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Diglake Colliery Disaster 1895

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Summary

  • Date: 14 January 1895
  • Location: Audley, Newcastle, Staffordshire (approximately 53 degrees 3' N, 2 degrees 17' W)
  • Victims: 78 fatalities
  • Cause: Flood
  • sources [1][2]
"The Diglake Colliery Disaster (also known as the Audley Colliery Disaster), was a coal-mining disaster at what was Audley Colliery in Bignall End, North Staffordshire, on 14 January 1895. A flood of water rushed into the mine and caused the deaths of 77 miners. Only three bodies were recovered, with efforts to retrieve the dead hampered by floodwater. 73 bodies are still entombed underground. The jury verdict 'The evidence failed to show how the water got in but we are of the opinion that is was an unforeseen accident.'"


Victims
Name Age Those they left behind Address Sourced Bio Connected Category
Thomas Alkins 47 wife & 9 children
Henry Bailey 38 wife & children
John Bailey 21 father & siblings
John Thomas Beckett 22 parents & siblings
George Beech 32
Elijah Billington 56 wife & children
John Blurton 15
Thomas Sargeant Bowers 32
John Brough 33 wife & children
William Butler 22
George Carter 40 wife & children
Thomas Cartwright 45
Thomas Childers 27
Henry Clough 19
Joseph Cooper 20 parents & siblings
Samuel Cork 38 wife & 3 children
Samuel Crosby 18
George Dodd 24 parents, siblings, wife, 2 children
John Elsby 48 wife & children
George Henry Fox 13 parents & siblings
John William Frost 18 parents & siblings
John Guise 45 wife & children
Edward Higgins 42 wife & children
Alfred Hodgkinson 15 parents & siblings
Henry Holland 30
Abram Hopwood 16 parents & siblings
Alfred Hopwood 18 parents & siblings
William Hughes 25
Arthur Jackson 15 parents & siblings
Aaron Johnson 21 siblings
Fred Johnson 35 wife & children
Joseph Johnson 14 parents & siblings
Richard William Johnson 22 parents & siblings
Samuel Johnson 40
Benjamin Albert Knight 16 parents & siblings
William Latham 19
Harry Lee 15 parents & siblings
Harry Leech 20 parents & siblings
E Lightfoot 15 parents & siblings possibly same person as below
Ernest Daniel Lightfoot 17 parents & siblings
Fred Lowe 28 mother & siblings
Henry Maddock 45 wife & children
James Henry Maddock 15 mother & siblings
George Mayer 18 parents & siblings
Ralph Mayer 14 parents & siblings
Samuel Mayer 18 parents & siblings
Benjamin Sunderland Mitchell 40 wife & children
James Mitchell 33 parents & siblings
George Morrey 14 mother & siblings
William Mottram 33 parents, siblings
James Platt 18 parents & 7 siblings
John Edmund Platt 20 parents & 7 siblings
George Pover 14
William Pugh 15 parents & siblings
Alfred G Rhodes 17 parents & siblings
H Rhodes 17 parents & siblings possibly the same person as below
Henry Rhodes 15 parents & siblings
Henry Riley 21 parents & siblings
John Riley 46 parents & siblings
William Roberts 41
Dan Rowley 25 parents & siblings
David Spord 62
George Walter Spord 23
Enoch Sproson 25 mother & siblings
Frank Thomas Sproson 14 parents & siblings
Thomas Sproson 64
William Sproson 47
Frederick Henry Taylor 30 parents & siblings
John Taylor 40
Peter Taylor 40 wife & children
Ralph Taylor 38 wife & children
Richard Taylor 18 step parents & siblings
Thomas Taylor 15 parents & siblings
Thomas Tittle 19
Charles Vernon 30 step-parents & siblings
Edwin Henry Webb 35 wife & children
George Frederick Wynne 30

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Research Notes

possible birth, census, death records

ALKINS, Thomas

Thomas aged 35 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1881 Audley census with family - Harriet Alkins Wife 34 Thomas Alkins Son 11 Elizabeth Alkins Daughter 10 Mary Alkins Daughter 8 William Alkins Son 5 John Alkins Son 4 Arthur Alkins Son 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27V-WZY2 : 13 December 2017), Thomas Alkins, Audley, Staffordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 18, Piece/Folio 2702/139, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,927. (accessed 8-7-2022)

Thomas died aged 47 (or 49)

BAILEY, Henry

There are several local census records of 'Henry Bailey', for example Audley, 1891 aged 39 (coal miner) with family - Harriet Bailey Wife 41 Joseph Bailey Son 15 coal miner Charles Bailey Son 13 coal miner Bertha Bailey Daughter 10 Virginia Bailey Daughter 7 Sarah E Bailey Daughter 5 Harry H Bailey Son 3

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M7-CZM : 22 February 2021), Henry R Bailey, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

Henry died aged 38 (or 42)

BAILEY, John

There are several local 1891 census records of 'John Bailey' - for example Stoke, aged 18 (coal miner) with family - Marcus Bailey 50 coal miner Barbury Ware Sister 24 Marcus Bailey Brother 16 coal miner Elizabeth Bailey Sister 13 dress maker Mary Bailey Sister 11 Henry Ware 25 coal miner Harry Ware 5 Marcus Ware 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WWF8-7T2 : 22 February 2021), John Bailey in household of Marcus Bailey, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

John died aged 21

BECKETT, John Thomas

John aged 18 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Alfreton census with family - John Beckett Father 39 coal miner Treasa Beckett Mother 37 William S Beckett Brother 9 Joseph A Beckett Brother 5

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:46RG-JPZ : 5 May 2019), John T Beckett in household of John Beckett, Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Derbyshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

John died aged 22

BEECH, George

There are several local 1891 census records of 'George Beech'.

George died aged 32 (or 27)

BILLINGTON, Elijah

Elijah aged 33 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1871 Audley census with family -

Hannah Billington Wife 34 Enock Billington Son 13 Betsy Billington Daughter 10 Aaron Billington Son 8 Mary Billington Daughter 5 Harriet Billington Daughter 1

Elijah aged 43 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1881 Audley census with his family above and 2 more daughters - Sarah Billington Daughter 6 Martha Billington Daughter 5

  • "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27V-W8PP : 13 December 2017), Elijah Billington, Audley, Staffordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 39, Piece/Folio 2702/150, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,927. (accessed 8-7-2022)

Elijah died aged 56

BLURTON, John

John died aged 15

BOWERS, Thomas Sargeant

There are several local 1891 census records of Thomas Bowers.

John died aged 32 (or 28)

BROUGH, John

John aged 26 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Mary Brough Wife 26 Sarah A Brough Daughter 6 Ruth Brough Daughter 4 Emily Brough Daughter 3 Elizabeth Brough Daughter 1 Enock Procton 67 head coal miner

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MZ-B2M : 22 February 2021), John Brough in household of Enock Procton, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

John died aged 33

BUTLER, William

There are several local 1891 census records of William Butler.

William died aged 22

CARTER, George

George aged 37 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Betsy Carter Wife 27 Mary Carter Daughter 3 Ann Carter Daughter 2 Selena Carter Daughter 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M4-K6Z : 22 February 2021), George Carter, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

George died aged 40

CARTWRIGHT, Thomas

There are several local 1891 census records of Thomas Cartwright.

Thomas died aged 45 (or 48)

CHILDERS, Thomas

Thomas aged 23 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Wolstanton census -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W73S-MZM : 22 February 2021), Thos Childer in household of Walter Fowles, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

Thomas died aged 27

CLOUGH, Henry

There are several national 1891 census records of 'Henry Clough'.

Henry died aged 19

COOPER, Joseph

Joseph 15 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census - George Cooper Father 45 coal miner Angelina Cooper Mother 40 Thomas Cooper Brother 17 coal miner John Cooper Brother 12 Arthur Cooper Brother 9

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MG-CMM : 22 February 2021), Joseph Cooper in household of George Cooper, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

Joseph died aged 20 (or 18)

CORK, Samuel

Samuel Cork 33 (engine driver) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Mary Cork Wife 26 Ethel Cork Daughter 7 Lavinia Cork Daughter 4 Stella Cork Daughter 5 [3].

Samuel died aged 38

CROSBY, Samuel

There are several national 1891 census records of Samuel Crosby.

Samuel died aged 18

DODD, George

George aged 20 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - John Dodd Father 41 furnace labourer Harriet Dodd Mother 42 John Dodd Brother 16 coal miner Sarah A Dodd Sister 11 Hannah Dodd Sister 13

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MJ-G6Z : 22 February 2021), George Dodd in household of John Dodd, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

George died aged 24

ELSBY, John

John aged 42 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Eunice Elsby Wife 39 Annie F Elsby Daughter 20 Caroline Elsby Daughter 17 dress maker Samuel J Elsby Son 13 Stephen Elsby Son 9

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MC-QW2 : 22 February 2021), John Elsby, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 8-7-2022)

John died aged 48

FOX, George Henry

George aged 8 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - James Fox Father 33 coal miner Mary A Fox Mother 30 Annie J Fox Sister 12 Harriet Fox Sister 10 Emma Fox Sister 5 Arthur Fox Brother 3 Lilly Fox Sister 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ15-4PZ : 22 February 2021), George Fox in household of James Fox, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

George died aged 13

FROST, John William

William Frost aged 14 (horse driver) is recorded in the 1891 Wolstanton census with family - Samuel Frost Father 54 iron stone miner Lucy Frost Mother 49 Sarah Frost Sister 18 warehouse girl Mary J Frost Sister 11 Eliza Frost Sister 10

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WW41-ZN2 : 22 February 2021), William Frost in household of Samuel Frost, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Also John Frost 15 (general agricultural labourer) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MJ-9N2 : 22 February 2021), John Frost in household of George Madew, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

John William died aged 18

GUISE, John

John 36 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Thomas Taylor Son 10 Emily Taylor Daughter 7 Agnes Taylor Daughter 5 Vincent Taylor Son 2 Elizabeth Taylor 29 house keeper

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ12-QN2 : 22 February 2021), John Guise, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

John died aged 45

HIGGINS, Edward

Edward aged 39 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Ellen Higgins Wife 35 Francis E Higgins Son 15 coal miner Sarah Higgins Daughter 13 house duties Mary Higgins Daughter 10

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MP-6MM : 22 February 2021), Edward Higgins, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Edward died aged 42

HODGKINSON, Alfred

Alfred aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Henry Hodgkinson Father 46 coal miner Harriett Hodgkinson Mother 43 John Hodgkinson Brother 24 coal miner Hugh Hodgkinson Brother 22 coal miner Emily Hodgkinson Sister 10 George Hodgkinson Brother 12 Alice Hodgkinson Sister 5 Harriett Hodgkinson Sister 4

"England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MN-F6Z : 22 February 2021), Alfred Hodgkinson in household of Henry Hodgkinson, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Alfred died aged 14

HOLLAND, Henry

There are several local Henry Holland 1891 census records.

Henry died aged 30

HOPWOOD, Abraham

Abraham aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - William Hopwood Father 39 coal miner Emma Hopwood Mother 36 Alfred Hopwood Brother 15 coal miner William Hopwood Brother 7 Emma Hopwood Sister 7 George Hopwood Brother 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7ML-LPZ : 22 February 2021), Abraham Hopwood in household of William Hopwood, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Abraham died aged 16

HOPWOOD, Alfred

(please see above) Abraham aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - William Hopwood Father 39 coal miner Emma Hopwood Mother 36 Alfred Hopwood Brother 15 coal miner William Hopwood Brother 7 Emma Hopwood Sister 7 George Hopwood Brother 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7ML-LPZ : 22 February 2021), Abraham Hopwood in household of William Hopwood, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Alfred died aged 18

HUGHES, William

There are several local 1891 census records of William Hughes.

William died aged 25

JACKSON, Arthur

Arthur aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Keele census with family - John T Jackson 13 Loader Colliery Labourer Lewis Jackson 9 Alice Jackson 7 Frederick Jackson 5 Ellen M Jackson 4 Sampson Jackson 2 Frank Jackson 1 Philip Rhodes 50 coal miner

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ1V-PPZ : 22 February 2021), Arthur Jackson in household of John T Jackson, Keele, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Arthur died aged 15

JOHNSON, Aaron

Aaron aged 7 is recorded in the 1881 Audley census with family - Abel Johnson Father 35 coal miner Emma Johnson Sister 14 domestic servant Thomas Johnson Brother 12 Caleb Johnson Brother 10 Frank Johnson Brother 5

  • "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27V-W8Z3 : 13 December 2017), Aaron Johnson in household of Abel Johnson, Audley, Staffordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 10, Piece/Folio 2702/135, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,927. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Aaron died aged 21

JOHNSON, Fred

A Fred Johnson aged 30 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Ann E Johnson Wife 37 Mahalath A Johnson Daughter 8 Benjamin Johnson Son 4 Elizabeth M Johnson Daughter 2

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MM-HZM : 22 February 2021), Fred Johnson, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Fred died aged 35 (or 33)

JOHNSON, Joseph

Joseph aged 10 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Samuel Johnson Father 27 coal miner Mary A Johnson Mother 36 Sarah A Johnson Sister 6 Samuel Johnson Brother 3

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M5-ZPZ : 22 February 2021), Joseph Johnson in household of Samuel Johnson, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Joseph died aged 14

JOHNSON, Richard William

Richarrd H aged 18 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - George Johnson Father 40 collier Hannah Johnson Mother 39 Thomas Johnson Brother 20 collier Agnes S Johnson Sister 14 George Johnson Brother 11 Arthur Johnson Brother 9 Edwin Johnson Brother 8 Mary H Johnson Sister 6 Fred Johnson Brother 5 David Johnson Brother 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M6-XZM : 22 February 2021), Richard H Johnson in household of George Johnson, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Richard died aged 22 (or 20)

JOHNSON, Samuel

Samuel Johnson is recorded in several local 1871 census records.

Samuel died aged 40

KNIGHT, Benjamin Albert

Benjamin aged 13 is recorded in the 1891 Wolstanton census with family - Moses Knight Father 34 coal miner Emma Knight Mother 33 Joseph William Knight Brother 11 Martha Ann Knight Sister 8 Dina Knight Sister 6 Daniel Knight Brother 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W736-7N2 : 22 February 2021), Benjamin Albert Knight in household of Moses Knight, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Benjamin died aged 16

LATHAM, William

There are several local 1891 census records of William Latham.

William died aged 19

LEE, Harry

Harry aged 10 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Richard Lee Father 45 gas stoker Hannah Lee Mother 38 Alice Lee Sister 13 William Lee Brother 8 Frank Lee Brother 5 Alice Lee Sister 3 Athel Lee Sister 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ12-X2M : 22 February 2021), Harry Lee in household of Richard Lee, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Harry died aged 15

LEECH, Harry

Harry aged 14 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Charles Leech Father 40 colliery labourer Lousia Leech Mother 49 Joseph Leech Brother 19 coal miner

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ1G-ZZM : 22 February 2021), Harry Leech in household of Charles Leech, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Harry died aged 20

LIGHTFOOT, Ernest Daniel

Ernest aged 12 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Phillip Lightfoot Father 36 coal miner Ann Lightfoot Mother 49 William Hy Taylor Brother 33 widowed coal miner Charles Taylor Brother 30 widowed coal miner Joshua Taylor Brother 17 coal miner Prudence Lightfoot Sister 14 Joshua Taylor 6 grandson

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M4-NMM : 22 February 2021), Ernest Lightfoot in household of Phillip Lightfoot, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Ernest died aged 16

LIGHTFOOT, E

(please see above)

Died aged 17

LOWE, Fred (Frank ?)

Frank aged 27 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Hannah Lowe Mother 59 widowed Alice Lowe Sister 15 Arthur Lowe 19 coal miner Jesse Lowe 17 coal miner

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M5-9W2 : 22 February 2021), Frank Wm Lowe in household of Hannah Lowe, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Fred died aged 28 (or 30 ?)

MADDOCK, Henry

Henry aged 43 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - James Henry Maddock 11 Henry Maddock Father 43 coal miner Ann Maddock Mother 42 William Maddock Brother 7 Arthur Maddock Brother 4

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W79M-3MM : 22 February 2021), James Henry Maddock in household of Henry Maddock, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Henry died aged 45

MADDOCK, James Henry

(please see above)

Henry aged 43 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - James Henry Maddock 11 Henry Maddock Father 43 coal miner Ann Maddock Mother 42 William Maddock Brother 7 Arthur Maddock Brother 4

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W79M-3MM : 22 February 2021), James Henry Maddock in household of Henry Maddock, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

James died aged 15

MAYER, George

George aged 15 (Railway Wagon Number Taker) is recorded in the 1891 Stoke census with family - John Mayer Father 51 Manager Of Traffic Colliery Railway Julia Mayer Mother 52 William Mayer Brother 20 Locomotive Engine Driver Sarah Mayer Sister 20 Clay Furniture Turner Mary Mayer Sister 19 Joseph Mayer Brother 12 Julia A Mayer 20 daughter in law John W Mayer 2 grandson Edwin Mayer 0 grandson

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WWKH-WW2 : 22 February 2021), George Mayer in household of John Mayer, Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

George died aged 18

MAYER, Ralph

Ralph aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Herbert Mayer Father 35 coal miner Rhoda Mayer Mother 39 Sarah Mayer Sister 13 Hannah Mayer Sister 9 George Mayer Brother 6 Herbert Mayer Brother 4 Harry Mayer Brother 2 Anna Mayer Sister 0 Ralph Proctor 68 head grandfather widower lamp cleaner Jabez Proctor 30 uncle timber cutter colliery

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MT-K2M : 22 February 2021), Ralph Mayer in household of Ralph Proctor, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Ralph died aged 14

MAYER, Samuel

Samuel aged 12 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Elisha Mayer Father 45 collier Elizabeth Mayer Mother 46 Elisha Mayer Brother 19 collier Wilmot Mayer Brother 17 collier Levina Mayer Sister 15 Alfred Mayer Brother 4 Ernest Mayer Brother 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ1R-WZM : 22 February 2021), Samuel Mayer in household of Elisha Mayer, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Samuel died aged 18 (or 16)

MITCHELL, Benjamin Sunderland

Benjamin aged 36 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Burslem census with family - Rebecca Mitchell Wife 36 Hannah Mitchell Daughter 13 Elizabeth Mitchell Daughter 10 Joseph Mitchell Son 4 Frederick Mitchell Son 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WW87-XT2 : 22 February 2021), Benjamin Mitchell, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Benjamin died aged 40

MITCHELL, James

James aged 29 (cloger) is recorded in the 1891 Burslem census with family - William Mitchell Father 60 cloger Rhoda Mitchell Mother 56 George Mitchell Brother 25 baker Sarah Ann Mitchell Sister 22 William H Mitchell Brother 14 John Mitchell Brother 13

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7QF-4ZM : 22 February 2021), James Mitchell in household of William Mitchell, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

James died aged 33 (or 37)

MORREY, George

George aged 10 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Mary Morrey Mother 61 widow Samuel Morrey Brother 28 coal miner Thomas Morrey Brother 20 coal miner Mary Morrey 25 daughter in law Mary G Morrey 8 granddaughter John Morrey 6 grandson Annie Morrey 0 granddaughter

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M2-R2M : 22 February 2021), George Morrey in household of Mary Morrey, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

George died aged 14

MOTTRAM, William

There are a couple of local 1891 census records of 'William Mottram'.

William died aged 33

PLATT, James

There is a local 1891 Crewe census record of James Platt 14 with family -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:49T9-12M : 5 May 2019), James H Platt in household of Elizabeth Platt, Monks Coppenhall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Cheshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

James died aged 18

PLATT, John Edmund

James Edmund Platt died aged 20

POVER, George

There are several local 1891 census records of George Pover.

George died aged 14

POVER, James

There are several local 1891 census records of James Pover.

James died aged 17

PUGH, William

William aged 12 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Thomas Pugh Father 25 gas stoker Emma Pugh Mother 35 Bertha M Pugh Sister 8 John Pugh Brother 5 Ethel M Pugh Sister 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MV-5T2 : 22 February 2021), William Pugh in household of Thomas Pugh, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

William died aged 15

RHODES, Alfred G.

Alfred aged 12 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Fredk Rhodes Father 34 coal miner Hannah Rhodes Mother 34 Eveline Rhodes Sister 9

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MY-GW2 : 22 February 2021), Alfred Rhodes in household of Fredk Rhodes, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Alfred died aged 17

RHODES, H

died aged 17

RHODES, Henry

(please see above - may be a duplicate record)

Henry aged 12 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Nathaniel Rhodes Father 45 coal miner Amy Rhodes Mother 43 Oliver Rhodes Brother 23 coal miner Mary Rhodes Sister 20 domestic servant Simon Rhodes Brother 18 coal miner Elijah Rhodes Brother 16 coal miner Samson Rhodes Brother 14 coal miner Hannah Rhodes Sister 10 Harriet Rhodes Sister 7 Ellen Rhodes Sister 5 John Rhodes Brother 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7M5-JT2 : 22 February 2021), Henry Rhodes in household of Nathaniel Rhodes, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Henry died aged 15

RILEY, Henry

Henry aged 16 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - John Riley Father 47 coal miner Eliza Riley Mother 41 Edward Riley Brother 27 coal miner Elizabeth Riley Sister 18 domestic servant Annie Riley Sister 11 Fred Riley Brother 7 Hannah Riley Sister 4

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WQ11-P6Z : 22 February 2021), Henry Riley in household of John Riley, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

Henry died aged 21

RILEY, John

John aged 43 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - William Riley Father 66 coal miner Elizabeth Riley Mother 61 Eleanor Riley Sister 26 house duties Edmund Riley Brother 23 colliery clerk Frank Riley Brother 20 colliery engine man Lydia Riley Sister 19 dress maker

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MZ-9PZ : 22 February 2021), John Riley in household of William Riley, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)

John died aged 46

ROBERTS, William

There are several local 1891 census records of 'William Roberts'.

William died aged 41 (or 35)

ROWLEY, Dan

Dan aged 22 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Caleb Rowley Father 51 coal miner Elizabeth Rowley Mother 50 George Rowley Brother 24 coal miner Mary Ann Rowley Sister 19 Wilmot Rowley Brother 14 coal miner Olive Rowley Sister 13 Hannah Rowley Sister 7 Annie L Rowley granddaughter 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MR-PMM : 22 February 2021), Dan Rowley in household of Caleb Rowley, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 9-7-2022)


Dan died aged 25

SPORD, David

David aged 45 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1881 Audley census -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27V-WW45 : 13 December 2017), David Spord, Audley, Staffordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 18, Piece/Folio 2702/52, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,927. (accessed 10-7-2022)

David died aged 62

SPORD, George Walter

George died aged 23 or 26

(accessed 21-6-2022)

SPROSON, Enoch

Enoch aged 19 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Harriet Clews Mother 38 widow Elizabeth Clews Sister 9 Charles Sproston Brother 14 coal miner Sarah Sproston Sister 12

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MN-K3Z : 22 February 2021), Enoch Sproston in household of Harriet Clews, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Enoch died aged 25 or 23

SPROSON, Frank Thomas

Frank T Sproson aged 0 is recorded in the 1881 Audley census with family - Thomas Sproson Father 31 coal miner & grocer Hannah Sproson Mother 29 Ernest Sproson Brother 6 Ethel A Sproson Sister 3

  • "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27V-W89T : 13 December 2017), Frank T Sproson in household of Thomas Sproson, Audley, Staffordshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 14, Piece/Folio 2702/137, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,927. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Frank died aged 14

SPROSON, Thomas

Thomas aged 9 is recorded in the 1841 Wybunbury census with family - Mary Sproson 50 John Sproson 25 Ann Sproson 15 Richard Sproson 14 Emma Sproson 12

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7MY-354 : 5 March 2021), Thomas Sproson in household of Mary Sproson, Wybunbury, Cheshire, 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. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Thomas died aged 64

SPROSON, William

There are several local census records of 'William Sproson'.

William died aged 47 or 43

TAYLOR, Frederick Henry

Frederick aged 3 is recorded in the 1871 Audley census with family - Ralph Taylor Father 37 Prudence Taylor Mother 38 Selina Taylor Sister 14 Ralph S Taylor Brother 12 coal miner Anne Elizabeth Taylor Sister 7 John Taylor Brother 5 Olive Taylor Sister 2

Frederick died aged 30 or 27

TAYLOR, John

There are several local 1891 census records of 'John Taylor'.

John died aged 40

TAYLOR, Peter

Peter aged 33 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Mary Taylor Wife 34 John T Taylor Son 10 Selina Taylor Daughter 8 Caleb Taylor Son 6 Hannah Taylor Daughter 4 Annie Taylor Daughter 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MV-B6Z : 22 February 2021), Peter Taylor, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Peter died aged 40 or 36

TAYLOR, Ralph

Ralph aged 12 and Frederick aged 3 are recorded in the 1871 Audley census with family - Ralph Taylor Father 37 Prudence Taylor Mother 38 Selina Taylor Sister 14 Ralph S Taylor Brother 12 coal miner Anne Elizabeth Taylor Sister 7 John Taylor Brother 5 Olive Taylor Sister 2

Ralph aged 32 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Martha Taylor Wife 33 Harry R Taylor Son 11 Jennie Taylor Daughter 4 Nellie Taylor Daughter 4 Thomas Dobson 16 brother in law coal miner Harriet Dobson 16 sister in law home work

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MP-XPZ : 22 February 2021), Ralph Taylor, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Ralph died aged 38 or 36

TAYLOR, Richard

Richard aged 16 is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - John Griffiths Step-father 34 collier Hannah A Griffiths Step-mother 55 Ellen Taylor Step-daughter 19 servant domestic Agnes Taylor Step-daughter 17 servant domestic Olive Taylor Step-daughter 11 Hannah Griffiths Sister 10 Bertha Griffiths Sister 9

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MX-XZM : 22 February 2021), Richard Taylor in household of John Griffiths, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Richard died aged 18

TAYLOR, Thomas

Thomas aged 11 is recorded in the 1891 Wolstanton census with family - Joseph Taylor Father 54 coal miner Hannah Taylor Mother 54 Adelaide Taylor Sister 13

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7W9-4W2 : 22 February 2021), Thomas Taylor in household of Joseph Taylor, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Thomas died aged 15

TITTLE, Thomas

Thomas died aged 19 or 15

VERNON, Charles

Charles aged 24 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Elias Johnson Step-father 45 brick layer Elizabeth Johnson Step-mother 42 Mary Johnson Sister 21 Daniel Johnson Brother 17 bricklayers labourer Elias Johnson Brother 14 bricklayers labourer James Johnson Brother 9 Frank Johnson Brother 7 Minnie Johnson Sister 12 Alfred Johnson Brother 4 George Johnson Brother 2 Patty Johnson Sister 6 Martha A Johnson granddaughter 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MS-HW2 : 22 February 2021), Charles Vernon in household of Elias Johnson, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Charles died aged 30

WEBB, Edwin Henry

Edwin aged 15 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1871 Audley census with family - Thomas Webb Father 45 engine worker Eliza Webb Mother 42

Henry aged 35 (coal miner) is recorded in the 1891 Audley census with family - Theodosia Webb Wife 32 Annie Webb Daughter 9 Arnold Webb Son 8 Thomas Webb Son 5 Wm Webb Son 3 Eliza Webb Daughter 1

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7MG-6ZM : 22 February 2021), Henry Webb, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

Edwin died aged 35 or 39

WYNNE, George Frederick

George aged 25 is recorded in the 1891 Wolstanton census -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W77D-MMM : 22 February 2021), George Wynne in household of Richard Ash, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 10-7-2022)

George died aged 30

Sources

  1. ↑ https://www.nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/accidents-disasters/staffordshire/diglake-colliery-inrush-audley-1895/ "AUDLEY. Newcastle, Staffordshire. 14th. January, 1895." (accessed 1-6-2022)
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Diglake Colliery Disaster," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diglake_Colliery_Disaster&oldid=1025529706 (accessed June 8, 2022).
  3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W792-FMM : 22 February 2021), Samuel Cork, Audley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Staffordshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 22 Feb 2023)
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