Families of Blisworth, Northamptonshire,England


Frederick C Henshaw-45 [Parents] was born about 1858 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 29 Apr 1860 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Isabella Oxley-46.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 467.

CENSUS 1861 at 7 Northampton Arm,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 63, page 16, schedule 88. Age 1.

CENSUS 1871, at Northampton Arm, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 64, page 15, schedule 92. Age 12, a scholar.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton Arm, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG11/1535, folio 66, page 16. Age 19.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 41, a labourer in the brick yard. There was a blind 50 year old boarder living with them, James Henshaw, his brother.

Isabella Oxley-46 was born about 1859 in Milton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried in Milton,Northamptonshire.England. She married Frederick C Henshaw-45.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 41.

NOTE maiden name from Josephine Bennett, a distant relative (email June 2008). She also gave the burial place.

They had the following children:

  F i Isabella M Henshaw-47
  M ii William Henshaw-48 was born about 1886 in Milton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 14, a labourer in the brewery.
  M iii Thomas Henshaw-49 was born about 1889 in Milton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 11.
  M iv James Henshaw-50 was born about 1891 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 9.
  F v Lucy Henshaw-51 was born about 1893 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 53. page 2, schedule 11. Age 4, I am not sure if I have spelled the first name correctly, it may be Sisey or Sicey.
  M vi Frank Henshaw-52 was born about 1895 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 3, schedule 11. Age 5.
  M vii Albert Henshaw-53 was born about 1898 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 3, schedule 11. Age 2.
  M viii Harry Henshaw-54 was born about Mar 1901 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1901, Savages Cottage, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 3, schedule 11. Age 1 month.

Alec White-56 [Parents] was born about 1874 in Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, England. He married Isabella Rebecca Carter-57 on 13 Feb 1899 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE 1899, from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref 35p/40, no. 338. Age 34, a bachelor and engineer of Gayton.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 12. Age 26, occupation scribbled through.

Isabella Rebecca Carter-57 [Parents] was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 27 Mar 1864 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married Alec White-56 on 13 Feb 1899 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 579.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 74. Age 6, a scholar.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 17, a milliner & dressmaker.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 89, Age 27, a dressmaker.

MARRIAGE 1899, from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref 35p/40, no. 338. Age 35, a spinster and dressmaker of Blisworth.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 12. Age 37, a dress maker.


William I Taylor-58 was born about 1845 in Barrow on Soar, Leicestershire, England. He married Elsie-59.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 13. Age 55, a labourer in the coal --?-- yeard.

Elsie-59 was born about 1844 in Hilingdon, Middlesex, England. She married William I Taylor-58.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 13. Age 54.

They had the following children:

  M i Oliver Taylor-60 was born about 1882 in Brentford, Middlesex, England.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 13. Age 18, a labourer in the brick yard.
  F ii Ruby I Taylor-61 was born about 1888 in Brentford, Middlesex, England.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 13. Age 12.

Edward Lines-62 [Parents] was born about 1846 in Rothersthorpe, Northamptonshire, England. He married Charlotte Swan-63.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 21. Sch.80. Age 4.

CENSUS 1871, at Northampton Arm, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 64, page 15, schedule 88. Age
24, a labourer.

MARRIAGE 1871 from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref 35p/40, no.237. a bachelor anmd labourer.

CENSUS 1881, at Norethampton Arm, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG11/1535, folio 66, page 15. Age 34, a carpenter.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 14. Age 54, a clerk to the Grand Junction Canal.

Charlotte Swan-63 [Parents] was born about 1854 in SudboroughNorthamptonshire, England. She married Edward Lines-62.

MARRIAGE 1871 from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref 35p/40, no.237. a spinster who gave her occupation as domestic, of full age.

CENSUS 1881, at Norethampton Arm, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG11/1535, folio 66, page 15. Age 36.

CENSUS 1901, Canal Store Yard, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 14. Age 56.


Thomas W Milner-64 was born about 1858 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England. He married Gina-65.

CENSUS 1901, Gayton House, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 15. Age 42, an assistant civil engineer. There are two neices living with them, Nellie Beattie and Constance M Canon.

Gina-65 was born about 1859 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. She married Thomas W Milner-64.

CENSUS 1901, Gayton House, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 15. Age 41. It is possible I have the first name wrong.


George Warren-69 [Parents] was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 20 Dec 1829 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Charlotte Dent-70 on 25 May 1854 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BAPTISMAL INFORMATION originally from Ann Kirby, confirmed from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 417.

CENSUS 1851 is on canal boat with father and brother Robert in Leicester, according to Ann Kirby.

MARRIAGE 1854 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 133. Of Blisworth, a legger and bachelor, of full age. (previously given to me by Ann Kirby). Witnesses were John & Charlotte Warren.

CENSUS 1861 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 13 no.68 Age 31, Occupation legger (of boats through tunnel).

CENSUS 1871 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 16 no.87 Age 41, Occupation railway labourer.

CENSUS 1881, at Wesleys Buildings 6, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 72, page 4. Age 51, a bricklayers lab.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 67, Age 61, a bricklayer's labourer.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 16. Age 71, living on own means.

NOTE for ancestors see Stoke Bruerne.

Charlotte Dent-70 [Parents] was born about 1830 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 14 Oct 1832 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married George Warren-69 on 25 May 1854 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 484.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 26, page 9. Age 15 (which does not agree with later records), born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 12. Sch.51. Age 20, a pillow lace maker living with her married sister.

MARRIAGE 1854 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 133. Of Blisworth, a spinster,, of full age. Previous information from Ann Kirby.

CENSUS 1861 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 13 no.68 Age 30, Occupation lace maker.

CENSUS 1871 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 16 no.87 Age 40.

CENSUS 1881, at Wesleys Buildings 6, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 72, page 4. Age 50.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 67, Age 60.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 16. Age 70.

NOTE see also Stoke Bruerne.

They had the following children:

  M i Frederick Warren-1632 was born about 1860 in Stoker Bruerne,Northamptonshire,England. He died on 26 Oct 1932. He was buried in Stoke Bruerne,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1861 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 13 no.68 Age 4 mo (maybe 6 mo).

CENSUS 1871 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 16 no.87 Age 10, Occupation wheel spinner for rope making.

CENSUS 1881 on CD at Westleys Buildings 6,Blisworth, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1535 Folio 72 Page 4. Age 20, an iron stone miller.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 84, page 9, schedule 71, in The Lane, age 40, canal engine tug driver (to pull barges through the tunnel).

DEATH from grave marker, no.198 in book,. aged 71.
  F ii Mary Elizabeth Warren-228

John Chambers-1344 [Parents] was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 25 Jun 1854 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Sarah Battams-74 about Feb 1884 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 304.

CENSUS 1861 at 5 North Street,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 61, page 12, schedule 66. Age 6, a scholar.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 High Street, South Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 61, page 9, schedule 53. Age 16, an iron stone lab.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD for 1st au. 1884, in the Towcester Registration district ref. 3b 29.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 66, Age 36, an ironstone miner.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 17. Age 46, a brick yard labourer.

Sarah Battams-74 [Parents] was born about 1855 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England. She married John Chambers-1344 about Feb 1884 in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Unknown

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1021.

CENSUS 1861 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 6 no.35 Age 6.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1535 Folio 83 Page 25. Age 26, a laundress. Unmarried, living with father and daughter. It is possible the grand-daughter is not her child, but I will assume so until checked otherwise.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD for 1st qu. 1884, in the Towcester Registration district ref. 3b 29.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 66, Age 36.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 17. Age 45. Her father is with her as well as a grand-daughter Mabel (probably a granddaughter to her father), aged 10.

They had the following children:

  M i Walter Thomas Chambers-72 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 3 May 1885 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/36, no.237.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 66, Age 6, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 17. Age 16, an iron stone labourer.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/21 no.421. A labourer of Shutlanger.

NOTE he was one from Shutlanger who finished the first War as a private and was listed at a Peace Celebration dinner given by Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs H A Vernon at Stoke Park on 18 Jul 1919 for the combatants of Stoke Bruerne and Shutlanger. (source Peter J Hawkins who quotes the August issue of Practivcal Family History pg 47).

NOTE see Stoke Bruerne file for his wife.
  M ii Albert Chambers-73 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 27 Jun 1886 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/36, no.257.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 66, Age 5, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 17. Age 15. a farm labourer.

MARRIAGE Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/21 no.424.

NOTE he was one from Shutlanger who finished the first War as a private and was listed at a Peace Celebration dinner given by Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs H A Vernon at Stoke Park on 18 Jul 1919 for the combatants of Stoke Bruerne and Shutlanger. (source Peter J Hawkins who quotes the August issue of Practivcal Family History pg 47).

NOTE his placement in this family may be wrong.
  M iii Frank H Chambers-308 was born about 1887 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1891, at Gayton Lane,Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 54, page 10, schedule 66, Age 3.

CENSUS 1901, Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 54. page 4, schedule 17. Age 13, a farm labourer.

William Linnell-75 was christened on 29 Jul 1798 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England. He married Mary Church-76 on 23 Oct 1821 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

Other marriages:
Paxton, Elizabeth

BAPTISM Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/11. numbers are not given in this register.

MARRIAGE (1818) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/39, no. 28, a bachelor of Tiffield, he did not sign his name.

MARRIAGE (1821) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/39, no. 54, a widower of Blisworth, he did not sign his name.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 43, a labourer, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 5. Sch.19. Age 53, an ag.lab. born Shutlanger.

CENSUS 1861 in a cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 75, page 14, schedule 80. Age 63, an ag.lab. Birthplace given as Shutlanger.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 South Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 71, page 4, schedule 22. Age 73, living on relief from Parish and club. A widower.

NOTE known first through marriage of his daughter. Phil Linnell says he was born 1789, but I think he has the wrong family - see note on daughter Mary Ann. From the census he is the William born Shutlanger, the father of Mary Ann could be a different William.

NOTE also information from Bob Richardson (email Oct 2007).

NOTE see also the Stoke Bruerne file.

Mary Church-76 was born about 1797 in Milton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 1 Sep 1870 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married William Linnell-75 on 23 Oct 1821 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

MARRIAGE (1821) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/39, no. 54, a Spinster of Ashton, she did not sign her name. She is not identified in the Ashton file.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 43, a lace maker, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 5. Sch.19. Age 53, born Milton.

CENSUS 1861 in a cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 75, page 14, schedule 79. Age 64.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 774. Age 72 years.

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Ann Linnell-789 was christened on 20 Oct 1822 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 5 Aug 1879 in Stoke Bruerne, Northants, England.

NOTE if she is the same Mary Anne Linnel from Floore that Phil Linnell writes of then she was born 3 Jun 1818, however she consistently gives her birthplace as Blisworth.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 231.

CENSUS 1841 at the Stone Works,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 30, page 17. Age 15, a female servant in the household of builder Richard Dunkley, born in the county.

MARRIAGE 1845 to Ham Tite. Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec. Off. no. 303P/21 no.50 named here only as Anne. Made her mark, listed as resident of Stoke Bruerne. an Elizabeth Linnel was a witness.

CENSUS 1851 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 17 no. 73 Age 18(more probably 28), occupation lace maker, married.

CENSUS 1861 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 7 no.40 Age 38.

CENSUS 1871 Stoke Bruerne, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 1 no.6 Age 48.

BURIAL Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303P/12 no.1130 age 58.
  F ii Elizabeth Linnell-5123 was christened on 25 Dec 1824 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 283.
  F iii Harriott Linnell-3916 was christened on 1 Jul 1827 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 14 Aug 1853 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 351.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 14, born in the county. Name very vague it is two letters and a final letter, which could be Harriett but also lots of other things.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 2. Sch.5. Age 24, a house servant in the household of George Stone Esq.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 553 Age 26 years.
  M iv John George Linnell-4583 was christened on 28 Jun 1829 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 407.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 12, born in the county. Only initial (G) given and occupation shown as L.
  F v Jane Sarah Linnell-77
  F vi Catharine Linnell-4584 was christened on 9 Aug 1835 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 571.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 7, born in the county.
  M vii William Linnell-795
  F viii Elizabeth Linnell-4585 was born about 1837 in ,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age3 , born in the county. Name probably correct.
  F ix Louisa Linnell-794 was christened on 17 Jun 1838 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 650.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 5. Sch.19. Age 12, a pillow lace maker.
  F x Caroline Linnell-5125 was christened on 3 May 1840 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 24 Dec 1840 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 696.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 358. Age 17 months, No identification other than her name so I could have the wrong person.
  F xi Caroline Linnell-793
  M xii Josiah Linnell-792 was christened on 24 Sep 1843 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 787.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 5. Sch.19. Age 7, a scholar..

MARRIAGE from Keren Richards (emails Oct 2005). She says his bride was either Sarah James or Sarah Head Webb and she came from Shropshire. They then living in Camden in London and eventually moved to Chatham in Kent where he started a taxi firm. He was her g-g-grandfather. He had a son Josiah in Kent.

Stephen Knibb-78 was born before 1833 in , , England. He married Jane Sarah Linnell-77 about 1853 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

NOTE information from Bob Richardson (email Oct 2007). Birth date my estimate.

Jane Sarah Linnell-77 [Parents] was christened on 22 Apr 1832 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She married Stephen Knibb-78 about 1853 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 474. Named Jane Sarah here.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 24, page 5. Age 9, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.84. Age 19, a house servant for farmer John Gudgeon. Named here as only Jane so may be a different person.

NOTE information from Bob Richardson (email Oct 2007), but I do not afree with his baptismal date, as that date is for a different family. Named as Sarah Jane.


William Bester-79 [Parents] was born about 1859 in ,,England. He was christened on 16 Aug 1863 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Elizabeth Ann-80.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 558.

CENSUS 1861 at Gas House,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 64, page 18, schedule 96. Age 1.

NOTE his family is listed in the 1891 census, but he is not home. It is possible that these records are for two different people, but improbable, as the father of the wife's children (from the census) is known to be William from their baptisms.

Elizabeth Ann-80 was born about 1856 in Brackley, Northamptonshire, England. She married William Bester-79.

NOTE middle name from baptismal records of children.
!CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG12/1188, folio 49, page 1, Schedule 1. Age 34. Listed as wife and married, no occupation.

They had the following children:

  M i William Thomas Barnard Bester-81 was born about 1881 in Brackley, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 5 Apr 1885 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/36, no.235.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG12/1188, folio 49, page 1, Schedule 1. Age 9.
  M ii Arthur Barnard Bester-82 was born about 1884 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 5 Apr 1885 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/36, no.236.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG12/1188, folio 49, page 1, Schedule 1. Age 6.
  F iii Edith Kate Bester-83 was born about Feb 1890 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 28 Dec 1890 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/36, no.327.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG12/1188, folio 49, page 1, Schedule 1. Age 11 months.

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