George Oliver and Elizabeth Rawson

East end, St Helen's Church, Amotherby
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George Oliver (reputedly born 1731, the son of George Oliver) married Elizabeth Rawson (reputedly b. 1735) on 30 Nov 1756 at Appleton-le-Street.

This couple had three children:

1. George Oliver bap. 1 Oct 1758 at St. Helen's Church, Amotherby
2. Thomas Oliver bap. 25 Aug 1760 at St. Helen's Church, Amotherby. There was a Thomas Oliver who died, aged 39, on 2 Oct 1800 and buried on 4 Oct 1800, in Thirsk, who this could be, although it's impossible to be certain.
3. Jane Oliver bap. 31 Jan 1762 at St. Helen's Church, Amotherby (Jane Oliver married William Todd on 24 Jan 1788 in Appleton-le-Street.)

George Oliver was buried in Appleton-le-Street on 16 Mar 1786. 

Elizabeth Oliver (née Rawson) was buried on 28 May 1792 in Appleton-le-Street.

George Oliver and Mary Hodgson

Interior of All Saints Church, Appleton-le-Street

George Oliver (bap. 1758), son of George Oliver and Elizabeth Rawson, married Mary Hodgson (b. 1762) on 16 Jun 1791 at All Saints Church, Appleton-le-Street, 4 miles west of the town of Malton, North Yorkshire.

This couple had three daughters, baptised at St. Helen's Church, Amotherby:

1. Mary Oliver bap. 3 Jun 1792
2. Betty Oliver b. 28 Feb 1794, bap. 2 Mar 1794
3. Hannah Oliver bap. 16 Dec 1798

Mary Oliver (née Hodgson) was buried on 10 Feb 1831 in Appleton-le-Street.

In 1841, George Oliver (80) Publican was still living in Appleton-le-Street. There was only one pub in the village, the The Cresswell Arms, next door to which was the household of John Monkton (24) Blacksmith. Living with George Oliver were son-in-law, John Langdale (50) and Mary Langdale (45) and their children.

George Oliver died, aged 92 (GRO: 1850 D Quarter in MALTON UNION  Volume 24  Page 275) and was buried on 22 Nov 1850 in Appleton-le-Street.

William Swift and Mary Ann Lister

Leeds Minster
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Leeds Minster, or the Minster and Parish Church of Saint Peter-at-Leeds

William Swift married Mary Ann Lister (bap. 22 May 1803), daughter of William Lister, on 22 May 1820, when she was 17, both events at Leeds Minster.

William and Mary Ann had at least these ten children:

1. Eli Swift b. 1820. Died aged 27 hrs and was buried, on 5 Aug 1820, at St Peter, Leeds. The record names the parents as William and Mary Ann. 
2. Joseph Swift bap. 10 Feb 1822 at Leeds Minster
3. William Swift bap. 21 Mar 1824 at Leeds Minster
4. Rebecca Swift b. 1826, died, aged 24, in 1850 M Quarter in KINGSTON UPON HULL Volume 22 Page 295
5. Asher Swift b. 1827 (Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy" and "blessed." It's also a biblical name from the Old Testament.)
6. Zachariah Swift b. 1829
7. Mary Ann Swift b. 1832
8. Ruth Swift b. 24 Mar 1834
9. Eve Swift b. 1836
10. Adam Swift b. 1838, bap. 24 Mar 1838 at Holy Trinity, Hull (Hull Minster)

Six children: Rebecca, Ashur (sic), Zachariah, Mary Ann, Ruth and Eve, were all baptised on 11 Sep 1836, at St. James's Church, Lister Street, Hull (demolished in 1957). The family was residing in English Street, Hull at that time.

William Swift (37) died (GRO Reference: 1838 M Quarter in KINGSTON UPON HULL Volume 22 Page 179), and was buried on 4 Feb 1838 at Holy Trinity, Hull.

It was from the later record of youngest son Adam's marriage that we discover his father's occupation was listed as being an Engine Fitter.

In 1841, M A (Mary Ann) Swift (35) Mangle woman, was living in Kirkus Buildings, Humber Dock Street, Hull, with her children: Joseph (19) Engine fitter apprentice, William (17)  Engine fitter apprentice, Rebecca (15), Asia (sic) (14), Zachariah (12), Mary Ann (9), Ruth (7), Eve (5) and Adam (3). Also listed in the household are James Taylor (19), William Smith (40), William George Smith (4), Georgina Smith (30) from Ireland, Richard Stillrich (50) and Elisabeth Stillrich (45).

In 1851, Mary Ann (47) Widow, Mangle Keeper, was living at 7, Sewer Lane, Holy Trinity, Hull, with just youngest son, Adam (13) Tobacconist, still living at home. In the household also were Elizabeth Eley (36), William Eley (11), Elizabeth Eley (5) and William Abram (40) Lodgers. Ruth Swift (17), in 1851, was a House Servant in the household of John Batty (30) Publican, at 61, Myton Gate, Hull. 

In 1871, Mary Ann Swift (68) was a 1, Aberdeen Street, Burley, Headingley, Leeds, in the household of her now married youngest son, Adam.

In 1881, Mary A Swift (78) Annuitant, was living, seemingly alone at 2, Clarence Place, Sculcoates, Yorkshire.

Mary Ann Swift (née Lister) died, aged 80, in 1883 (GRO Reference: 1883 D Quarter in SCULCOATES Volume 09D Page 127).