Samuel Jaques (abt. 1791 - bef. 1852)

Born about 1791 in Eccleston, Lancashire, England

Husband of Jane (Porter) Jaques — married 13 Jul 1812 in Farnworth Chapel, Farnworth near Prescot, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Died before 24 Sep 1852 before about age 61 in Eccleston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

This profile is part of the St Helens, Lancashire One Place Study.

Samuel Jaques was born in about 1791 in Eccleston, Lancashire.

Samuel married Jane Porter on 13 Jul 1812 at Farnworth Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Both were of Farnworth near Prescot; Samuel was a watch tool maker, Jane a spinster. The witnesses were William Porter and Ann Porter.

Their daughter Jane was born on 17 Oct 1812, and christened on 15 Nov 1812 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as toolmaker, and the family's address as Prescot.

Little Jane died in 1814, and was buried on 29 Nov 1814 at Prescot St Mary's. Her age was recorded as 2, and her address as Eccleston.

Their son William was christened on 5 Jan 1816 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as toolmaker, and the family's address as Eccleston.

Their son Thomas was christened on 12 Jul 1818 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as tool maker, and the family's address as Eccleston.

Another daughter Jane was christened on 18 Feb 1821 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as toolmaker, and the family's address as Eccleston.

Their daughter Mary was christened on 5 Oct 1823 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

Their son Samuel was christened on 26 Feb 1826 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

Their daughter Anne was christened on 11 Apr 1828 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

Another son Samuel was christened on 8 Sep 1830 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as watch tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

Their daughter Priscilla was christened on 5 May 1833 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as watch tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

Their daughter Ellen was christened on 28 Aug 1835 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as tool maker, and the family's address as Windle.

By June 6th 1841, the family were living in Eccleston; Samuel was a tool maker.

Jane died in 1844, and was buried on 9 Dec 1844 at Prescot St Mary's. Her age was recorded as 51, and her address as Eccleston.

By March 30th 1851, the family were still in Eccleston; Samuel was a master tool maker.

Samuel died in 1852, and was buried on 24 Sep 1852 at the church of St Mary the Virgin in Prescot, Lancashire. His age was recorded as 63, and his address as Eccleston.

Research Notes

Baptism

Two possible baptisms listed on Lancashire OPC:

• 10 Oct 1790 (son of William & Mary)
• 8 May 1791 (son of James & Jane)

Both at Prescot St Mary's, and the fathers were both watch tool makers of Eccleston.

See also Samuel Jaques (abt.1792-bef.1844), the other candidate for the above baptisms.

Census

1841: Eccleston

  Samuel Jakues 50 Tool M Y

  Jane do 45 Y

  William do 25 Tool M Y

  Mary do 15 Y

  Samuel do 10 Y

  Prcilla do 8 Y

  Hellen do 5 Y

Sources

• Marriage: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk

• Burial: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk

• Children's baptisms: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ2G-53K : 22 May 2019), Hellen Jahnes in household of Samuel Jahnes, Prescot, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. Piece 516-06 folio 5 page 3

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGYX-89R : 12 September 2019), Samuel Jaques, Eccleston, Lancashire, England; citing Eccleston, Lancashire, England, p. 7, 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.