Lucy Emma (Sharpe) Nicholson (abt. 1867)

Born about Jun 1867 in Goole, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of Thomas Nicholson — married 1884 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

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Biography

1867 Birth:
Lucy Emma Sharpe's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1867 in the Goole district.^[1]

1867 Baptism:
Lucy, daughter of Joseph & Eliza, was baptised on 20 May 1867 in Goole Snaith Chapels, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[2]

1871 Census:
In the 1871 census Lucy (age 3) was living with her maternal grandfather Thomas Glew in King Street Bleasbys Yard, Thorne, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[3]

1881 Census:
In the 1881 census Lucy (age 14), Domestic serv, was the servant of Mary A Banks in Kellington, Pontefract, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[4]

1884 Marriage:
Lucy Emma Sharpe married Thomas Nicholson in 1884 in Doncaster. ^[5]

1891 Census:
In the 1891 census Lucy (age 25) was the wife of Thomas Nicholson on Mear Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[6]

1892 Marriage breakdown:
The Sheffield Independent newspaper of March 7, 1892, had a small article, on page 8, titled Matrimony a Failure at Armthorpe, which read:

At the Doncaster West Riding Police Court on Saturday, Mr. Aldam in the chair, Lucy Emma Nicholson, wife of Thomas Nicholson, labourer, was charged with having stolen a quantity of clothing &c., of value #1 18s., belonging to her husband. Mr. Hall appeared for the complainant, who said on returning from the village reading room on the 11th ult., he found his wife was not at home, and the baby was not there. His other two children were in bed. The lodger had also gone. His wife did not return, and, as he found several of his goods were missing, had a warrant issued for the apprehension of his wife. - The wife denied the insinuation with regard to the lodger, and said when she left her husband she went straight to her mother's at Thorne. Her husband had ill-used her. He tried to shoot her, and tried to cut her throat. - Mr. Hall objected to these statements, and said he had letters from clergyman and others to the effect that the misconduct was the other way about. - The defendant denied having taken anything belonging to her husband ; they were things given to her by her parents before marriage. - The case was dismissed.

1901 Census:
In the 1901 census Lucy (age 33), Housekeeper, was the married head of household at 21, Duke Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England. She is living with her 10 year old daughter, Hilda.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: | Volume: 9C; Page: 663
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 October 2023)
   Lucy Emma Sharpe birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1867 in Goole, mother's maiden name Glew.
2. ↑ Baptism: | FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 October 2023)
   Lucy Emma Sharp baptism on 20 May 1867, daughter of Joseph & Eliza, in Goole Snaith Chapels, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG10; Piece number: 4727; Folio: 53; Page: 9; Schedule: 55
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 October 2023)
   Lucy E Sharpe (3) granddaughter in household of Thomas Glew (56) in King Street Bleasbys Yard in Thorne registration district in England.
4. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG11; Piece number: 4587; Folio: 65; Page: 3; Schedule: 14
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 29 October 2023)
   Lucy E Sharpe (14), unmarried servant, Domestic serv, in household of Mary A Banks (77) in Kellington in Pontefract registration district in England. Born in England.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005"
   Volume: 9C; Page: 918
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 March 2024)
   Lucy Emma Sharps marriage registered Apr-May-Jun 1884 in Doncaster.
6. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG12; Piece number: 3867; Folio: 19; Page: 11; Schedule: 80
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 March 2024)
   Lucy E Nicholson (25), wife, in household of Thomas Nicholson (30) on Mear Lane, Armthorpe in Doncaster registration district in England.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 4411; Folio: 57; Page: 11; Schedule: 72
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 March 2024)
   Lucy Nicholson (33), married, Housekeeper, head of household at 21, Duke Street in Doncaster registration district in England. Born in England.

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