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Ellen (Cleland) Marsden (abt. 1855)

Ellen Marsden formerly Cleland
Born about in Crossgar, County Down, Irelandmap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 1875 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdommap
Descendants descendants
Mother of
Died [date unknown] in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Ireland Native
Ellen (Cleland) Marsden was born in Ireland.

Birth
Ellen Cleland was born about 1855 in Crossgar, County Down, Ireland. She was the the daughter of James Cleland.

Marriage
Ellen, daughter of James Cleland, married Willim Marsden, age 27, on 23 September 1875 in Clitheroe, Lancashire. [1]

Ellen and William would have at least eight children together, all born in Clitheroe, Lancashire:

  1. James Clelland Marsden was baptised on 15 October 1876 [2]
  2. Rowland Marsden was baptised on 14 April 1878 [3]
  3. Edith Mary Marsden was baptised on 26 September 1880 [4]
  4. William Laurence Marsden was baptised on 28 May 1882 [5]
  5. Frank Marsden was baptised on 25 May 1884 [6]
  6. John Edward Marsden was baptised on 24 October 1886 [7]
  7. Frederick Marsden was baptised on 22 April 1888 [8]
  8. Robert Marsden was baptised on 12 November 1892 [9]

From 1881 to at least 1911, Ellen and William were at 7 Monk Street, Clitheroe, England, with their children. William worked as a law clerk.

In the 1881 Census of England and Wales Ellen, age 24, was on Monk Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire. She was with her husband and 3 unmarried children. Her husband was a solicitors general clerk.[10]

1881 Census of England and Wales: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
William Marsden Head Married M 32 Solicitors General Clerk Clitheroe, Lancashire
Ellen Marsden Wife Married F 24 Ireland
James C Marsden Son Unmarried M 4 Clitheroe, Lancashire
Roland Marsden Son Unmarried M 3 Clitheroe, Lancashire
Edith M Marsden Daughter Unmarried F 0 Clitheroe, Lancashire

In the 1891 Census of England and Wales Ellen, age 36, was in Clitheroe, Lancashire. She was with her husband and 7 children. Her husband was a solicitors clerk.[11]

1891 Census of England and Wales: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
William Marsden Head Married M 43 Solicitors Clerk Lancashire
Ellen Marsden Wife Married F 36 Ireland
James Cleland Marsden Son Single M 14 Weaver Cotton Lancashire
Rowland Marsden Son M 12 Scholar Lancashire
Edith Mary Marsden Daughter F 10 Scholar Lancashire
William Lawrence Marsden Son M 8 Scholar Lancashire
Frank Marsden Son M 6 Scholar Lancashire
John Edward Marsden Son M 4 Lancashire
Frederick Marsden Son M 3 Lancashire

In the 1901 Census of England and Wales Ellen, age 45, was in Clitheroe, Lancashire. She was with her husband and 5 children. Her husband was a solicitors clerk.[12]

1901 Census of England and Wales: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
Wm Marsden Head Married M 53 Solicitors Clerk Clitheroe, Lancashire
Ellen Marsden Wife Married F 45 Ireland
James C Marsden Son Single M 25 Cotton Weaver Clitheroe, Lancashire
Edith M Marsden Daughter Single F 20 Cotton Winder Clitheroe, Lancashire
Frank Marsden Son Single M 17 Cotton Mill (Warehouseman) Clitheroe, Lancashire
John E Marsden Son Single M 14 Cotton Weaver Clitheroe, Lancashire
Robert Marsden Son M 8 Clitheroe, Lancashire

In the 1911 Census of England and Wales Ellen, age 53, was in Clitheroe, Lancashire. She was with her husband and 5 unmarried children. Her husband was a law clerk.[13]

1911 Census of England and Wales: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
William Marsden Head Married M 63 Law Clerk Clitheroe, Lancashire
Ellen Marsden Wife Married F 53 Crossgarr Ireland Resident, County Down
Edith Mary Marsden Daughter Single F 29 Winder in Cotton Mill Clitheroe, Lancashire
William Marsden Son Single M 27 Cycle and Motor Mechanic Clitheroe, Lancashire
Frank Marsden Son Single M 25 Market Gardener Clitheroe, Lancashire
Frederick Marsden Son Single M 23 Market Gardener Clitheroe, Lancashire
Robert Marsden Son Single M 18 Oatkake Baker's Assistant Clitheroe, Lancashire

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: NVQS-VRY (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen Cleland marriage to Willim Marsden on 23 Sep 1875 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  2. ↑ Baptism of son James Clelland Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: JQN2-9H9 (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son James Clelland Marsden baptism on 15 Oct 1876 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  3. ↑ Baptism of son Rowland Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: N24Q-7LV (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son Rowland Marsden baptism on 14 Apr 1878 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  4. ↑ Baptism of daughter Edith Mary Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: JQNK-1RK (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's daughter Edith Mary Marsden baptism on 26 Sep 1880 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  5. ↑ Baptism of son William Laurence Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: JSRD-R8F (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son William Laurence Marsden baptism on 28 May 1882 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  6. ↑ Baptism of son Frank Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: N24Q-W8V (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son Frank Marsden baptism on 25 May 1884 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  7. ↑ Baptism of son John Edward Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: NYHB-HH7 (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son John Edward Marsden baptism on 24 Oct 1886 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  8. ↑ Baptism of son Frederick Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: N24Q-4YY (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son Frederick Marsden baptism on 22 Apr 1888 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  9. ↑ Baptism of son Robert Marsden: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004467046; FHL microfilm: 1278858
    FamilySearch Record: JW9X-P8W (accessed 2 February 2024)
    Ellen's son Robert Marsden baptism on 12 Nov 1892 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
  10. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881", database
    citing p. 19, Piece/Folio 4173/31, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,181
    FamilySearch Record: Q275-FY1H (accessed 2 February 2024)
    FindMyPast Image (subscription required)
    Ellen Marsden (24), wife, in household of William Marsden (32) in Clitheroe registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Ireland.
  11. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891", database with images
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 3388/ 96; Page: 12; Line: 7
    FamilySearch Record: QTBF-8ZM (accessed 2 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-YWBT-Y
    Ellen Marsden (36), wife, in household of William Marsden (43) in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Ireland.
  12. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901", database
    citing Clitheroe subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: X922-LL3 (accessed 2 February 2024)
    FindMyPast Image (subscription required)
    Ellen Marsden (45), wife, in household of Wm Marsden (53) in Clitheroe registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Ireland.
  13. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911", database
    citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: X4MP-WPX (accessed 2 February 2024)
    FindMyPast Image (subscription required)
    Ellen Marsden (53), wife, in household of William Marsden (63) in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Crossgarr Ireland Resident, County Down.

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