Mary Isabella (Smith) Woodhouse (1871 - 1957)

Born 24 Dec 1871 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Ancestors

Wife of Charles George Woodhouse — married 1893 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Died 1 Sep 1957 at age 85 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

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Biography

Mary Isabella Smith was born in December 1871 to Andrew Reney Smith, a butcher, and Bridget Pearson. She was baptised on 24 December 1871 in St Matthew's Church,Toxteth^[1]. When she was born, she had three living older brothers: John Pearson Smith (b.1863), Andrew Reney Smith (b.1868) and William Smith (b. 1870). Another older brother, Andrew Reney Smith (1865-1867) died before she was born. Mary's younger sister, Jessie Maria, was born in 1874.

In 1878, when Mary was 7, her father passed away^[2].

3 years later, in 1881, Mary was living with her widowed mother, Bridget, who was now a butcher and her 4 siblings. They had a boarder, Mary Pearson, Mary's Maternal Grandmother and a visitor, Mary Ann Stabb. They were living at 66 Stanhope Street, Liverpool^[3].

On 28 March 1886, her mother, Bridget Pearson remarried, to Frank Frederick White^[4].

The 1891 census shows the Smith family still at 66 Stanhope Street, Liverpool. Mary Isabella Smith was now 19 and working as a confectioner. She was misrecorded as "Sissy/ Lissy/ Issy Smith". She was still living with her mother, Bridget Pearson and her four living siblings: John Pearson Smith, Andrew Reney Smith, William Smith and Jessie Maria Smith. Her paternal aunt Mary Stabb was also living with them. They also had a Boarder, Henry Black, a 56 year old Iron Driller from Manchester^[5].

On 24th September 1893, Mary aged 21, married Charles George Woodhouse, a 25 year old Baker at St Michaels Church, Toxteth. They were married by Banns and it was witnessed by Mary's siblings, William and Jessie^[6].

Their first child, Jessie May Woodhouse, was born on 10th September 1894. She was baptised on 26th September 1894 in St Gabriel's church, Toxteth Park ^[7]. Their next child was Gertrude Isabella Woodhouse, born in 1896.^[8]. She was followed by Florence Mary Woodhouse in early 1899. She was baptised on 8 March 1899 in St Philip, Liverpool^[9]. Their next child was Charles George Woodhouse, who was born in March 1901, and was baptised on 27 March 1901 in St Philip, Liverpool ^[10].

In March 1901, the family were living in Boaler Street, West Derby. Charles was a journeyman Baker^[11]. By 1911, they had moved to 151 Kensington, Liverpool. Charles' occupation was given as confectioner/ bread Baker, and Mary assisted with the business. Jessie was at College, Gertrude was "helping in the shop" and both Florence and George were at school^[12].

The Woodhouse family emigrated to the USA from Liverpool on 19th September 1911, aboard the SS Cymric. They all gave Mary's brother William as their closest relative in England. They all gave their closest relative in the USA as Mary's sister in law, Mrs Pottage, who resided in Portland, Oregon. On the ships manifest, Mary was described as being 5ft 5in, with a fair complexion, medium hair and Grey eyes. They arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, on 29th September 1911^[13].

In 1917, the family became naturalized Americans^[14].

In 1920, Mary aged 48, and her family are found in Portland, Oregon. Charles was a 52 year old baker. All of their daughters were stenographers, working in different places, but their son was not yet working^[15].

By April 1930, Mary, aged 58 and Charles aged 62 were living in Portland Oregon with their eldest daughter Jessie, who was 35. Charles was still a Baker and Jessie still a stenographer^[16].

In April 1940, 68 year old Mary was living with her 72 year old husband. Charles was now a Janitor in a public library and Mary was not working. They were still living in Portland, Oregon^[17].

On 16th July 1948, Mary's husband Charles died in hospital after a short illness^[18].

Mary's sister, Jessie died in 1949. Mary was mentioned as one of her surviving relatives in the death notice ^[19].

In 1950, Mary was living with her eldest daughter, 54 year old Jessie. Jessie was a secretary in a Church. They were living at 803 SW Green, Portland Oregon^[20].

Mary died on 1st September 1957. She was survived by her 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was buried at Greenwood Hills cemetery on 11th September 1957^[21].

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1. ↑ Liverpool, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906. Liverpool Record Office; Reference Number: 283 MTT/2/2.
2. ↑ England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JPB-SJC : 31 December 2014), Andrew Reney Smith, 1878; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, West Derby, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27L-4MR9 : 19 August 2016), Mary I Smith in household of Bridget Smith, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 5, Piece/Folio 3637/33, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,053
4. ↑ England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D85-K1P : 13 December 2014), Bridget Smith, 1886; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1886, quarter 1, vol. 8B, p. 326, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
5. ↑ 1891 census of England, Liverpool. Registration district Toxteth Park. RG12; Piece: 2925; Folio: 17; Page: 28; GSU Roll: 6098035. 'Sissy Smith' in household of B White
6. ↑ England, Lancashire, Liverpool, Banns and Marriages, 1557-1960", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6JJJ-7JJ2 : 28 October 2022), Mary Isabella Smith in entry for Charles George Woodhouse, 1892-1896.
7. ↑ "England, Lancashire, Liverpool, Baptisms, 1557-1919", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6JJM-MYZL : 28 October 2022), Charles George in entry for Jessie May Woodhouse, 1893-1899.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2F7S-B8N : 1 October 2014), Gertrude Isabella Woodhouse, 1896; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, West Derby, Lancashire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NFVK-4NB : 5 February 2023), Charles Woodhouse in entry for Florence Mary Woodhouse, 1899.
10. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7K9-ZY9 : 5 February 2023), Charles George Woodhouse in entry for Charles George Woodhouse, 1901.
11. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9VS-BDK : 21 May 2019), Mary I Woodhouse in household of Charles G Woodhouse, West Derby, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing West Derby Western subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
12. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWTV-HS9 : 30 April 2019), Mrs M J Woodhouse in household of Charles Woodhouse, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
13. ↑ "Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23XQ-12T : 21 January 2022), Mary Isabella Woodhouse, 1911.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:M48N-BW3 : Sat Jun 03 03:27:37 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles G Woodhouse and Mary I Woodhouse, 1920.
15. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:M48N-BW3 : Sat Jun 03 03:27:37 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles G Woodhouse and Mary I Woodhouse, 1920.
16. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC9Y-Y6V : accessed 13 June 2023), Mary I Woodhouse in household of Chas G Woodhouse, Portland (Districts 1-219), Multnomah, Oregon, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 53, sheet 3B, line 69, family 88, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1949; FHL microfilm 2,341,683.
17. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:VRTV-KZM : Fri Jun 09 21:19:41 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles G Woodhouse and Mary I Woodhouse, 1940.
18. ↑ Sunday OREGON Journal (Portland, OR) 18 July 1948, page 6 GenealogyBank https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2%3A130FB78394A04B53%40GB3NEWS-170CAA3161331A04%402432751-17093DFD86AA9247%405-17093DFD86AA9247%40 : accessed 7 June 2023
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20. ↑ "United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:6KMX-FPZX : Fri May 19 21:43:59 UTC 2023), Entry for Jessie M Woodloose and Mary A Woodloose, .
21. ↑ The Oregonian (Portland, OR) 5 September 1957, page 21 GenealogyBank https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/newspapers/image/v2%3A11A73E5827618330%40GB3NEWS-12CC4C2792402B5A%402436087-12CBFFADD6A17FCA%4020-12CBFFADD6A17FCA%40 : accessed 8 June 2023