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William Woodyer (bef. 1806 - bef. 1871)

William Woodyer
Born before in Pendleton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdommap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 26 Feb 1827 in Winwick, Lancashire, Englandmap
Husband of — married 11 Jan 1857 in St Mary the Virgin Church in Prescot, Lancashire, Englandmap
Descendants descendants
Father of
Died before at about age 64 in Sutton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdommap
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Profile last modified | Created 4 Aug 2020
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Biography

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

William Woodyer was born in about 1806 in Pendleton, Lancashire. He was christened on 16 Mar 1806 at St Thomas' Church in Pendleton. He was the son of William and Betty Woodier. The family's address was given as Pendleton, and his father's occupation as farmer.

William married Ellen Harrison on 26 Feb 1827 at St Oswald's Church in Winwick. Both were of the local parish. The witnesses were Thomas Walker and Thomas Harrison.

Their daughter Elizabeth Woodier was born on 27 Feb 1827, and christened on 25 Mar 1827 in the parish of Winwick.[1]

Their daughter Sarah Woodier was born on 28 Dec 1828, and christened on 25 Jan 1829 in the parish of Winwick.[2]

Their son William Woodier was born on 2 Oct 1833 and christened on 17 Nov 1833 in the parish of Winwick.[3]

Their son James Woodier was born on 22 Jun 1835 and christened on 19 Jul 1835 at St Peter's Church in Newton-le-Willows. His father's occupation was given as labourer, and the family's address as Newton.[4][5]

Their son Joseph Woodier was born on 22 Jan 1838 and christened on 18 Feb 1838 in the parish of Winwick.[6]

Their daughter Mary Anne Woodyer was born on 24 Sep 1839, and christened on 27 Oct 1839 at Ashton Chapel in Ashton in Makerfield. She was their 7th child and 3rd daughter. Her father's occupation was given as labourer, and the family's address as Crow Lane in Newton.[7]

Their son Matthias Woodyer was born on 29 Mar 1841, and christened on 25 Apr 1841 at Ashton Chapel in Ashton in Makerfield. He was their 8th child and 5th son. His father's occupation was given as labourer, and the family's address as Crow Lane in Newton.[8]

By June 6th 1841, the family was living in Crow Lane, Winwick.

Their daughter Ellen Woodier was born in 1845 in Ditton; her birth was registered in the second quarter of 1845, in Warrington district. She was christened on 13 Jul 1845 in Newton in Makerfield.[9]

By March 30th 1851, they were living in Liverpool Street, St Helens. William was employed as a labourer.

Their youngest daughter Ellen died in 1855, aged 9; she was buried on 15 Jun 1855 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston, Lancashire. The family's address was given as Eccleston.

William's wife died that November, aged 48. She was buried on 14 Nov 1855 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston. The family's address was given as Eccleston.

William married Elizabeth Harrison on 11 Jan 1857 at St Mary the Virgin Church in Prescot, Lancashire. Both were widowed and living in Eccleston; William was a labourer. Their fathers were named as William Woodyer (tanner) and William Harrison (shoemaker). The witnesses were Richard Blake and Winney Blake. Elizabeth's middle name was given in the marriage record as Ann, but in the 1861 census she is listed as Elizabeth Alice.

By April 7th 1861, Will and Elizabeth were living in Sutton. No children from either previous marriage was living with them. Will was employed as a glass works fireman.

William died in 1871, aged 65. He was buried on 10 Jan 1871 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston. His address was given as Sutton.

Research Notes

William's birthplace was recorded in the 1851 census as Eccleston. Since Pendleton is in Eccles, it seems likely he said Eccles and it was misheard as Eccleston by whoever completed the form.
Marriage to two Harrisons: if his second wife was actually a spinster rather than a widow, and if her father was a labourer not a shoemaker, and the birthplace of both his wives was actually Burtonwood rather than Ashton and Newton (rather unlikely with so many differences, but perhaps not completely beyond the bounds of possibility), then his two wives could have been sisters, and the daughters of William and Alice Harrison of Burtonwood - Ellen christened on 29 May 1808, and Elizabeth on 4 May 1806.[10]

Sources

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQL2-TGN : 23 May 2019), John Woodyer in household of William Woodyer, Winwick, 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.
  • "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGYH-NPB : 12 September 2019), William Woodyer, St Helens, Lancashire, England; citing St Helens, Lancashire, England, p. 61, 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.
  • "General Register Office: 1861 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59ef9670f4040b55968370dd : viewed 4 Aug 2020), Will WOODYER, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire, England; from 1861 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 9/2753, Folio 62, Page 24, Schedule 205, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N25J-WFC : 19 March 2020), Elizabeth Woodier, 1827.
  2. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JSYX-2Z9 : 19 March 2020), Sarah Woodier, 1829.
  3. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRYS-86J : 19 March 2020), William Woodier, 1833.
  4. ↑ listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk
  5. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N16H-PQ7 : 19 March 2020), James Woodier, 1835.
  6. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3TJ-2BN : 22 March 2020), Joseph Woodier, 1838.
  7. ↑ listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk
  8. ↑ listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk
  9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J76R-VF2 : 19 March 2020), Ellen Woodier, 1845.
  10. ↑ listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk




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