Leonora Downes (MacAlister) England (1847 - 1924)

Born 26 Feb 1847 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

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Died 31 Jan 1924 at age 76 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England

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Leonora (MacAlister) England was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.

Leonora Downes MacAlister was born on the 26th February 1847, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, the daughter of Scotland-born Robert Macalister and Shropshire-born Ann Downes.^[1]

Leonora (MacAlister) England has Scottish Ancestors.

On the 30th March 1851, the 4-year-old Leonora was living on Edge Lane West Derby, Lancashire, with her family. Those home at the time were her father: Robert (49), a Merchant In Foreign Trade; her mother: Anne (35); her siblings: 15-year-old Isabella Anne, a Scholar At Home; 13-year-old Louisa Jane, also a Scholar At Home; 11-year-old Robert, also a Scholar At Home; 7-year-old Anita Wilk, also a Scholar At Home; a visitor: 23-year-old Hinstock, Shropshire-born Mary Griffiths, a farmer's daughter; and the household staff: 24-yeqar-old Andlem, Cheshire-born Martha Jones; 25-year-old Andlem, Cheshire-born Helen Cork; and 21-year-old Andlem, Cheshire-born Mary Cork.^[2]

On the 7th April 1861, Lenora (14), with her family, was still living on Edge Lane West Derby. Also home at the time were her father: Robert (59), a Fund Holder; and her siblings: Louisa (23); Robert (21); and Anita (17); her maternal grandmother: Margaret née Robinson (66); Isle Of Man-born Isabella Quilliam (33), Cook; Nottinghamshire-born Susannah Johnson (27); and Ashbourne, Devon-born Mary Jane Noall (24).^[3] Where her mother was at the time is not known, but in 1871 she was back with the family in Wavertree, Lancashire.

She married Charles England, merchant (a cousin of Clifford Allbutt), on the 2nd June 1869, according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, in the Church of St John the Divine, in the Parish of West Derby, Lancashire. The Rev William Calder officiated, and their witnesses were Charles's sister, Susan, and Rob MacAlister.^[4]

On the 2nd April 1871, the 24-year-old Leonora was living in Burley, Yorkshire West Riding, with her family. Also at home were her husband: Charles (29), a merchant; their daughter: 1-year-old Evalyn Hilda; and the household staff: Kirkley, Yorkshire-born Elizabeth A Ellis (22), housemaid; and 17-year-old Weston, Yorkshire-born Christiana Jeffrey, Nurse.^[5]

On the 3rd April 1881, Leonora (34) was living at Barkstone-Ash, Yorkshire West Riding, with her family. Others home at the time were her husband: Charles (39), a Corn Merchant; their children: 11-year-old Evalyn Hilda; 2-year-old Hester Geraldine; and the household staff: Manchester, Lancashire-born Mary Aldread (22), Cook; Belper, Derbyshire-born Annie Watts (30), Serving Maid; Baslow, Derbyshire-born Susan Thompson (21), Housemaid.^[6]

On the 31st March 1901, Leonora (49 - five years younger than her actual age) was living at Spring Hill, Welton, Yorkshire East Riding. Those home at the time were her husband: Charles (59), a grain merchant; their daughter: Hester Geraldine (21); her sister-in-law: Susan (55); Susan's husband: Thomas (64), a Doctor of Medicine; and the household staff: Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire-born Emily Groves (28), a waiting maid; Thornton Le Clay, Yorkshire-born Alice Spaven (19), housemaid; and Stillingfleet, Yorkshire-born Margaret E Todd (29), Cook.^[7]

On the 2nd April 1911, Leonora (64) was living on private means at Welton, Welton Manor Brough E Yorkshire. Home with her at the time were her daughter: Hester (28); and the household staff: Burton On Trent, Staffordshire-born Edith E Boddy (30), Cook; Sigglesthorpe, Yorkshire-born Laura E Kelsey (28), Housemaid; Hull, Yorkshire-born Lilian Witty (19), Parlourmaid.^[8]

Leonora Downes England née MacAlister passed away on the 31st January 1924, in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, aged 75 years.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration — England & Wales births, deaths and marriages registrations, General Register Office United Kingdom, Southport, England, HM Passport Office online search Births: Name: MACALISTER, LEONORA DOWNES; Mother's Maiden Surname: DOWNES; GRO Reference: 1847 J Quarter in LIVERPOOL Volume 20 Page 559
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG5X-QC2 : 12 September 2019), Leonora D Macalister in household of Robert Macalister, West Derby, Lancashire, England; citing West Derby, Lancashire, England, p. 58, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7YX-QWV : 3 March 2021), Lenora Downes Macalister in household of Robert Mc Alister, West Derby, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ Marriage — "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L965-FC38?i=435 : 13 March 2020), Leonora Downes Macalister in entry for Charles England, 1869.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDZ5-HXH : 15 July 2021), Leonora D England in entry for Charles England, 1871.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27Y-Y1ST : 11 December 2017), Leonora Downes England in household of Charles England, Barkstone Ash, Yorkshire,Yorkshire West Riding, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 12, Piece/Folio 4714/76, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,320.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XS9R-ST6 : 21 May 2019), Leonora D England in household of Charles England, Welton, Yorkshire East Riding, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Ferriby subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7T9-MY1 : 18 July 2019), Leonora D England, Welton, Yorkshire East Riding, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
9. ↑ Death Registration — England & Wales births, deaths and marriages registrations, General Register Office United Kingdom, Southport, England, HM Passport Office online search Deaths: Name: ENGLAND, LEONORA DOWNES MACALISTER; Age at Death (in years): 75; GRO Reference: 1924 M Quarter in EASTBOURNE Volume 02B Page 122

• 22 May 1869 Marriage Bonds and Allegations — "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations", 1606-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FBF1-VYD : 9 March 2018), Leonora Downes Macalister in entry for Charles England, 22 May 1869; citing Cheshire, England, , Cheshire Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,895,082.
• 24 May 1869 Marriage Bonds and Allegations — "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FB7S-8L8 : 9 March 2018), Charles England and Leonard Downes Macalister, 24 May 1869; citing Cheshire, England, item 3, Cheshire Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,885,411.
• "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations. 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLC-14XX : 17 September 2018), Leonora Downes England, 5 Sep 1924; citing Probate, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .