William Prescott (abt. 1804 - 1855)

Born about 1804 in Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England

Husband of Alice (Meadows) Prescott — married 12 Aug 1827 in Rainford Chapel, Rainford, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 1855 at about age 51 in St Helens, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

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

William Prescott was born in about 1804 in Newton, Lancashire. Probably his birthplace was was Newton-in-Makerfield (aka Newton le Willows) as the closest Newton to St Helens where he spent his adult life; but it's not the only Newton in Lancashire.

William married Alice Meadows on 12 Aug 1827 at Rainford Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Both were of the local parish, and neither had been married before; William was a collier. The witnesses were Ellen White and Joshua Fairclough. ^[1]

Their daughter Ann was christened on 19 Oct 1828 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as St Helens. ^[2]

Their daughter Alice was christened on 17 Apr 1831 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as St Helens. ^[3] She died in 1833, and was buried on 9 Dec 1833 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Her age was recorded as 2, and her address as St Helens. ^[4]

Their son John was christened on 22 Dec 1833 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as St Helens. ^[5]

Their son Charles was christened on 14 Aug 1836 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as St Helens. ^[6]

Their son William was born in about 1839, ^[7] and christened on 17 Mar 1839 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as St Helens. ^[8] He died at 12 months of age, and was buried on 25 Feb 1840 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His address was St Helens. ^[9]

Another son William was born in about February 1841, ^[10] and christened on 9 May 1841 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as Eccleston. ^[11]

By June 6th 1841, they were living in Church Street, Westfield, Eccleston. William was a coal miner, baby William was 2 months old. The household also included John, Alice and George Manhurst; it seems likely their surname is an error and these were the parents and brother of William's wife, surnamed Meadows not Manhurst (see Notes on Alice (Meadows) Prescot's profile for details). ^[12]

Another daughter Alice was born in 1843, ^[13] and christened on 17 Mar 1844 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as Windle. ^[14] She died in 1845 in Prescot district, aged 1. ^[15]

Their son Richard was born in 1846, ^[16] and christened on 16 Aug 1846 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as Windle. ^[17]

Their son James was born on 3 Nov 1848, ^[18] and christened on 25 Feb 1849 at St Peter's Church in Parr, Lancashire. His father's occupation was recorded as collier, and the family's address as Parr. ^[19] He died in 1850, and was buried on 28 Feb 1850 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His age was recorded as 17 months, and his address as Parr. ^[20]

By March 30th 1851, they were living in Greenoughs Row, Parr. William was a miner. The two youngest "sons", Thomas and George, were probably grandsons, born out of wedlock. ^[21]

William died in 1855 in Prescot district, aged 50. ^[22]

Research Notes

Burial not listed on LanOPC or St Helens Cemetery websites.

Census

1841: Church Street, Westfield, Eccleston

  William Prescot 30 Coal M Y

  Alice Prescot 30 Y

  Ann Prescot 14 Y

  John Prescot 7 Y

  Charles Prescot 15 Y

  William Prescot 2M Y //

  John Manhurst 70 Black S Y

  Alice Manhurst 70 Y

  George Manhurst 19 Y /

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - William Prescott & Alice Meadows. Register: Marriages 1813 - 1831, Page 142, Entry 425. Source: LDS Film 1657567
2. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Ann Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1824 - 1833 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [134], Entry 1065. Source: LDS Film 1469036
3. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Alice Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1824 - 1833 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [215], Entry 1719. Source: LDS Film 1469036
4. ↑ Child's burial: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Alice Prescot. Register: Burials 1813 - 1836 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [250], Entry 1993. Source: LDS Film 1469036
5. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - John Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1833 - 1841 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [4], Entry 29. Source: LDS Film 1469036
6. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Charles Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1833 - 1841 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [107], Entry 852. Source: LDS Film 1469036
7. ↑ Child's birth registration: William Prescot, first quarter 1839, Prescot district, mother's maiden name Medows, accessed on GRO website - birth registration search (free registration required)
8. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - William Prescott. Register: Baptisms 1833 - 1841 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [219], Entry 1751. Source: LDS Film 1469036
9. ↑ Child's burial: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - William Prescot. Register: Burials 1836 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [95], Entry 760. Source: LDS Film 1469036
10. ↑ Child's birth registration: William Prescot, first quarter 1841, Prescot district, mother's maiden name Meadows, accessed on GRO website - birth registration search (free registration required)
11. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - William Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1841 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [1], Entry 1. Source: LDS Film 1469036
12. ↑ 1841 census: "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ2G-Y83 : 22 May 2019), William Prescot, 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 516-07 folio 16 page 24 & Piece 516-07 folio 16 page 25
13. ↑ Child's birth registration: Alice Prescot, last quarter 1843, Prescot district, mother's maiden name Meddows, accessed on GRO website - birth registration search (free registration required)
14. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Alice Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1841 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page [106], Entry 846. Source: LDS Film 1469036
15. ↑ Child's death registration: Alice Prescot, third quarter 1845, Prescot district, age 1. Accessed on GRO website - death registration search (free registration required)
16. ↑ Child's birth registration: Richard Prescott, third quarter 1846, Prescot district, mother's maiden name Meadows, accessed on GRO website - birth registration search (free registration required)
17. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Richard Prescot. Register: Baptisms 1846 - 1850 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Entry 1446. Source: LDS Film 1469036
18. ↑ Child's birth registration: James Prescot, last quarter 1848, Prescot district, mother's maiden name Meadows, accessed on GRO website - birth registration search (free registration required)
19. ↑ Child's baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - James Prescott. Register: Baptisms 1845 - 1896, Page 32, Entry 249. Source: LDS Film 1849649
20. ↑ Child's burial: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - James Prescot. Register: Burials 1846 - 1850 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Entry 494. Source: LDS Film 1469036
21. ↑ 1851 census: "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG5Q-DS6 : 12 September 2019), William Prescot, Parr, Lancashire, England; citing Parr, Lancashire, England, p. 35, 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. Piece 2195-2 folio 401 schedule 99
22. ↑ Death registration: William Prercot, third quarter 1855, Prescot district, age 50. Accessed on GRO website - death registration search (free registration required)