgate, Pewterer and Isabel daughter of Gerard and Ann Bancks.1
Jun 1805Her mother, Isabel Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 40.1
15 Sep 1812Ann Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, married Thomas Roby, son of Nehemiah Roby and Mary Aspull, at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Thomas Roby of this town
Ann Cowell of this town
Witnesses: John Roby, Isabella Cowell, Gerard Cowell
Identified witnesses: Isabella Cowell and Gerrard Cowell.1
8 Sep 1813Her daughter Isabella Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.3
15 Sep 1815Her daughter Mary Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
17 Jul 1817Her daughter Sarah Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
11 Aug 1819Her son William Nehemiah Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
2 May 1822Her son Thomas Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
26 Jun 1822Ann Roby witnessed the marriage of Thomas Rowlinson and Jane Cowell at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1
25 Aug 1824Her daughter Ann Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
24 Jan 1826Her daughter Elizabeth Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
Apr 1830Her father, Nicholas Cowell, died Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 65.1
s Aug 1830Her daughter Margaret Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
1833Her daughter Alice Jane Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Jan 1834Her husband, Thomas died Wigan, Lancashire.1
11 Jan 1834Ann Roby was an executrix of Thomas Roby's estate.4
27 Dec 1837Her son, William Nehemiah Roby, died Sierra Leone Age: 19.5
6 Jun 1841Ann Roby was recorded as Head of Household in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 50 , Tea Dealer , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.6
25 Aug 1847Her daughter, Ann Roby, married John Finch Cowell at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.7
29 Jul 1848Her daughter, Sarah Roby, married Thomas Singleton at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.7
30 Mar 1851Ann Roby appeared as Head in the 1851 census at Bury New Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 60 , Widow , Householder , born Wigan, Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby and Alice Jane Roby.8
Nov 1853Ann Roby's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1853 OND quarter , age 65.2
22 Nov 1853She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 65, Abode: Manchester.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1853 OND Manchester 8D 272.
  3. [S931] Parish Records - Wigan Collection.
  4. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.
  5. [S1618] Newspaper Article - Liverpool Albion.
  6. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.
  7. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  8. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions Ho107/2232 F152 P51.

Isabella Roby1

ID #2432, (8 Sep 1813-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth8 Sep 1813, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1810s
NO DATA
1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan
1851 Census
Manchester

Detailed Timeline

8 Sep 1813Isabella Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
4 Oct 1813She was baptized at Independent Chapel of St Paul, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Wigan.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 25 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.2
29 Jul 1848Isabella Roby witnessed the marriage of Thomas Singleton and Sarah Roby at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.3
30 Mar 1851Isabella Roby appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of Ann Roby at Bury New Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 36 , Single , born Wigan, Lancashire.
Household included:- Alice Jane Roby.4

Citations

  1. [S931] Parish Records - Wigan Collection.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.
  3. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  4. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions Ho107/2232 F152 P51.

Mary Roby1

ID #2433, (15 Sep 1815-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth15 Sep 1815, Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1810s
NO DATA
1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan

Detailed Timeline

15 Sep 1815Mary Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
12 Oct 1815She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
2nd daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Market Place, Liquor Merchant.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 20 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.2

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.

Sarah Roby1

ID #2434, (17 Jul 1817-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-02
  • Reference: ROBY

Family: Thomas Singleton (c 1820-)

Notes

Married name: Sarah Singleton.2

Location by Decade

1810s
NO DATA
1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan

Detailed Timeline

17 Jul 1817Sarah Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
25 Sep 1817She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
3rd daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Market Place, Liquor Merchant.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 20 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.3
29 Jul 1848Sarah Roby, daughter of Thomas Roby and Ann Cowell, married Thomas Singleton at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.
Thomas Singleton, 28, Bachelor, Hosier, Richmond Street, Cheetham; Father: William Singleton, Corn Dealer.
Sarah Roby, 29, Spinster, Moreton Street, Strangeways; Father: Thomas Roby, Cotton Spinner.
Witnesses: Anthony Fish, Eleanor Leighton, Isabella Roby, Elizabeth Roby
Identified witnesses: Isabella Roby and Elizabeth Roby.2

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  3. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.

William Nehemiah Roby1

ID #2435, (11 Aug 1819-27 Dec 1837)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-02
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth11 Aug 1819, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire1
Death27 Dec 1837, Sierra Leone 2

Detailed Timeline

11 Aug 1819William Nehemiah Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
1 Jan 1820He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st son of Thomas and Ann Roby of Wallgate, Manufacturer.1
Jan 1834His father, Thomas Roby, died Wigan, Lancashire.1
27 Dec 1837William Nehemiah Roby died at Sierra Leone .
Age: 19.2
26 Mar 1838Obituary: On 27th December 1837 at Sierra Leone, much respected, aged 19, William Roby, first Officer of the barque Lavinia, son of the late Thomas Roby of Wigan.2

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S1618] Newspaper Article - Liverpool Albion.

Thomas Roby1

ID #2436, (2 May 1822-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth2 May 1822, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan

Detailed Timeline

2 May 1822Thomas Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
11 Feb 1823He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
2nd son of Thomas and Ann Roby of Wallgate, Spinner.1
6 Jun 1841He appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 20 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.2

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.

Ann Roby

ID #2437, (25 Aug 1824-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Family: John Finch Cowell (2 Sep 1817-Nov 1854)

Notes

Married name: Ann Cowell.1

Detailed Timeline

25 Aug 1824Ann Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.2
2 Jan 1827She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
4 th daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Standishgate, Manufacturer
baptised same day as younger sister Elizabeth.2
25 Aug 1847Ann Roby, daughter of Thomas Roby and Ann Cowell, married John Finch Cowell, son of Gerrard Cowell and Mary Finch, at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.
John Finch Cowell, full age, Bachelor, Yarn merchant, Manchester; Father: Gerrard Cowell, Yarn Merchant
Ann Roby, full age, Spinster, Manchester: Father: Thomas Roby, Cotton Spinner
Witnesses: Thomas Singleton, Sarah Morley.1

Citations

  1. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  2. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Elizabeth Roby

ID #2438, (24 Jan 1826-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth24 Jan 1826, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire

Location by Decade

1820s
NO DATA
1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan

Detailed Timeline

24 Jan 1826Elizabeth Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
2 Jan 1827She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
5th daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Standishgate, Manufacturer
baptised same day a older sister Ann.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 14 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Margaret Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.2
29 Jul 1848Elizabeth Roby witnessed the marriage of Thomas Singleton and Sarah Roby at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.3

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.
  3. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.

Margaret Roby1

ID #2439, (s Aug 1830-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Births Aug 1830, Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan

Detailed Timeline

s Aug 1830Margaret Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register, date not clear on image.1
23 Mar 1835She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
6th daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Market Place, Manufacturer
baptised same day as younger sister Alice Jane after death of their father Thomas.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 12 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Alice Jane Roby and Mary Cowell.2

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.

Alice Jane Roby

ID #2440, (1833-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01
  • Reference: ROBY

Key Events

Birth1833, Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire1

Location by Decade

1830s
NO DATA
1841 Census
Wigan
1851 Census
Manchester

Detailed Timeline

1833Alice Jane Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register, date not clear on image.1
23 Mar 1835She was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
7th daughter of Thomas and Ann Roby of Market Place, Manufacturer
baptised same day as older sister Margaret, after their father's death.1
6 Jun 1841She appeared as member of the household of Ann Roby in the 1841 census at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 9 , born Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby, Mary Roby, Sarah Roby, Thomas Roby, Elizabeth Roby, Margaret Roby and Mary Cowell.2
30 Mar 1851Alice Jane Roby appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of Ann Roby at Bury New Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age 18 , Single , born Wigan, Lancashire.
Household included:- Isabella Roby.3

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S14] Census, 1841, images & transcriptions HO107/573 f13.
  3. [S15] Census, 1851, images & transcriptions Ho107/2232 F152 P51.