Joseph Wakefield was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England.
Joseph Wakefield was born in about 1831 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, the son of John Wakefield and Sarah Forster.[1]
He was baptised on 16 March 1831 in Manchester.[2]
In 1851 Joseph was living with his parents and 3 siblings in Golborne. His father was a farmer; Joseph an apprentice joiner. [1]
He married Matilda Mills on 13 November 1851 in St Thomas' church, Golborne. [3]
In 1861 Joseph was with his wife and 4 children in Golborne. He was a journeyman joiner. [4]
Sources
↑ 1.01.11851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
Citing Golborne, Lancashire, England, p. 20; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
FamilySearch Record: SGY6-RNG (accessed 4 May 2022) FindMyPast Image (subscription required)
Joseph Wakefield (20), unmarried son, in household of John Wakefield (47) in Leigh registration district. Born in Golborne, Lancashire.
↑Baptism:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
FamilySearch Record: J7VN-V4C (accessed 4 May 2022)
Joseph Wakefield baptism on 16 Mar 1831 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Marriage:
"Wigan, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1926"
Wigan Archives Services; Wigan, England; Reference Numbers: D/P8/1/5 Ancestry Sharing Link (free access) Ancestry Record 60562 #324331 (subscription required, accessed 4 May 2022)
Joseph Walkefield (20) marriage to Matilda Mills on 13 Nov 1851 in Golborne, St Thomas, Lancashire, England.
↑1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
Citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
FamilySearch Record: M74Z-NP6 (accessed 4 May 2022) FindMyPast Image (subscription required)
Joseph Wakefield (29), married head of household in Leigh registration district.
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