William Dakin (abt. 1822)

Born about 1822 in Foolow, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ann (Gibson) Dakin — married 1844 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

William was born about 1822 in Foolow a village near Eyam in Derbyshire.

In 1841 he is living at Gridlow, a small farming hamlet next to Foolow with his parents and brother:

• Joseph Dakin (45) 1796
• Mary Dakin (45) 1796
• William Dakin (20) 1821
• Henry Dakin (15) 1826

In 1844 he is living in Macclesfield when he married Ann Gibson on 23 June 1844 at St Peter's Church in Prestbury (a village just north of Macclesfield). His father's name is Joseph Gibson and he is a miner.

In 1851 his job is a Policeman, and he is living at 56 Grove Street, LIverpool with Ann and four children:

• Joseph Dakin (6)
• William Dakin (4)
• Mary Ann Dakin (1)
• Elizabeth Dakin (7 months)

Ten years later, in 1861, he is now a Superintendent of Police, is married to Ann, living at 19 Luke Street, Toxteth and together have five children:

• Joseph Dakin (16) Iron moulder
• William Dakin (14) Engraver
• Mary Ann Dakin (12) Scolar
• Elizabeth Dakin (10) Scolar
• Emma Dakin (2) Scolar

Sources

• 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census
• 1851 England Census
• 1861 England Census, Lancashire, Toxteth Park, ALL, District 17
• Marriage record of William and Ann.