Thomas Dickins-3913 was born about 1812 in ,,England . He married Rachael Blunt-2000 about Nov 1862 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH based on a death record at Brixworth (3b/79) in 3rd qtr. 1868 at age 56. But this may not be him.
MARRIAGE (1862) (thanks to Frank Shakeshaft) reference 3b/200 in Northampton,.
Rachael Blunt-2000 [Parents] was christened on 30 Nov 1806 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married Thomas Dickins-3913 about Nov 1862 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.
Other marriages:Linnett, William
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p19, numbers not given here.
NOTE that Judith Langhorn quotes the will of William as giving one share of his estate to Rachel Linnell, so she must have been married.
MARRIAGE (1845) in West London registration district (we would today consider this central London), ref. 2/259.
CENSUS 1851 (thanks to Frank Shakeshaft - Jan 2010) at 31 Grays Inn Line, Holborn, Middlesex. PRO ref HO1078/1514 folio 303, page 24, sch. 73. Age 44, named as Rchel here.
CENSUS (supp;lied by Frank Shakeshaft) at Lody's Farm, Newport Pagnell, Bucks. PRO ref GR9/875 folio 95, page 17, schedule 119. on the farm of William Hawkins (aged 25, unmarried, a farmer of 150 acres. Aged 54, housekeeper and widow.
MARRIAGE (1862) (thanks to Frank Shakeshaft) reference 3b/200 in Northampton,.
CENSUS 1871 (from Frank Shakeshaft -email Jan 2010) at 8 Dover Street,Northampton St Giles. PRO ref RG10/1481, folio 77, page 33, sch. 182. Age 64, a Rachel Dickens was living with the Thomas and MaryShakeshaft family listed as sister-in-law. Since she is sister to Mary Shakeshaft I am assuming this is her.
NOTE I could not find a death for a Willima Linnel, nor a marriage for Rachel Linnel.
John Shakeshaft-970 [Parents] was born about 1834 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 19 Oct 1834 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 19 Nov 1865 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Annie How-3916 about Nov 1860 in Hackney,Middlesex,England.
BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 236.
CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 6.
CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 5. Age 16, carpenter's son.
MARRIAGE (from Frank Shakeshaft - Mar 2010) 4th qtr. 1860, at Hackney, ref.1b/528.
CENSUS 1861 (from Frank Shakeshaft) at 1 Bingfield St, Islingtron, Middlesex. PRO ref. RG09/130, fol.137, pg16, sched.102, Age 26, a carpenter.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9, no. 423, aged 31.
INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999.
Annie How-3916 was born about 1840 in KIingsland,Middlesex,England. She married John Shakeshaft-970 about Nov 1860 in Hackney,Middlesex,England.
MARRIAGE (from Frank Shakeshaft - Mar 2010) 4th qtr. 1860, at Hackney, ref.1b/528. Named Annie here.
CENSUS 1861 (from Frank Shakeshaft) at 1 Bingfield St, Islingtron, Middlesex. PRO ref. RG09/130, fol.137, pg16, sched.102, Age 20, named Anna here.
George Clarke-987 [Parents] was born on 15 Jan 1835 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 13 May 1837 in Towcester Methodist Circuit. He died in 1902 in Hereford, Herefordshire,England. He married Maria Hands-3931 in 1857 in Birmingham,Warwickshire,England.
Other marriages:Simminds, Charlotte
BIRTH & BAPTISM from Towcester Methodist records as researched by Mary Taylor. (e-mail 14 Jan 2001).
CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 2. Born in county, age 6.
CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 326 page 3, no 10. Age 16, an ag.lab.
MARRIAGE 1857 in Birmingham. (information from Peter Clark)
CENSUS 1861 Tupeley, Herefordshire, age 26, head of house (information from Peter Clark email April 2013).
CENSUS 1871 at Withington, Herefordshire, age 37, head of house (information from Peter Clark).
MARRIAGE 1877 Hereforshire ( (information from Peter Clark who gives both places).
CENSUS 1881 on CD. At Shucknall, Weston Beggard, Hereford, England. FHL Film 1341624 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2590 Folio 38 Page 2. Age 47, occupation listed as Maddler (Artz). The age is one year off previous census records, but his brother is also in Herefordshire so this is likely to be him.
CENSUS 1891 at Shucknall Hill, Herefordshire, age 55.
CENSUS 1901 at Weston Beggard, Hereforshire age 66, head of house (information from Peter Clark)
DEATH in Hereford age listed as 66. (information from Peter Clark)
Maria Hands-3931 was born in 1831. She died in 1875. She married George Clarke-987 in 1857 in Birmingham,Warwickshire,England.
NOTE all information from Peter Clarke (email Apr 2013) which he has taken from www.uk.mundia.com/gb/Persons/48792553/20337375979. This lists other children as Frances M(F) 1858-1915, Reginald George 1860-1904 , Walter W 1864-, Edwin Ernest 1867-1920).
They had the following children: