William Cowell

ID #12141
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-20

Family: Alice Hartley

Key Events

MarriageAlice Hartley16 Apr 1755, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

16 Apr 1755William Cowell married Alice Hartley at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
William Cowell, Pewterer of Preston and Alice Hartley of Wigan
Witnesses: Gerd Bancks, James Heywood.1
31 Dec 1764His son Nicholas Cowell was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1

Citations

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

Alice Hartley

ID #12142
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-20

Family: William Cowell

Notes

Married name: Alice Cowell.1

Key Events

MarriageWilliam Cowell16 Apr 1755, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

16 Apr 1755Alice Hartley married William Cowell at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
William Cowell, Pewterer of Preston and Alice Hartley of Wigan
Witnesses: Gerd Bancks, James Heywood.1
31 Dec 1764Her son Nicholas Cowell was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1

Citations

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

Nicholas Cowell

ID #12143, (31 Dec 1764-Apr 1830)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28

Family: Isabella Bancks (2 Dec 1764-Jun 1805)

Detailed Timeline

31 Dec 1764Nicholas Cowell was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Son of William and Alice Cowell of Millgate.1
14 Jan 1786Nicholas Cowell, son of William Cowell and Alice Hartley, married Isabella Bancks, daughter of Gerard Bancks and Ann Taylor, at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Nicholas Cowell and Isabel Bancks both of Wigan by licence
Witnesses: Matthew Bolton, John Fawel.1
5 Nov 1786His son Gerrard Cowell was born.1
17 Apr 1788His daughter Ann Cowell was born at Millgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
30 May 1790His daughter Alice Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
17 Sep 1791His son William Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
6 May 1793His daughter Isabella Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
17 Apr 1795His son Nicholas Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
10 May 1796His daughter Ellen Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
1797His daughter Jane Cowell was born at Wigan, Lancashire.1
Dec 1798His daughter, Ellen Cowell, died Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 2 1/2 years.1
May 1799His son James Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Jun 1799His son, James Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, 3 weeks.1
8 May 1800His son James Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.1
5 Aug 1801His son Thomas Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Jul 1802His daughter, Jane Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 5 years.1
3 Oct 1802His daughter Jane Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.1
21 Jun 1805His daughter Elizabeth Cowell was born at Market St, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Jun 1805His wife, Isabel Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 40.1
Jul 1807His daughter, Alice Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 17 years.1
15 Sep 1812His daughter, Ann Cowell, married Thomas Roby at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Feb 1813His son, James Cowell, died Market St, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 12 years.1
Nov 1814His daughter, Isabella Cowell, died Weint, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 21 years.1
22 Jan 1817His son, Gerrard Cowell, married Mary Finch at St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire.3
Feb 1821His son, William Cowell, died Weint, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 29 years.1
26 Jun 1822His daughter, Jane Cowell, married Thomas Rowlinson at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Apr 1830Nicholas Cowell died at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 65.1
2 Apr 1830He was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 65 years, Abode: Wallgate, Cause: Decay.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S868] Non-conformist collection.
  3. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.

Mary Finch1

ID #12144, (c 1789-Feb 1831)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28

Family: Gerrard Cowell (5 Nov 1786-30 Dec 1858)

Notes

Married name: Mary Cowell.1

Key Events

Birthc 17891
MarriageGerrard Cowell22 Jan 1817, St John, Deansgate, Manchester, Lancashire1
DeathFeb 1831, Manchester, Lancashire2
Burial11 Feb 1831, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

c 1789Mary Finch was born.
from age at burial.1
22 Jan 1817Mary Finch married Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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.1
2 Sep 1817Her son John Finch Cowell was born.2
Dec 1819Her son Nicholas Cowell was born.2
Jan 1820Her son, Nicholas Cowell, died Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire, Age: 2 weeks.2
c Feb 1821Her daughter Isabella Cowell was born.
Apr 1821Her daughter, Isabella Cowell, died Manchester, Lancashire, Age: 6 weeks.2
26 Jun 1822Mary Cowell witnessed the marriage of Thomas Rowlinson and Jane Cowell at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.2
c Nov 1825Her daughter Mary Isabella Cowell was born.2
Jun 1826Her daughter, Mary Isabella Cowell, died Manchester, Lancashire, Age: 7 months.2
Feb 1831Mary Cowell died at Manchester, Lancashire.2
11 Feb 1831She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age 42, Wife of Gerrard Bancks of Manchester, Weakness.2

Citations

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

Alice Pimlott1

ID #12145, (c 1796-Feb 1847)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28

Family: Gerrard Cowell (5 Nov 1786-30 Dec 1858)

Notes

Married name: Alice Cowell.1

Key Events

Birthc 17962
MarriageGerrard Cowell5 Oct 1843, St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire1
DeathFeb 1847, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire2
Burial11 Feb 1847, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

c 1796Alice Pimlott was born.
from burial register.2
5 Oct 1843Alice Pimlott married Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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.1
Feb 1847Alice Cowell died at Broughton, Salford, Lancashire.
Age: 51.2
11 Feb 1847She was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 51, Wife of Gerrard Cowell, Abode: Broughton.2

Citations

  1. [S591] Website - On line Parish Clerk - Lancashire.
  2. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Jane Sunderland

ID #12146, (-Jan 1875)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28

Family 1: Samuel Leresche (c 1793-Jan 1830)

Family 2: Gerrard Cowell (5 Nov 1786-30 Dec 1858)

Notes

Married name: Jane Cowell.1
Married name: Jane Leresche.

Detailed Timeline

4 Apr 1822Jane Sunderland married Samuel Leresche at St Peter (Minster), Leeds, Yorkshire.
Samuel Leresche of Manchester, Merchant
Jane Sunderland of this parish, Spinster
Witnesses: Mary Ann Sunderland, John Sunderland, Geo Harris.2
Jan 1830Her husband, Samuel died from burial register.4
1 Jun 1848Jane Leresche married Gerrard Cowell, son of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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.1
30 Dec 1858Her husband, Gerrard Cowell, died Sale, Cheshire, from probate.5
18 Feb 1859Jane Cowell was an executrix of Gerrard Cowell's estate.5
Jan 1875Jane Cowell's death was registered in Salford R.D., England. 1875 JFM quarter , age 74.3
4 Jan 1875She was buried at St Matthew, Stretford, Lancashire.
Age: 74, Abode: Broughton Lane, Lower Broughton.1

Citations

  1. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.
  2. [S1053] Parish Records - West Yorkshire.
  3. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1875 JFM Salford 8D 29.
  4. [S868] Non-conformist collection.
  5. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.

Samuel Leresche

ID #12147, (c 1793-Jan 1830)
  • Last Edited: 2021-11-28

Family: Jane Sunderland (-Jan 1875)

Key Events

Birthc 17931
MarriageJane Sunderland4 Apr 1822, St Peter (Minster), Leeds, Yorkshire2
DeathJan 18301
Burial14 Jan 1830, Methodist Cemetery, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c 1793Samuel Leresche was born.
from age at death.1
4 Apr 1822Samuel Leresche married Jane Sunderland at St Peter (Minster), Leeds, Yorkshire.
Samuel Leresche of Manchester, Merchant
Jane Sunderland of this parish, Spinster
Witnesses: Mary Ann Sunderland, John Sunderland, Geo Harris.2
Jan 1830Samuel Leresche died.
from burial register.1
14 Jan 1830He was buried at Methodist Cemetery, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire.
Age: 37, Abode: Manchester.1

Citations

  1. [S868] Non-conformist collection.
  2. [S1053] Parish Records - West Yorkshire.

Nehemiah Roby

ID #12151, (s 1735-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01

Family: Mary Aspull (s 1750-)

Key Events

Births 17351
MarriageMary Aspull6 Jul 1783, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1,2

Detailed Timeline

s 1735Nehemiah Roby was born.
from age given on marriage bond.1
6 Jul 1783Nehemiah Roby married Mary Aspull at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Nehemiah Roby of Haigh, Schoolmaster, Widower aged 45 years and upwards and Mary Aspull of Wigan, Spinster aged 30 years and upwards.1,2
22 Sep 1788His son Thomas Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2

Citations

  1. [S2131] Cheshire, Diocese of Chester marriage Licences, Allegations and Bonds, 1636-1893.
  2. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Mary Aspull

ID #12152, (s 1750-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-01

Family: Nehemiah Roby (s 1735-)

Notes

Married name: Mary Roby.

Key Events

Births 17501
MarriageNehemiah Roby6 Jul 1783, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1,2

Detailed Timeline

s 1750Mary Aspull was born.
from age given on marriage bond.1
6 Jul 1783Mary Aspull married Nehemiah Roby at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Nehemiah Roby of Haigh, Schoolmaster, Widower aged 45 years and upwards and Mary Aspull of Wigan, Spinster aged 30 years and upwards.1,2
22 Sep 1788Her son Thomas Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2

Citations

  1. [S2131] Cheshire, Diocese of Chester marriage Licences, Allegations and Bonds, 1636-1893.
  2. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.

Thomas Roby

ID #12153, (22 Sep 1788-Jan 1834)
  • Last Edited: 2023-09-25

Family: Ann Cowell (17 Apr 1788-Nov 1853)

Key Events

Birth22 Sep 1788, Wigan, Lancashire1
MarriageAnn Cowell15 Sep 1812, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1
DeathJan 1834, Wigan, Lancashire1
Burial8 Jan 1834, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

22 Sep 1788Thomas Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.
from baptism register.1
9 Nov 1788He was baptized at Independent Chapel of St Paul, Wigan, Lancashire.
1st Son of Nehemiah and Mary Roby.1
15 Sep 1812Thomas Roby, son of Nehemiah Roby and Mary Aspull, married Ann Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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 1813His daughter Isabella Roby was born at Wigan, Lancashire.2
15 Sep 1815His daughter Mary Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
17 Jul 1817His daughter Sarah Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
11 Aug 1819His son William Nehemiah Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
2 May 1822His son Thomas Roby was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
26 Jun 1822Thomas Roby witnessed the marriage of Thomas Rowlinson and Jane Cowell at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.1
25 Aug 1824His daughter Ann Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
24 Jan 1826His daughter Elizabeth Roby was born at Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire.
s Aug 1830His daughter Margaret Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
1833His daughter Alice Jane Roby was born at Market Place, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Jan 1834Obituary: died at his residence, Poolstock House near Wigan, Adjutant of the Lancashire Yeomanry.3
Jan 1834Thomas Roby died at Wigan, Lancashire.1
8 Jan 1834He was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 45 years, Abode: Poolstock House, Cause: Weakness.1
11 Jan 1834Probate - Thomas Roby of Wigan, Lancashire, Cotton Spinner. Admon at Chester to Ann Roby, widow.4

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S931] Parish Records - Wigan Collection.
  3. [S1600] Newspaper Article Carlisle Journal 18 Jan 1834.
  4. [S99] National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), England & Wales, 1858-1995.

Thomas Singleton1

ID #12154, (c 1820-)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-02

Family: Sarah Roby (17 Jul 1817-)

Key Events

Birthc 18201
MarriageSarah Roby29 Jul 1848, Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c 1820Thomas Singleton was born.
from age at marriage.1
29 Jul 1848Thomas Singleton married Sarah Roby, daughter of Thomas Roby and Ann Cowell, 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.1

Citations

  1. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.

Thomas Rowlinson1

ID #12155, (c 1801-Oct 1848)
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-03

Family: Jane Cowell (3 Oct 1802-Sep 1859)

Key Events

Birthc 18011
MarriageJane Cowell26 Jun 1822, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1
Death Reg.Oct 1848, Wigan R.D., England2
Burial21 Oct 1848, All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c 1801Thomas Rowlinson was born.
from age in burial register.1
26 Jun 1822Thomas Rowlinson married Jane Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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 1824His son William Rowlinson was born at Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire.1
Oct 1848Thomas Rowlinson's death was registered in Wigan R.D., England. 1848 OND quarter , age 47.2
21 Oct 1848He was buried at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire.
Age: 47, Abode: Standishgate, Cause: Dibility.1

Citations

  1. [S344] Parish Records - Wigan All Saints.
  2. [S900] GRO - Index Online 1848 OND Wigan 21 514.

Thomas Briggs1

ID #12156
  • Last Edited: 2021-12-03

Family: Elizabeth Cowell (21 Jun 1805-Mar 1888)

Detailed Timeline

8 Aug 1839Thomas Briggs married Elizabeth Cowell, daughter of Nicholas Cowell and Isabella Bancks, 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

Citations

  1. [S700] Parish Records - Manchester.