Arthur William Bateson (1889 - 1953)

Born 13 Apr 1889 in Kirkham, Lancashire

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Elizabeth (Betts) Bateson — married 26 Jul 1919 in Bacup, Lancashire

Descendants

Died 24 May 1953 at age 64 in Heywood, Lancashire

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Biography

It would appear that Arthur William was the final child of his Fathers first wife, Mary Jane. She died in the same Qtr of 1889 (maybe during childbirth).

In the 1891 Census he is living with the Family at: 7 Ward Street, Kirkham, Lancashire. Aged 1.

In the 1901 Census he is living with the family at: 3 White Ash, Birtle-cum-bamford, Heywood, Lancashire. His given age is 11.

In the 1911 Census he is living with the family at: 4 Pleasant Street, Heywood, Lancashire. His given age is 21 and he is single. His occupation is listed as "Wharehouseman - Cotton towel weaving".

In 1919 he Marries Mary Elizabeth Betts at the Providence Baptist Chapel, Tong, Bacup, Lancashire. At the time of the marriage both Arthur and Mary are living at 31 Burnley Road, Bacup. His occupation is shown as "Machine Cotton Twister", his father Hugh Walter is listed as "Deceased" and his occupation as "Coachman (domestic)". This is very odd as his father lived until 1941, what had happened between them to cause such a rift.

In the 1921 Census Arthur and Mary along with new Daughter Edna are still living at 31 Burnley Road Bacup. His occupation is shown as "Cotton Machine Twister" and he is employed by W.R. Lee Ltd Towel Manufacturer in Hooley Bridge Mill, Heywood. His age is given as 32 years and 2 months and place of birth as Kirkham, Lancashire. Living with them are the Hargreaves family (Brother and Sister-in-law).

The 1939 Register shows him and the family living at: 11 Mine Street, Heywood, Lancashire. His occupation is listed as "Machine Twister (Cotton)".

Sources

• Birth index for Fylde 1889 June Qtr, Vol 8e, page 717.
• 1891 Census for Kirkham, Lancashire.
• 1901 Census for Heywood, Lancashire.
• 1911 Census for Heywood, Lancashire.
• Original Marriage certificate.
• 1921 Census. Rg15 Piece 20081 Schedule 36.
• 1939 Register
• Copy of death certificate.