Thomas Crowley and Emma Gower

Glasgow Street, Kingston upon Hull
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Terraced houses on the west side of Glasgow Street.

Thomas Crowley (b. 1852), son of Thomas Crowley and Elizabeth Molloy, married Emma Gower (bap. 18 Dec 1856), daughter of Daniel Gower and Charlotte Moody, at All Saints Church, Hull (demolished in 1974), on 26 May 1877.

Thomas and Emma had one son, Thomas Crowley, born in the 2nd quarter of 1878, but who died in the 3rd quarter of the same year, in Sculcoates.

In 1881, Thomas Crowley (27) Labourer out of employ and Emma Crowley (24) were living at 58, Church Street, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. 

Thomas Crowley, then of Glasgow Street, Newington, Sculcoates, died, aged just 35 and was buried at Hull Holy Trinity, on 21 Jan 1889. 

In 1891, widow, Emma Gower (33), her occupation listed as "Takes in mangling", was still living in Glasgow Street, with Hannah Crowley (72), widow of Thomas' father, Thomas Crowley, described, curiously, as her aunt. Also living in the household were Lodgers, Christopher Kirby (27) Butler and Rosa Kirby (21).

Emma Crowley (36), Widow, daughter of Daniel Gower, then remarried to William Henry Appleby (bap. 29 Sep 1850), Widower, Sailor, son of Henry Appleby, Master Mariner and Rebecca Wilson, at St Matthew's church, Hull on 14 Dec 1891. 

It's hard to get one's head around, however, checking records we discover ... 

Emma Gower's first husband's father's third wife, Hannah Wilson - therefore her step-mother-in-law, but who was described as her aunt (suggesting an existing blood relationship) - was the sister of her second husband's mother, Rebecca Wilson. (WAY more convoluted than any fictional Soap (TV series) story line!)

William Henry Appleby had previously married his first cousin, Mary Ellen Wilson, daughter of Joseph Wilson (brother of Hannah and Rebecca), at St Barnabas, Hull on 25 Jan 1881. They had two children; Henry Appleby b. 3 Apr 1882 J Qtr in HULL Vol 09D Page 268 and George William Appleby b. 1885 J Qtr in HULL Vol 09D Page 240, bap. 6 May 1886. George William died, aged 2, in 1887 M Qtr in HULL Vol 09D Page 196. Mary Ellen Appleby died, at 37, in 1888. 

In 1891, Henry Appleby (9) had been living with his grandmother, Rebecca Postill (69) Widow*, at 10, Hetty's Terrace, Holy Trinity.

* Born Rebecca Wilson, she had originally married Henry Appleby, in Sculcoates on 23 Nov 1840. In 1851, Rebecca Appleby (29) Sailor's Wife was living at 8, Union Square Edward Place, Sculcoates with son William H Appleby (0). Henry Appleby was presumably at sea. I haven't found a record of Henry Appleby's death, however, Rebecca Appleby, then 45, remarried to Thomas Stork, in Hull, in Q3 of 1867. Thomas Stork died, at 35, in 1870. So Rebecca Stork (56), daughter of Joseph Wilson, married for a third time, at Hull, St Barnabas on 5 Sep 1877, to a Francis Postill (58). This must have been all too much for him, however, as Francis Postill was buried, only a few weeks later on 26 Oct 1877, at Hull Holy Trinity.

William Henry and Emma Appleby then added four children:

1. Alfred Appleby b. 1892 D Quarter in SCULCOATES Volume 09D Page 152, bap. 17 Aug 1898 in Newington, Yorkshire (aged 5)
2. Olive Appleby b. 23 Nov 1895 D Quarter in SCULCOATES Volume 09D Page 163, bap. 18 Dec 1895 in Newington, Yorkshire
3. William Appleby b. 1898 S Quarter in SCULCOATES Volume 09D Page 170, bap. 17 Aug 1898 in Newington, Yorkshire. Killed 20 Jul 1918.
4. Leslie Appleby b. 6 Aug 1901 S Quarter in SCULCOATES Vol 09D 189

The first three births correctly list the mother's maiden name as GOWER. On Leslie's it is listed wrongly, but usefully, as CROWLEY (Depends whether 'maiden' or 'former' name was asked for). The baptisms give their address as 99 Glasgow Street, Sculcoates and William Henry's occupation as Marine Fireman.

In 1901, Emma Appleby (46) Married, was living at 99, Glasgow Street, Sculcoates, with Alfred Appleby (8), Olive Appleby (5), William Appleby (2) and Rebecca Postill (80) Widow, who was her mother-in-law, William Henry's mother.

In 1911, at 34 Barmston St, Hull, were Emma Appleby (55) Married (William Henry presumably again at sea); Alfred Appleby (18) Feed cake mill stower; Olive Appleby (15) General domestic servant; William Appleby (12) and Leslie Appleby (9).

In 1916, Alfred Appleby enlisted in the East Yorkshire Regiment, 8th (Reserve) Battalion. The record shows that he was 23 years and 4 months and 5ft 9in with first 2 fingers on R hand missing (as well as the thumb). Initially, he was passed 'Fit for Labour', but was subsequently discharged on 28 Apr 1916, as 'Not being likely to become an efficient soldier'. He married Kate Joy Leadley in 1918 and they went on to have four children before he died in Hull, on 30 Jan 1933. (He was NOT the Private Alfred Appleby No. 3/21035, of East Yorkshire Regiment, 1st Battalion, b. 1882, son of Ethel Appleby, who was killed in action on 23 July 1916.)

Private William Appleby, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), 2nd/5th Bn, was killed on 20 Jul 1918. From the ROLL OF HONOUR in the local press: APPLEBY - Reported missing July 20th, 1918, now officially reported killed on or since that date, Pte. William Appleby, 52220. 2/5 West Yorks, beloved son of Mr & Mrs Appleby, 3, Lincoln Street, Hull, aged 19. He is buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, Marfaux, Departement de la Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France, PLOT II. A. 2. The family grave at Hedon Road Cemetery, Hedon Road, Hull, also commemorates him. He was undoubtedly killed during the attack on the Ardre Valley July 1918 (Three Days at Marfaux: July 1918).

In 1921, at 3, Lincoln Street, Sculcoates, were William Henry Appleby (70), Emma Appleby (65), Alfred Appleby (28) Greaser Oil Mill; Kate Appleby (26) Daughter-in-law (wife of Alfred Appleby); Leslie Appleby (19) Weighing Assistant for Hull Corporation and Emma Appleby (3) Granddaughter.

William Henry Appleby died on 7 Mar 1924 and is buried at Hedon Road Cemetery.

In 1939, Emma Appleby (b. 29 Nov 1856) widowed, was living at 22 Swann Street, Kingston Upon Hull with her daughter Olive Haswell, widowed and granddaughter, Emma Appleby (b. 4 Jun 1918).

Emma Appleby died on 15 Mar 1943 and is buried at Hedon Road Cemetery.

James Peterken, Edith Sach, Elizabeth Perks & Alice Tummon

All Saints, Church Street, West Ham
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James Peterken (b. 21 Nov 1870 in Poplar, Middlesex), son of James Peterken and Mary Gilpin, married Edith Sach (b. 1872 in Rochford, Essex), daughter of John Sach and Eliza Young, at All Saints Church, West Ham on 23 May 1897.

James and Edith had three daughters:

1. Edith Mabel Peterken b. 20 Aug 1898 in WEST HAM Volume 04A Page 105, bap. 20 Nov 1898 at All Saints Church, West Ham.
2. Dorothy Lilian Peterken b. 1901 S Quarter in WEST HAM Vol 04A Page 254
3. Daisy Peterken b. 1902 D Quarter in WEST HAM Vol 04A Page 301

Their address at the time of Edith Mabel's baptism was 15 Walton Rd, Upton Park and James Peterken was employed as a Ship's Fireman.

In 1901, James Peterken (30) Gas Stoker, was at 109 Plashet Lane, Upton Park, with Edith Peterken (27), Edith M Peterken (2) and Lilly R Peterken (2) Niece.

Edith Peterken died, aged 29, also in 1902 D Quarter in WEST HAM Volume 04A Page 136. I think we can guess what the cause or contributing factor to her death was. She was buried at St Mary Magdalene's Church, East Ham on 25 Oct 1902. I've found no further records for the infant Daisy, not even a death.

James Peterken of 140 Howards Rd, Barking, then remarried to Elizabeth Perks, daughter of George Perks, at St Margaret's Church, Barking, on 21 Sep 1903. Elizabeth Perks b. 5 Jul 1882, bap. 26 Jul 1882 at St Mary the Virgin, Plaistow, was the daughter of George Perks, Bricklayer, and Elizabeth Brown.

James and Elizabeth added another five children born in Romford:

4. Elizabeth Florence Peterken b. 1904 S Quarter Volume 04A Page 627
5. Rosina Margaretta Peterken b. 1906 J Quarter Volume 04A Page 620
6. Florence Violet Elizabeth Peterken b. 1908 S Quarter Volume 04A Page 616
7. James Arthur Peterken b. 1910 D Quarter Volume 04A Page 561
8. Albert George Peterken b. 23 Nov 1912, reg. 1913 M Qtr Vol 04A 1149

In 1911, James Peterken (40) General Labourer in the Chemical Manure industry, was living at 29 Kings Road, Barking, Essex with wife Elizabeth Peterken (28), Mabel (12), Dorothy (9), Elizabeth (6), Rose (5), Florence (2) and James (0).

Elizabeth Peterken, died at 32, in 1914 D Quarter in ROMFORD Volume 04A Page 515 and was buried on 23 Nov 1914 at St Mary the Virgin, Great Ilford.

James Peterken, in 1914-20, is listed under Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Index of First World War Mercantile Marine Medals and the British War Medal, indicating that he had served in the Merchant Marine during World War I.

Next, James Peterken married Alice Gibbs, in Romford, in Q1 of 1918. 

This was also Alice's third marriage. Born Alice Tummon, in Hull on 27 Oct 1883, daughter of William Henry Tummon and Elizabeth Crowley, she was the younger sister of George Tummon, who married Edith Mabel Peterken. Alice Tummon had married Richard Hought (b. 1881), son of Richard Robert Hought and Sarah Jane Staniforth, in Hull, in 1903. They adopted a daughter, Catherine Sherlock (b. 1899), daughter of Walter Sherlock and Olga Lindquest, whose own mother died in 1908. Richard Hought, third hand, died at sea in 1912, when the Steam Trawler 'Stork' was lost whilst fishing in Icelandic waters. Alice Hought then married Ernest Gibbs on 22 Apr 1913 at St Margaret's Church, Barking. (Ernest Gibbs previously married Elizabeth Ellen Knight, in 1897, with whom he had seven children. Elizabeth died in 1911.) Ernest Gibbs also died at sea on 15 Apr 1917.

In 1921, James Peterken (50) Boiler Fireman, employed by De Pass & Co, Guano Merchants, was living at 78, Norman Road, Ilford and the house was overflowing: with Alice Peterken (37) from Hull, Yorkshire; Dorothy Peterken (20), Elizabeth Peterken (16), Rosina Peterken (15), Florence Peterken (12), James Peterken (10), Albert Peterken (8) and step-children: George Gibbs (19), Ellen Gibbs (15) and Edith Gibbs (13), the children of Ernest Gibbs and Elizabeth Ellen Knight. 

In 1939, James Peterken, Chemical Process Worker, Alice Peterken and Albert G Peterken, Chemical Labourer, were living at 78 Norman Road, Redbridge. 

Alice Peterken died, aged 70, in 1954, in Hull, Yorkshire.

James Peterken died, aged 84, in 1955, also in Hull.

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).

William Hobbs and Sarah Magson (née Brydon or Bridon)

St Mary's Parish Church, Scarborough, Yorkshire

William Hobbs (bap. 19 Jun 1819), son of Thomas Hobbs and Hannah Oliver, married Sarah Magson (née Brydon or Bridon) (bap. 18 Apr 1819 in Nunnington, North Yorkshire), daughter of Andrew and Ann Bridon. At the time of her marriage to William Hobbs, in the parish of St Mary, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on 20 May 1866, Sarah was a widow with five children from her first marriage, as well as two more children that she'd had subsequently, who William Hobbs took on. 

Sarah had previously married William Magson (b. 1810), purportedly on 20 Jul 1842 in Nunnington, Yorkshire (I've not yet seen the record of the marriage). I did find William Magson in the household of Hannah Foxton in Nunnington, in 1841, where he appears to be still single, so the dates and places do fit. William Magson died, aged 42, in 1852 and was buried in Barton Le Street, Yorkshire.

Sarah's blended offspring comprised:

1. Mary Ann Magson b. 1842 S Quarter in HELMSLEY Volume 24 Page 367, bap. 7 Aug 1842 at All Saints and St James' Church, Nunnington
2. John Magson b. 1844 S Quarter in HELMSLEY Volume 24 Page 417, bap. 23 Jul 1844 at All Saints and St James' Church, Nunnington
3. Susanna Magson b. 1846 M Quarter in HELMSLEY Volume 24 Page 412, bap. 12 Feb 1846 at All Saints and St James' Church, Nunnington
4. Elizabeth Jane Magson b. 1848 S Quarter in HELMSLEY Volume 24 Page 442, bap. 23 July 1848 at All Saints and St James' Church, Nunnington
5. Eliza Hannah Magson b. 1850 S Quarter in HELMSLEY Volume 24 Page 465, bap. 15 Sep 1850 at All Saints and St James' Church, Nunnington
6. George Magson bap. 28 Nov 1858 at All Saints Church, Appleton-le-Street
7. Harry Magson b. 1863 M Quarter in MALTON UNION Volume 09D Page 322.

On all of the births of the children with William Magson, the mother's maiden name is listed as Bridon. There does not appear to be a civil registration for the sixth child, George, but he's baptised as the son of Sarah Magson, with no father mentioned. On the civil registration for the youngest, Harry, he's registered under Sarah's married name with no mother's maiden name, as an illegitimate birth. 

In 1851, William Magson (40), Sarah Magson (32), Mary Ann Magson (8), John Magson (6), Susanna Magson (5), Elizabeth J Magson (2) and Eliza H Magson (0) were all living in the household of Sarah's widowed father, Andrew Bridon (60). William Hobbs (30) in 1851, still lived in his father's household.

By 1861, the widowed Sarah Magson (42) Agricultural Labourer, was living in Appleton-le-Street with her daughter Eliza (10) and son George (3). That year Mary Ann Magson (19) was a Dairymaid in the very extensive household of Sir William Worsley, 1st Baronet (1792–1879) at Hovingham Hall, Hovingham, North Yorkshire. (Katharine Worsley, Duchess of Kent, was from this line and was born at Hovingham Hall.) Haven't been able to find John; Susanna Magson (15) was a House Servant at Firby, Westow (Firby Hall?) and Elizabeth J Magson (12) was a Nurse Maid in the household of Joseph Wray (34) in Howsham Scrayingham. 

In 1871, William Hobbs (51) Agricultural Labourer, Sarah Hobbs (52) and the two youngest children listed as George Hobbs (13) and Harry Hobbs (8). Both were born, registered and use the surname of Magson in later life, so I don't think this necessarily infers William Hobbs is their father, although he could have been.

In 1881, William Hobbs (61) Farm labourer and his wife Sarah Hobbs (62) are still living in Appleton-le-Street and staying with them was Sarah's granddaughter, Ada Magson (8), her son John's child. (Ada Magson, born in Scarborough in 1872, mother's maiden name is Patrick. John Magson had married Dinah Patrick in Scarborough on 5 Nov 1867.) Harry Magson (18) was staying with William Hobbs' widowed mother, Hannah Hobbs at the Public House in Appleton-le-Street.

Then in 1891, William Hobbs (71) Farmer and Publican at the New Inn, Spaunton, Yorkshire with wife Sarah (72), Harry Hobbs (28) listed as son; Alfred Lonsborough (16) grandson (son of Eliza who had married George Lownsbrough in 1867) and Georgiana B Magson (4) granddaughter (daughter of George Magson and his wife Julia Hayward.) It is quite a change in fortunes to move up to being a farmer and publican (as had been his father), from previously being just an agricultural labourer. His father, Thomas, died in 1877, and probate was granted - to his mother, Hannah - in 1886. Then Hannah died in 1887. The timing of this advance leads me to think that William has inherited his mother's estate. But that, in itself, raises questions: as second son, if William inherited, is this simply because he's the eldest legitimate, or does this call his older brother's parentage into question?

Sarah Hobbs died, aged 79 in 1899 M Quarter in PICKERING Volume 09D Page 291 and William Hobbs died, aged 80, in 1900 J Quarter in PICKERING Volume 09D Page 303.

Thomas Crowley and Mary Ann Wood

Lowgate, Kingston upon Hull
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Looking south along Lowgate. From left to right: St Mary's church, the Guildhall, The Lowgate Centre at 76-78, the City Archivist at No.79, a former bonded warehouse.

Thomas Crowley married Mary Ann Wood, on 8 May 1808 at the church of St Mary Lowgate. Unfortunately, there's no indication on these early records of who their parents might have been and no baptism records early enough to go further.

The following records exist for children of Thomas and Mary Ann Crowley:

1. Mary Ann Crowley bap. 27 Feb 1809 at St Mary Lowgate, buried on 2 Apr 1809 at Drypool, St Andrew, described as daughter of Thomas Crowley.
2. Thomas Crowley bap. 25 Dec 1812 at Hull Holy Trinity
3. Ann Crowley bap. 14 Jun 1814 at St Mary Lowgate
4. Mary Crowley bap. 13 Mar 1816 at St Mary Lowgate
5. Charles Crowley bap. 27 Nov 1817 at Hull Holy Trinity
6. Sarah Crowley b. 26 Jun 1819, bap. 19 Jul 1819 at St Mary Lowgate (assume died as infant as there are no further records, but name used again.)
7. William Crowley bap. 31 May 1821 at Hull Holy Trinity
8. Sarah Elizabeth Crowley b. 22 Jan 1823, bap. 31 Mar 1823 
9. Frances Emma Crowley b. 26 May 1827, bap. 31 Dec 1830
10. Margaret Wood Crowley b. 31 Dec 1829, bap. 31 Dec 1830

The final three baptisms also took place at Hull Holy Trinity.

On the baptisms from 1814 to 1819, Thomas Crowley is described as a Grocer in Lowgate. Then on those in 1821 and 1830, a Grocer in Myton [Street].

On son Thomas' marriage in 1858, he describes his father as a Corn Factor and on his third marriage in 1869, as a Merchant (deceased). On their marriages, Ann Crowley and Margaret Wood Crowley, both describe their father as a Grocer.

In Jan 1834, Thomas Crowley was sentenced at Hull to 7 years [imprisonment] for receiving stolen goods. Remarks on his character read, "Bad. Convicted before."

In 1841, Mary Crowley (50) Lace worker, was living in George's Place, Cumberland Street, Sculcoates - no sign of her husband - with son Thomas (25) Groom; Charles (20) Painter; Sarah (26), Frances (14), Margaret (11) and Elizabeth Crowley (20) wife of Thomas Crowley. William Crowley (20) Painter was lodging or boarding in the household of a George Reynard, in York Street, Sculcoates.

In 1851, Mary A Crowley (62) Sempstress (another term for seamstress), widow (I've found no record of Thomas Crowley's death), was living at 3, Raywell Street, Ann's Place, Sculcoates, with daughter Margaret Crowley (24) Lace worker.

In 1861, Mary A Crowley (72) widow, was living in the household of her son Charles at Harritt Buildings, 5, Marlbro Crescent, St Pauls, Sculcoates.

Mary Ann Crowley died, aged 75, and was buried on 14 Dec 1864.