Families of Blisworth, Northamptonshire,England


Charles George Hillyard-407 [Parents] was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Piddington, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 5 Jan 1970 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He married Daisy Isabella Sturgess-2281 about 1908.

BIRTH and middle name from Brenda Broome, a descendant (email Mar 2008).

CENSUS 1901, at 8 High Street, Blisworth. PRO ref. RG13/1411. folio 56. page 8, schedule 36. Age 21, an ironstone quarryman, boarding with the foreman whose wife came from his home village (Brenda.
says she was his mother's sister).

CENSUS 1911 at High St, Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 32, a home pit labourer. Had been married 2 years. (data from Megan Smith)

NOTE Brenda says they lived in the Cottage, Northampton Road, where his wife lived as a child, next door to where he was in 1901. These were two of three cottages joined together, they were then knocked into two and in 1965 they became one house.

DEATH from Brenda Broome, a descendant (email Mar 2008).

Daisy Isabella Sturgess-2281 [Parents] was born on 28 Aug 1883 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 2 Dec 1883 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 4 Apr 1947. She married Charles George Hillyard-407 about 1908.

BIRTH from Megan Smith (email Dec 2008) who quotes the birth certificate (ref. 3b 11) where the name is again listed as Daisy Isabella, though she was known as Daisy Isabel later in life.

BAPTISM from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref 35p/36. no,209, name read here as Daisy Isabella.

NOTE middle name from Brenda Broome (email Mar 2008) who spells the name Daisy Isabel Sturdgess, this was her grandmother.

CENSUS 1891, at Northampton Road, Blisworth. PRO ref RG12/1188, folio 65, page 14, schedule 93, Age 7, a scholar. She lived her married life in this house according to her grand-daughter.

CENSUS 1901 in the Farm house, Blisworth. PRO ref RG13/1411, folio 74 page 18, schedule 102. Age 17, a general domestic servant living in with farmer John E Gudgeon.

CENSUS 1911 at Blisworth, Enumeration Dist. 5. Age 27. (data from Megan Smith)

DEATH date from Megan Smith (email Jul 2008).

They had the following children:

  F i Living

John Edward Craven-2906 [Parents] was born about 1836 in ,,England. He married Ann Dunkley-1395 on 24 Apr 1859 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE 1859 from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/40, no.158, aged 23. a stone mason and bachelor of Blisworth.

NOTE listed as a stone mason in 1859, but a labourer in 1862.

Ann Dunkley-1395 [Parents] was born in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 2 Feb 1840 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married John Edward Craven-2906 on 24 Apr 1859 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 685.

CENSUS 1841 at Mill Lane,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 1, folio 10, page 11. Age 1, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 13. Sched 53. Age 11, a lace maker.

MARRIAGE 1859 from Blisworth Parish Records. NRO ref. 35p/40, no.158, aged 19, a spinster of Blisworth.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Ann Craven-2907 was born in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 25 Dec 1859 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 454. Middle name here.

CENSUS 1861 at 3 Gayton Lane,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 60, page 10, schedule 58. Age 1, living with grandparents.
  M ii William Frederick Craven-5436 was christened on 29 Jun 1862 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 525.

Elizabeth Pinfold-1390 was born about 1805 in Buckingham,,Buckinhamshire,England. She was not married.

Other marriages:
Griffin, James

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 5. Sch.15. Age 44, birthplace Blisworth.

CENSUS 1861 at 4 Gayton Lane,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 60, page 10, schedule 59. Age 56, birthplace given as Blisworth.

CENSUS 1871, at 10 Chapel Lane. Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 62, page 10, schedule 70. Age 65, a widow Birthplace given here as Buckingham.

She had the following children:

  M i Henry Pinfold-5743 was christened on 8 Aug 1830 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 436, base born, but we cannot be sure that this Elizabeth was his mother.
  M ii James Pinfold-496

Alfred Tomalin-2913 [Parents] was born about 1836 in ,,England. He married Phoebe Amos-2911 on 20 May 1865 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE 1865 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 199. Age 29, a labourer, and bachelor of Blisworth.

Phoebe Amos-2911 [Parents] was born in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 1 Feb 1835 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married Alfred Tomalin-2913 on 20 May 1865 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:
Unknown

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/34, no. 554.

CENSUS 1841 at Mill Lane,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 1, folio 10, page 11. Age 5, born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 14. Sched 54. Age 16, alacemaker.

MARRIAGE 1865 from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 199. Age 30, a spinster of Blisworth.


Elisha Tomalin-2914 was born before 1816 in ,,England.

NOTE known from marriage of his son, a labourer.

He had the following children:

  M i Alfred Tomalin-2913

Thomas Tee-2912 was born before 1819 in ,,England.

NOTE known from marriage of his son, a farmer.

He had the following children:

  M i Thomas Tee-156

William Rockingham-1362 was christened on 29 Apr 1798 in Stoke Bruerne,Northamptonshire,England. He married Ann Rockingham-2854 on 8 Jul 1850 in Roade,Northamptonshire,England.

Other marriages:
Plowman, Rachel

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

MARRIAGE (1824) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/39, no. 71. A bachelor of Blisworth, by banns he did not sign his name.

MARRIAGE (1850) from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.62, a widower of roade, a labourer of full age.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 18. Sch. 72. Age 52, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1861 at 1 North Street,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 60, page 11, schedule 62. Age 63, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1871, at 15 High Street, Blisworth. PRO ref RG10/1472, folio 62, page 10, schedule 60. Age 72, an ag.lab. and a widower. Head of house in a part of the house occupied by William and Mary Ann Barker..

NOTE see also Stoke Bruerne (for parents).

Ann Rockingham-2854 was born about 1805 in Stoke Bruerne,Northamptonshire,England. She married William Rockingham-1362 on 8 Jul 1850 in Roade,Northamptonshire,England.

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

CENSUS 1841 of Roade, LDS film no.438873, enumerator 4, folio 6, page 5. Age 35.

MARRIAGE (1850) from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.62, a spinster of full age, of Roade.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 18. Sch. 72. Age 46. Birthplace again given as Stoke Bruerne.

CENSUS 1861 at 1 North Street,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 60, page 11, schedule 62. Age 56, a pillow lace maker. birthplace given as Stoke Bruerne..

NOTE see also Stoke Bruerne records for baptismand parents also Roade records.


Allen-2930 was born before 1785 in ,,England.

NOTE placed here to link siblings together in 1861.

He had the following children:

  F i Ann Allen-1343
  M ii James Allen-2931 was born about 1810 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 11 Feb 1858 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CENSUS 1841 at Bridge Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 1, folio 11, page 14. Age 20, born in the county. Living with Francis and Mary (Fearn?) who are next door to his sister's family.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4a. Page 17. Sch. 66. Age 41, living with sister's family.

CENSUS 1861 at 9 North Street,Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 61, page 12, schedule 70. Age 50, a crippled labourer.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 736. Age 57 years.

George Loakes-5363 [Parents] was born before 1832 in ,,England. He married Sarah Carter-4576 on 27 Jun 1853 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

MARRIAGE (1853) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 123, a bachelor and labourer of Blisworth, of full age.

Sarah Carter-4576 [Parents] was born about 1830 in ,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 7 Apr 1833 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married George Loakes-5363 on 27 Jun 1853 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/35, no. 498.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 23, page 4. Age 10, born in the county.

MARRIAGE (1853) from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/40, no. 123, a spinster of Blisworth, of full age.


William Taylor-2787 [Parents] was born on 11 Feb 1788 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 16 Mar 1788 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 8 Apr 1864 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He married Hannah Pinfold-4732 on 1 Nov 1814 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH & CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/33, fiche row 3, column 1 right, line 18.

MARRIAGE (1814) from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref.35p/39. no. 10. a bachelor of Blisworth, by banns, he signed.

NOTE at marriage of James in 1839 he was listed as a book keeper (if this is the right father).

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 50. born in the county.

CENSUS 1851 at Blisworth, PRO ref H.O.107/1736, Enum.District 4b. Page 18. Sch.83. Age 62 (indistinct) an ag.lab and Parish clerk. A widow with his daughter.

CENSUS 1861 in a cottage in Blisworth, PRO ref RG9/925, folio 70, page 5, schedule 24. Age 73, an ag.lab, an a widower.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no692. Age 76 years, identified as the Parish Clerk.

NOTE in 1865 at marriage of daughter, he was listed as the Parish Clerk.

Hannah Pinfold-4732 [Parents] was born on 31 Jan 1792 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 7 Oct 1792 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 13 Jun 1847 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She married William Taylor-2787 on 1 Nov 1814 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

BIRTH & CHRISTENING from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/33, fiche row 3, column 4 right, line 12.

MARRIAGE (1814) from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref.35p/39. no. 10. a spinster of Blisworth, by banns, she signed.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 45, born in the county. Name unreadable, but I think it may start with an H.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 454. Age 57 years..

They had the following children:

  F i Ann Marie Taylor-1077
  M ii James Taylor-4358
  M iii William Luke Taylor-4751 was born about 1820 in ,Northamptonshire,England. He was christened on 22 Feb 1825 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref 35p/34, no. 290, named William Luke here

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 20, a labourer, born in the county. Named just Luke here.

NOTE it is possible that these two records are for different people.
  F iv Sarah Taylor-2785
  M v Henry Taylor-4930 was christened on 27 Mar 1827 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. He was buried on 19 Apr 1827 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref 35p/34, no. 342.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 165. Age 7 weeks.
  F vi Mary Taylor-4684 was born in ,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 3 Aug 1828 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 8 Mar 1845 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref 35p/34, no. 388.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 12, born in the county.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 437 Age 17 years
  F vii Frances Taylor-4682 was born in ,Northamptonshire,England. She was christened on 31 Jul 1831 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England. She was buried on 18 Sep 1850 in Blisworth,Northamptonshire,England.

CHRISTENING from Blisworth Parish Records, NRO ref 35p/34, no. 461. First name clear here.

CENSUS 1841 at South Street,Blisworth, PRO ref HO 107/813/2, enumerator 2, folio 28, page 13. Age 9, born in the county. Name very unclear as shortened, but it might be Francis.

BURIAL from Blisworth parish records, NRO ref. 35p/42, no. 508. Age 19 years

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