In 1851 George was with his parents and siblings on Lower Pitt Street, Preston. His father was an iron and brass moulder. [1]
His father died in 1860. In 1861 George was living with his mother and siblings in Preston. He was a moulder. [2]
On 25 February 1866, in St Paul's church, Warrington, he married Hannah Jane Tilley, a spinster. Witnesses were Thomas Seddon and Mary Jane Wright. [3]
Jane already had 2 sons when she married; Richard and WIlliam Tilley. The two boys assumed the Seddon surname.
In 1871 George was lliving in Allwoods Buildings, Salford, Lancashire with his wife and 3 children. He was a moulder. [4]
In 1881 George was in Mount Pleasant, Salford with his wife and 4 children.[5]
Sources
↑ 1.01.11851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
Citing Preston, Lancashire, England, p. 7; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
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George Sleddon (7) son in household of George Sleddon (7) in Preston registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Preston, Lancashire.
↑1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
Citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
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George Seddon (18) son in household of Mary Seddon (39) in Preston registration district in Lancashire, England.
↑Marriage TranscriptLancashire Online Parish Clerk Marriages Source: Original Parish Register Register: Marriages 1865 - 1869, Page 43, Entry 85 searching for George Seddon and Hannah Jane Tilley
↑1871 Census:
"1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG10; Piece number: 4022; Folio: 34; Page: 7; Schedule: 29 FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 16 June 2022)
George Seddon (28) head of household in Allwoods Buildings in Salford registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in England.
↑1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
Citing p. 32, Piece/Folio 3965/44, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,128.
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George Seddon (38), married head of household in Salford registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Preston, Dorset, England.
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