Families of Blisworth, Northamptonshire,England


Richard Gudgeon-558 [Parents] was born on 20 May 1788 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was christened on 1 Jul 1788 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 1 Nov 1848 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Susannah Hill-4079 on 4 Dec 1811 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH & CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/33, fiche row 3, column 2 left, line 6.

MARRIAGE (1811) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/38, no. 53 (in second group of 50s), by licences, of Blisworth, he signed his name.

NOTE 1839, at marriage of Elizabeth he was listed as a farmer..

CENSUS 1841 at the Stone Works,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 30, page 17. Age 53, a farmer, born in the county.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 476. Age 60 years.

Susannah Hill-4079 was born about 1790 in Hill Morton,Warwickshire,England. She was buried on 12 Jan 1854 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married Richard Gudgeon-558 on 4 Dec 1811 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

MARRIAGE (1811) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/38, no. 53 (in second group of 50s), by licences, of a spinster Blisworth, she signed her name.

CENSUS 1841 at the Stone Works,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 30, page 17. Age 50., born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 14. Sch.61. Age 59, an annuitant and a widow with a daughter and a servant.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 558. Age 62 years, abode given as Milton.

They had the following children:

  F i Prudence Gudgeon-3462
  F ii Ann Gudgeon-5620 was christened on 22 May 1814 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 36.
  M iii John Gudgeon-1129
  F iv Elizabeth Gudgeon-557
  M v Cornelius Gudgeon-5618 was christened on 13 Feb 1825 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 18 Feb 1827 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 288.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 159. Age 2 yrs.
  F vi Catharine Gudgeon-559 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 25 Mar 1833 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 497.

CENSUS 1841 at the Stone Works,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 30, page 17. Age 8, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 14. Sch.61. Age 18, an annuitant livins with her mother.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 69. Age 38, an annuitant lliving with he nephew, so I am assuming that his mother is her sister.

CENSUS 1881, at Chapel Hill, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG11/1535, folio 65, page 13. Age 48, an annuitant living with her elder widowed sister.
  F vii Sarah Gudgeon-5619

Joseph Shaw-1013 was born about 1843 in Dedford, Northamptonshire, England. He married Eleanor-1014.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 70. Age 27 a police constable.

Eleanor-1014 was born about 1847 in Broughton, Denbyshire, North Wales. She married Joseph Shaw-1013.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 70. Age 23.


Edmund Sturgess-1798 was born on 26 Oct 1854 in Shutlanger,Northants,England. He was christened on 24 Dec 1854 in Stoke Bruerne,Northants,England. He died on 6 Sep 1919 in Little Irchester,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 10 Sep 1919 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Ellen Elizabeth Durrant-1799 on 8 Sep 1878 in Towcester,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING Stoke Bruerne Par.Church, Northants Rec.Off.Ref.303/P13 no.1028.

CENSUS 1871 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 838792, page 5 no.27 Age 14.

MARRIAGE from Megan Smith, a descendant (email July 2008). In 3rd qu. 1878 in the Towcester registration district, in the Blisworth Baptist church. Ref 3b 49.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 16. Age 26, an iron stone miner, born Shutlanger.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 92, Age 36, an iron stone miner.

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 46, a brickyard labourer.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 56, an ironstone labourer, a widower. (data from Megan Smith)

DEATH from Megan Smith, who is quoting the civil certificate (ref 3b 128). Witness of death was E E Sturgess, daughter-in-law (see son George Daniel).

BURIAL found in burial book by Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

NOTE See Stoke Bruerne file for parents etc.

Ellen Elizabeth Durrant-1799 [Parents] was born on 15 Apr 1855 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She died on 27 Nov 1910 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She married Edmund Sturgess-1798 on 8 Sep 1878 in Towcester,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (Sep 2008) from civil cetificates.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 132. Age 6.

MARRIAGE from Megan Smith, a descendant (email July 2008). In 3rd qu. 1878 in the Blisworth baptist church. Reference 3b 49.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 16. Age 25.

NOTE at baptism of children in this decade she was once named Ellen, once Elizabeth Ellen, and at least four times Ellen Elizabeth.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 92, Age 35. Her maiden name from her daughters with her mother next door..

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 45.

DEATH from Megan Smith (email Aug 2008). The death certificate says she died in the presence of her daughter Daisy.

They had the following children:

  F i Harriet Sturgess-1800
  F ii Sarah Elizabeth Sturgess-2898 was born on 28 Dec 1878 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 28 Feb 1879 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

NOTE information from Brenda Broome, a descendant (email Mar 2008), listed as a twin to Harriett. However she was not baptised together with Harriet so I still have my questions.

DEATH date from Megan Smith (email Aug 2008).
  F iii Rose Hannah Sturgess-1801
  M iv George Daniel Sturgess-2280
  F v Daisy Isabella Sturgess-2281
  F vi Edith Mary Ann Sturgess-2282 was born on 25 Jul 1886 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 5 Dec 1886 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Apr 2009).

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref 35p/36. no,261.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 93, Age 4, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 14, a house girl, living at home but working elsewhere.
  F vii Emma Sophia Sturgess-2279 was born about 1890 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 29 Mar 1891 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She died in Sep 1951.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref 35p/36. no,329.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 93, Age 1.

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 11, a school girl.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 21, still living with sidowed father.(data from Megan Smith)

MARRIAGE 1911 Stoke Bruerne Parish Ch. Northants Rec.Off.no. 303P/21 no.446. Her father's name was Edmund. See Stoke Bruerne file for her husband.

DEATH date from Megan Smith (email Jul 2008).
  F viii Florence Mary Sturgess-2675
  M ix Wilfred Edmund Sturgess-2676 was born on 17 Jun 1893 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He died on 23 Dec 1915 in Northampton,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008) who has the civil certificate (ref. 3b 88).

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 7, a school boy.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 17, a butcher's lad, (data from Megan Smith)

NOTE Middle name from Megan Smith (email Jul 2008).

DEATH from Megan Smith *email Aug 2008). She says he died age 22 and refers to ref3B P6 88 in the Blisworth St John Burial Book. After obtaining certificates whe lists the place of death of the Northampton General Hospital.
  M x Charles Edwin Sturgess-2677 was born on 16 Mar 1896 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Apr 2009).

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 5.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 15, no occupation given. (data from Megan Smith)

NOTE Middle name from Megan Smith (email Jul 2008).
  M xi Aubury Maurice Sturgess-2678 was born on 17 Jun 1898 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Apr 2009).

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 83. Age 2.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 12, still at school. (data from Megan Smith)

NOTE Middle name from Megan Smith (email Jul 2008), originally spelled as Morris but she later corrected this..

Edward Richardson-1018 [Parents] was born about 1832 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He married Lucy Ann Henson-1019 on 12 Oct 1858 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 26, page 10. Age 9, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 17. Sch.73. Age 18, an ag.lab.

MARRIAGE 1858 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 153. Of Blisworth, a farmer and a bachelor, aged 22.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 127. Age 25, a shepherd.

CHRISTENING (1861) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 494, an adult, parents named.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 38, an agr labr.

NOTE in 1862 & 1876 at baptism of child he is listed as a shepherd.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 47, an ag.lab & a widower.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 90, Age 60, a farm labourer. A widower, living alone except for one daughter.

CENSUS 1901 at 5 Back Lane, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 59 page 15, schedule 75. Age 69, a labourer on roads, a widower. Living as head of house with a family of boarders who look after him.

Lucy Ann Henson-1019 [Parents] was born about 1837 in Woodend, Northamptonshire, England. She died before 1881. She married Edward Richardson-1018 on 12 Oct 1858 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1841 at Northampton Arm,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 1, folio 12, page 16. Age 1, born in the county. Named only Ann here.

MARRIAGE 1858 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 153. Of Blisworth, a servant and a spinster, aged 20.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 127. Age 23, a dressmaker.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 33, a lace maker.

DEATH from spouse a widower in 1881.

They had the following children:

  M i William Richardson-1020
  M ii James Richardson-1021 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 19 Jan 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 51.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 9, a labr.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 19, an ag.lab.
  F iii Anne E Richardson-1022 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 24 Jan 1864 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 575.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 7, a scholar.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 17, a housekeeper for her widowed father. Called Annie E here.
  F iv Ada Mary Richardson-1023 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 6 May 1866 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 620.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 4, a scholar, she is deaf.
  F v Sarah Richardson-1024 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 15 Nov 1868 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 678.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 2.
  F vi Lucy Ann Richardson-1025 was born about Feb 1871 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 26 Mar 1871 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 735.

CENSUS 1871, at 12 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 72. Age 1 month.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 10, a scholar.
  F vii Ellen Richardson-1793 was born in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 18 May 1873 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 791.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 8, a scholar.
  F viii Mary Richardson-1794 was born about 1876 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 26 Nov 1876 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM 1876 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref.35p/36, no.71.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 4, a scholar.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 89, Age 14, apparently keeping house for father.

John Hewitt-1026 was born about 1789 in Weyminster, Leicestershire, England. He died before 1881. He married Rebecca-1027.

CENSUS 1841 at the Stone Works,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 30, page 17. Age 40, a male servant, born in the county. Not listed with family, but with two other servants only. The age here does not match with ages given later.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.81. Age 62, a groom and coachman.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 129. Age 72, a groom.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 73. Age 81, a retired gardener.

DEATH from wife a widow in 1881.

Rebecca-1027 was born about 1796 in Leigh, Rutland, England. She married John Hewitt-1026.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 40, not born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.81. Age 54.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 129. Age 65, as laundress.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 12, schedule 73. Age 76.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 84, a former laundress, now a widow living with her daughter Harriet.

They had the following children:

  F i Eliza Hewitt-4677
  M ii Charles Hewitt-4127
  F iii Ann Hewitt-3914 was born about 1830 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 9 Jan 1831 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 446.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 10, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 2. Sch.5. Age 20, a house servant in the establishment of George Stone Esq. Spelled Anne.
  F iv Harriett Hewitt-1031
  M v John Hewitt-1028
  M vi Benjamin Hewitt-4128 was born in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was christened on 26 Apr 1836 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 592.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 5, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.81. Age 15, a farmer's boy.
  F vii Frances Hewitt-5632 was christened on 1 Jul 1838 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 21 Oct 1839 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 652.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 341. Age 6 months. This age is too high and there is no other identification, but there is not other person who fits.
  F viii Jane Hewitt-4129
  M ix Hewitt-2673
  M x Henry Hewitt-3569 was born about 1844 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 30 Jun 1844 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/35. no.18.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.81. Age 6, a scholar.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 129. Age 16, an engine fitter.

John Hewitt-1028 [Parents] was born before 1835 in ,,England.

NOTE inserted to link grandparents and grann-daughter. First name and occupation as a labourer from his daughter's marriage.

He had the following children:

  F i Ann Elizabeth Hewitt-1029

Frederick Carter-1030 [Parents] was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 15 Nov 1835 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He died before 1891. He married Harriett Hewitt-1031 on 9 Sep 1857 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 578.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 25, page 8. Age 5, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 14. Sch.60. Age 15, a farmer's son, still at home.

MARRIAGE 1857 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 145. of full Age, a farm bailiff and bachelor of Blisworth.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 130. Age 25, a shepherd.

NOTE known from hsi wife in the 1871 census when he was not at home.

DEATH from his wife a widow in 1891.

NOTE in 1899 at marriage of his daughter he was listed as having been a labourer.

Harriett Hewitt-1031 [Parents] was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 1 Dec 1833 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married Frederick Carter-1030 on 9 Sep 1857 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 527.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 7, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.81. Age 17, a dressmaker.

MARRIAGE 1857 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 145. of full Age, a dressmakrer and spinster of Blisworth.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 130. Age 27, a dressmaker.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 74. Age 37, a milliner & dressmaker.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 44, a milliner and dressmaker. Listed as married but no husband. Maiden name from mother with her this time. First name spelled Harriet here.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 89, Age 53, a dressmaker, with two daughters at home. A widow.

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 82. Age 65, a widow and dressmaker.

They had the following children:

  F i Annie Elizabeth Carter-1032 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 8 Aug 1858 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no.415.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 130. Age 2, a scholar.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 74. Age 12, a scholar.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 15. Age 22, a milliner and dressmaker, still living at home, Names as Annie E here.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 89, Age 31, a dressmaker.

CENSUS 1901 in Cottage, Northampton Roade, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 72 page 15, schedule 82. Age 43, still singel with her mother, a dress maker. Annie E here also.
  F ii Emily Louisa Carter-1033 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 11 Mar 1860 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 463, middle name here.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 130. Age 1.

CENSUS 1871, at 13 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 74. Age 10, a scholar.
  F iii Isabella Rebecca Carter-57

George Durrant-1035 [Parents] died on 7 Feb 1865 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 10 Feb 1865 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Rosanah Whatton-1036 on 15 May 1854 in Towcester,Northamptonshire,England.

MARRIAGE details from Megan Smith (Dec 2008). Married in the Registry office, a bachelor, and labourer aged 30, living at Blisworth.

NOTE first name from civil certificate of baptism of Ellen Elizabeth (thanks to Megan Smith, Sep 2008).

NOTE 1861 census - he is listed as a time keeper but he is not at home, but his spouse is listed as a wife, not a widow. The name is spelled with only one R here.

DEATH from death certificate held by Megan Smith (see email Dec 2088).

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 705, aged 41.

Rosanah Whatton-1036 [Parents] was born about 1833 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 6 Jun 1900 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 11 Jun 1900 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married George Durrant-1035 on 15 May 1854 in Towcester,Northamptonshire,England.

MARRIAGE 1854 details from Megan Smith (Dec 2008). Married in the Registry office, a spinster, aged 20, living at Ashton. One of the witnesses was Charlotte Whatton.

NOTE 1855 named on civil birth certificate for Ellen Elizabeth as Roseanna Durrant formerly Whatton. (information from Megan Smith Sep. 2008).

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 132. Age 27, listed as a time keeper's wife.

CENSUS 1871, at 14 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 75. Age 37, a lace maker. A widow with two children.

CENSUS 1881, at Northampton to Towcester Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG11/1535, folio 78, page 16. Age 47, a widow, living as head of house with one son and two borners. Named as Rosehannah here.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 92, Age 57, a widow and a grocer.

DEATH from certificate held by Megan Smith (email Dec 2008). Present at time of death was Ellen Elizabeth Sturgess her daughter.

BURIAL from parish records, as reported by Megan Smith.

They had the following children:

  F i Ellen Elizabeth Durrant-1799
  M ii Jim George Durrant-109
  F iii Harriet Mary Ann Durrant-3573 was born on 22 Apr 1860 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 1 Jul 1860 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She died on 6 Jun 1861 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 9 Jun 1861 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 471.

CENSUS 1861 cottage Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 79, page 23, schedule 132. Age 11 months,

DEATH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

BURIAL from Blisworth Parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 655. Aged 13 months. Full name here.
  M iv Harry Durrant-4434 was born on 4 Jun 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was christened on 26 Jun 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He died on 27 Jun 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 29 Jun 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 522.

DEATH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

BIURIAL from Blisworth Parish records, NRO ref 35p/42, no. 676, aged 3 weeks and 3 days.
  M v John Durrant-1038
  F vi Harriett Catherine Durrant-4435 was born on 1 Oct 1865 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 26 Oct 1865 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She died before 1871.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008).

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 612.

DEATH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008), who assumes it was before 1871 from lack of census records, but no evidence of death found yet.

Judge-1039 died before 1871. He married Susannah-1040.

DEATH from his wife a widow in 1871.

Susannah-1040 was born about 1799 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She married Judge-1039.

CENSUS 1871, at 15 South Side, Bridge Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 75, page 13, schedule 76. Age 71, a widow living alone.


Elizabeth Dunkley-1041 was born about 1819 in Wilton, Northants, England. She died about 1863/1877. She was not married.

MARRIAGE 1841 from Sally Edwards (email Aug 2009). A spinster and servant, aged 21, father John, a labourer.

CENSUS 1851 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 087691, page 8 no.35 Age 30, Occupation lace maker.

CENSUS 1861 Shutlanger, Northants. Film no. 542722, page 9 no.46 Age 41, Occupation lace maker.

DEATH between 1863 when the last child was born and 1877 when her husband had another daughter by his second wife.

NOTE see the Stoke Bruerne file for her father, husband and other children.

She had the following children:

  M i John Dunkley-710

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