Some Shakeshaft Families of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire


James Shakeshaft-30 [Parents] was born in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 15 Oct 1848 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 24 May 1932 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 28 May 1932 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Clara Elmes-47 on 20 Nov 1879 in Stantonbury,Buckinghamshire,England.

Other marriages:
Briscoe, Mary Anne Jane

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 409.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 5. Age 3, a scholar.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton village, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 11 page 3, no 9. Age 3 a scholar.

MARRIAGE from Parish records of St Peter, Stantonbury with New Bradwell. A bachelor ages 31, of New Bradwell, carpenter, son of James also a carpenter. Supplied by Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2010).

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 2. Age 33, a carpenter and a builder.

NOTE (1886) a piece of wood was found in the 1990s in a Stoke Bruerne building being renovated. It was signed by Ben Tew, Tom Tew, parish clerk, and James Shakeshaft of Ashton, and dated Sept. 2 1886, and marked "a wet day". This could have been him or his father.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 12 page 6, no 41. Age 43, a carpenter and a widower.

MARRIAGE (1892) from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.179, aged 44 a widower and a carpenter

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 53, a carpenter.

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.134.

BURIAL Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref. 17p/9 no. 771 aged 84.

INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. He gave the burial date as the death date.

Clara Elmes-47 was born about 1860 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 22 Dec 1861 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 27 Jan 1888 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married James Shakeshaft-30 on 20 Nov 1879 in Stantonbury,Buckinghamshire,England.

BAPTISM from parish records. NRO ref. 7p/3, no.511.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 56 page 4, no 17, on main road. Age 9 a lace scholar.

MARRIAGE from Parish records of St Peter, Stantonbury with New Bradwell. A spinjster aged 18, of Ashton, daughter of James, a labourer. Supplied by Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2010).

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 2. Age 20, listed as wife presumably of James the younger.

BURIAL Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref. 17p/9 no. 584, aged 26.

INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. He gave the birth date as 1845.

They had the following children:

  F i Emma Mary Shakeshaft-72 was born about 1881 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 17 Jul 1881 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 634, middle name here.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 12 page 6, no 41. Age 9, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901 of Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1411, enumerator 7, folio 86, page 12, schedule 87, at Stoke Park, age 19, scullery maid.

NOTE she is mentioned in the Scrapbook of Ashton (page 11) as having spent many years with her relations in the USA. Her mother was the only Elmes daughter not to go to America.

INFORMATION from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999, but he only knew that she was born after 1875.

NOTE see Ashton file for family.
  M ii Thomas Henry Shakeshaft-73 was born about 1882 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 29 Oct 1882 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 644, second name here.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 12 page 6, no 41. Age 8, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 18. Listed as feeble minded.

INFORMATION from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. But he only gives the birth as after 1875.
  F iii Elizabeth Shakeshaft-74 was born about 1884 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 26 Oct 1884 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 656.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 12 page 6, no 41. Age 6, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 16.

INFORMATION from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999, he gave the correct parents but listed the birth as after 1875. which while correct is inexact.

James Shakeshaft-30 [Parents] was born in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 15 Oct 1848 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 24 May 1932 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 28 May 1932 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Mary Anne Jane Briscoe-51 on 15 Aug 1892.

Other marriages:
Elmes, Clara

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 409.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 5. Age 3, a scholar.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton village, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 11 page 3, no 9. Age 3 a scholar.

MARRIAGE from Parish records of St Peter, Stantonbury with New Bradwell. A bachelor ages 31, of New Bradwell, carpenter, son of James also a carpenter. Supplied by Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2010).

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 2. Age 33, a carpenter and a builder.

NOTE (1886) a piece of wood was found in the 1990s in a Stoke Bruerne building being renovated. It was signed by Ben Tew, Tom Tew, parish clerk, and James Shakeshaft of Ashton, and dated Sept. 2 1886, and marked "a wet day". This could have been him or his father.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 12 page 6, no 41. Age 43, a carpenter and a widower.

MARRIAGE (1892) from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.179, aged 44 a widower and a carpenter

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 53, a carpenter.

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.134.

BURIAL Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref. 17p/9 no. 771 aged 84.

INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. He gave the burial date as the death date.

Mary Anne Jane Briscoe-51 was born about 1857 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 11 Apr 1858 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 10 Nov 1937 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 13 Nov 1937 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married James Shakeshaft-30 on 15 Aug 1892.

BIRTH date estimated by me, based on that of spouse.

BAPTISM from Parish Records NRO Ref 17p/3 no. 487.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton village, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 11 page 3, no 8. Age 3.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 58 page 8, no 45, Carville's Yard. Age 13, no occupation listed.

MARRIAGE from parish records NRO ref 17p/119 no.119, aged 34, a cook who had been living in Didcott Barks, but assume she is the same person who has come home to marry. three forenames given here.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 43.

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.134. On the kerb of the grave of her husband.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.783, all three forenames listed here, aged 79..

INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. Second wife, 4 children, but names not given.

They had the following children:

  F i Clara May Shakeshaft-121
  M ii James Edwin Shakeshaft-123 was christened on 7 Apr 1895 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died in 1982 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 733.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 6.

DEATH from gravestone as recorded in the NFHS booklet, grave no.134, where he listed on one side of the kerb of his father's grave. only years listed 1895-1982.
  F iii Ethel Penelope Shakeshaft-122 was christened on 7 Jun 1896 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 741.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 4.
  F iv Margaret Mary Shakeshaft-124 was christened on 26 Feb 1899 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 755.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 11, page 1, schedule 1, in cottages at the west end of the village, age 2.

MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/119, no.247, aged 29 a spinster of Ashton.

Samuel Tebbut-97 [Parents] was christened on 19 Mar 1749 in Old Bradwell,Buckinghamshire,England. He married Mary-87.

BAPTISM from Parish Records of Old Bradwell, pre favour of Frank Shakeshaft.. Surname spelled Tibbet.

NOTE the assumption that the child of Thomas is the father of James is only an assuption, based on both appearing in parish records.

Mary-87 was born before 1760 in ,,England. She married Samuel Tebbut-97.

NOTE known only from baptism of son.

They had the following children:

  M i James Tebbut-65 was christened on 29 Oct 1780 in Old Bradwell,Buckinghamshire,England.

BAPTISM from Parish Records of Old Bradwell, pre favour of Frank Shakeshaft.. Surname spelled Tebbit.

William Shakeshaft-89 [Parents] was born about 1780 in , , England. He was christened on 5 Feb 1786 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England. He was buried on 27 Nov 1853 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Elizabeth Wickens-90 on 26 Oct 1807 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Frank Shakeshaft (email May 2002) who relayed the research of Anna Smart in the Cosgrove Parish Records. Allan Smith had originally listed William's parents as Thomas and Sophia Shakeshaft but in the light on Frank's information he is thinking that they may have been William's grandparents.

MARRIAGE from Ashton Parish Church records. NRO. ref.17p/4. no. 140.

NOTE (1826) listed as labourer at baptism of Charles and Thomas.

CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 50, a carpenter.

NOTE there is an entry in the Ashton Parish records (ref 17p/3) "The chancel of the church of this parish was rebuilt at the expense of the rector under the direction and management of William Shakeshaft, carpenter of this parish." It states that the contract was for sixty pounds.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 6. Age 64, a master carpenter.

NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists him at the Stoke Bruerne end of the village.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.337, aged 68.

Elizabeth Wickens-90 was born about 1787 in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 14 Aug 1864 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married William Shakeshaft-89 on 26 Oct 1807 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from Ashton Parish Church records. NRO. ref.17p/4. no. 140.

CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 50.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 6. Age 63.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton village, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 11 page 3, no 10. Age 74, a widow living alone.

BURIAL Ashton Parish Records, NRO Ref. 17p/9 no. 419, aged 78.

They had the following children:

  M i James Shakeshaft-16
  F ii Phillis Shakeshaft-131
  M iii Thomas Shakeshaft-93
  F iv Mary Shakeshaft-79
  F v Hannah Shakeshaft-120 was christened on 15 Oct 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 24 Sep 1822 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 75.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.66, aged 2.
  F vi Hannah Shakeshaft-119 was christened on 4 Jan 1824 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 116.
  M vii Charles Shakeshaft-2

George Carvell-78 was christened on 25 Nov 1787 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sophia Shakeshaft-116 on 14 Oct 1813 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, no numbers are given here. spelled Carvil.

MARRIAGE from Parish Records, NRO ref 17p/8, no., a serving man of Wooton, a bachelor.

NOTE at baptism of children a shepherd in 1815 and 1817.

NOTE see reference to his daughter in the will of Charlotte (Blunt) his youngest sister.

Sophia Shakeshaft-116 [Parents] was christened on 23 Oct 1791 in Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, England. She married George Carvell-78 on 14 Oct 1813 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Frank Shakeshaft (email May 2002) who relayed the research of Anna Smart in the Cosgrove Parish Records. It cannot be certain that this is for the same Sophia who married, but since her brother was in Ashton it is possible.

MARRIAGE from Parish Records, NRO ref 17p/8, no.1, a spinster of the parish.

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Carvell-55 was born on 30 Jul 1815 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 30 Jul 1815 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 2 Aug 1815 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref 17p/3 no. 22.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9 no. 14, aged 2 days, parents named..
  F ii Carvell-95 was christened on 12 Oct 1817 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref 17p/3 no. 43, name left blank just listed as "daughter of".

Sarah Shakeshaft-21 [Parents] was christened on 24 Jul 1775 in Stony Stratford,Buckinghamshire,England. She was married not married..

BAPTISM from Buckinghamshire parish records in the church of St Giles at Stony Stratford per favour of Frank Shakeshaft (email May 2009).

She had the following children:

  F i Mary Shakeshaft-80 was christened on 10 Apr 1796 in Cosgrove,Northamptonshire,England.

BAPTISM from Frank Shakeshaft (quoting Anna Smart's Northants lookup), see email 31 May 2002. We cannot be sure we have the right mother, but she is the only Sarah we know of who would fit. Listed in records as Illigitimate daughter of Sarah Shakeshaft.

William Shakeshaft-28 [Parents] was born in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 31 Jan 1836 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died in 1918. He was buried on 10 Dec 1918 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sarah Fairfrother-Brown-56 on 19 Aug 1867 in Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 252.

CENSUS 1841 The Lane, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 1. Born in county, age 5.

CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 325 page 2, no 5. Age 15, carpenter's son.

CENSUS 1861 Ashton village, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 11 page 3, no 9. Age 25 a carpenter.

MARRIAGE detail from Frank Shakeshaft (e-mail March 2002) from Marriage certificate Towcester no. 65 3rd qu.1867. Wesleyan Chapel, Caldecote, aged 31, bachelor, a carrier, resident of Ashton.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 57 page 7, no 36, on second main road. Age 35, a sawyer.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 3. Age 45, a general labourer.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL filem 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 10 page 3, no 23, age 55, a carpenter.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 13, page 4, schedule 24, in the Cottages in the centre of the village, age 65, a carpenter.

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.720, aged 82, he had been living in the Towcester workhouse.

INFORMATION also from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999.

NOTE at baptism of twins he is listed as a resident of Roade and a labourer.

Sarah Fairfrother-Brown-56 was born on 22 Feb 1840 in Greens Norton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 29 Mar 1840 in Greens Norton, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 28 May 1906 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married William Shakeshaft-28 on 19 Aug 1867 in Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH FHL 6101924 Fiche 187, GRO Q1/1840 Towcester district vol.XV p.389, Entry No.55, Sarah, Born 22 February 4am 1840 at Greens Norton, Father: Septimus Fairbrother, a Servant, Mother: Elizabeth Brown of Greens Norton, Registered 31 March 1840. Information from FrankShakeshaft (email Feb 2007).

BAPTISM Information from Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2007). FHL Fiche 6127557, NRO 140P/3, Greens Norton 1813-1843, p.87, No.694, Baptised 29 Mar 1840. Sarah, daughter of Elizabeth Brown, of Greens Norton, a Single Woman, a Lacemaker.

CENSUS 1841 FHL Film 0438875, p.20, Greens Norton, p.6. Age 1. Information from FrankShakeshaft (email Feb 2007).

CENSUS 1851 FHL Film 0087691, Greens Norton, p.354, 18-19, PRO ref. HO.107/1736. Householders Schedule No.17, Age 11, living with grandparents.. Information from Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2007).

CENSUS 1861, PRO ref. RG9/926, in High Street, Towcester, Pg.6, Schedule: 38. Unmarried, Age 21, Occupation: House Servant. Information from Frank Shakeshaft (email Feb 2007).

MARRIAGE from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) fiche 1895, GRO ref 3b-45, 3rd qu. 1867, Towcester district. The Marriage certificate shows it as in the Wesleyan Chapel, Caldecote, aged 27, spinster a servant, resident of Towcester. Father's name and profession not given. She records her name as Sarah Fairbrother-Brown here.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 57 page 7, no 36, on second main road. Age 31, no occupation listed.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 3. Age 41, no occupation.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL film 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 10 page 3, no 23, age 51, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 13, page 4, schedule 24, in the Cottages in the centre of the village, age 61.

DEATH FHL 6103361 Fiche 3118, GRO, Q2/1906, Potterspury district, vol.3b p.18, from Frank Shakeshart (email Feb 2007).

BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/9 no.668, aged 66.

MARRIAGE detail from Frank Shakeshaft (e-mail March 2002) from Marriage certificate Towcester no. 65 3rd qu.1867. Wesleyan Chapel, Caldecote, aged 27, spinster a servant, resident of Towcester. Father's name and profession not given. Frank feels the name should be Fairbrother-Brown.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL filem 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 10 page 3, no 23, age 51, a lace maker.

NOTE see Ashton for other relatives.

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Shakeshaft-57
  F ii Mary Shakeshaft-149 was born about Nov 1867 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 23 Feb 1868 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. She was buried on 10 Sep 1868 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH - Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) lists St Catherine's house reference of 3b-70 for 4th qu 1867 Northampton (this would include Roade). She is obviously a twin and presumably died before the 1871 census.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref. 281p/4, no. 794, listed as a twin.

BURIAL from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref. 281p/8, no. 458, aged 9 months.
  M iii William Shakeshaft-40
  M iv Francis Shakeshaft-41
  M v Charles Shakeshaft-42
  M vi John Shakeshaft-71 was born about Nov 1881 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 19 Mar 1882 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) fiche 3921, GRO ref. 3b-30 for 4th qu 1881, district of Potterspury.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 638.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL filem 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 10 page 3, no 23, age 9, a scholar.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 13, page 4, schedule 24, in the Cottages in the centre of the village, age 19, unmarried stockman on a farm.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at Berry Wood, Upton,Northampton, Northamptonshire (in the subdistrict of Bugbrook). PRO ref RG14 PN8447, Age 29, listed as a patient. (Is this in the Berry Wood Mental Hospital ?)

George Lucas-125 was christened on 5 Dec 1869 in Roade,Northamptonshire,England. He married Elizabeth Shakeshaft-57 on 4 May 1891 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref. 281p/5, no. 25.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 67, page 23, schedule no. 146, age 1.

CENSUS 1881 on CD at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 62 Page 22. Age 11, a scholar.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 54, page 23, household 179, age 21, a butcher.

MARRIAGE (1891) from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/119, no. 175, a 21 year old bachelor of Roade, a butcher.

NOTE at baptism of children he is listed as a butcher in 1892, a publican in 1896 & 1900, and a butcher's assistant in 1902.

CENSUS 1901 of Roade, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG12/1418, enumerator 2, folio 23, page 22, schedule 164, in Fox & Hounds Inn, age 31, a publican (his father's business?).

CENSUS 1911 at Cherry Orchard Row, Roade (from Frank Shakeshaft) PRO ref. RG78 PN432. Age 41, a disabled butcher..

NOTE for children see the Ashton file.

Elizabeth Shakeshaft-57 [Parents] was born about Nov 1867 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. She was christened on 23 Feb 1868 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. She married George Lucas-125 on 4 May 1891 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH - Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) fiche 3540, GRO ref 3b-70 for 4th qu 1867 district of Northampton (which would include Roade).

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref. 281p/4, no. 793, a twin.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 57 page 7, no 36, on second main road. Age 3.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 3. Age 13, born in the parish of St Giles.

MARRIAGE from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/119, no. 175, aged 23, a servant of Ashton.

CENSUS 1911 at Cherry Orchard Row, Roade (from Frank Shakeshaft) PRO ref. RG78 PN432. Age 43.

NOTE for children see the Ashton file.


William Shakeshaft-40 [Parents] was born about Aug 1870 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened on 16 Oct 1870 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Elizabeth Claranda Brown-156 on 5 Apr 1896 in Walthamstow, London, England.

BIRTH - Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) fiche 3616, GRO ref 3b-25 for 4th qu 1870, district of Potterspury. I have taken the month from the 1871 census age though.

BAPTISM from parish records, NRO ref. 17p/3, no. 572.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 57 page 7, no 36, on second main road. Age 7 mo.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 3. Age 10, a scholar.

MARRIAGE from civil certificate (information from Frank Shakeshaft email Jul 2008). District of West Ham, 2nd qu 1896, vol 4a. pg 282. Age 24, a bachelor and labourer, father named William, a carpenter.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 51 Hazelwood Rd, Walthamstowe, Essex, PRO ref. RG13, piece 1633, folio 61, page 24, schelude 24. aged 30, a builders labourer, birthplace given as "Walthamptonshire", obviously should be Northamptonshire. His daughter Lizzie is with his grandparents.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 3 Walpole Rd, Walthamstow. PRO ref RG14PN9745, Age 40, a general labourer.

INFORMATION from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. Birth just listed as after 1860 as several other children.

Elizabeth Claranda Brown-156 was born about Feb 1877 in , , England. She married William Shakeshaft-40 on 5 Apr 1896 in Walthamstow, London, England.

BIRTH from freeBMD by Frank Shakeshart. 1st qu 1877 in Uppingham district. Vol.7a, p 359. Uppingham includes parts of Rutland, Leicestershire & Northamptonshire.

MARRIAGE from civil certificate (information from Frank Shakeshaft email Jul 2008). District of West Ham, 2nd qu 1896, vol 4a. pg 282. Age 19, a spinster, father Thomas, a labourer. Middle and maiden name from this record.

CENSUS 1901, from Frank Shakeshaft, at 51 Hazelwood Rd, Walthamstowe, Essdexc, PRO ref. RG13, piece 1633, folio 61, page 24, schelude 24. aged 26 neither occupation nor birthplace specified.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 3 Walpole Rd, Walthamstow. PRO ref RG14PN9745, Age 35, birthplace given as Rutland, and years of marriage only 5 (unless she is a second wife this should have been 15).

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Maude Shakeshaft-157 was born about Feb 1898 in Walthamstowe, Essex, England.

BIRTH from free BMD record (as researched by Frank Shakeshaft). 1st qu 1898, vol 4a, p391.

CENSUS 1901 of Ashton, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG13/1413, enumerator 2, folio 13, page 4, schedule 24, in the Cottages in the centre of the village, age 3, staying with grand-parents. Named here as Lizzie.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 3 Walpole Rd, Walthamstow. PRO ref RG14PN9745, Age 13.
  F ii Jessie Mary Shakeshaft-135 was born about Aug 1899 in Walthamstow, Essex, England.

BIRTH from free BMD record (as researched by Frank Shakeshaft). 3rd qu 1899, vol 4a, p 422. Middle name from this record.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 51 Hazelwood Rd, Walthamstowe, Essdexc, PRO ref. RG13, piece 1633, folio 61, page 24, schelude 24. aged 1.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 3 Walpole Rd, Walthamstow. PRO ref RG14PN9745, Age 11.
  F iii Nellie Florence Shakeshaft-134 was born about Sep 1900 in Walthamstow, Essex, England.

BIRTH from free BMD record (as researched by Frank Shakeshaft). 4th qu 1900, vol 4a, p 415. Middle name from this record.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 51 Hazelwood Rd, Walthamstowe, Essex, PRO ref. RG13, piece 1633, folio 61, page 24, schelude 24. aged 6 months.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 3 Walpole Rd, Walthamstow. PRO ref RG14PN9745, Age 10.
  M iv Living
  M v Living
  M vi Living
  F vii Living
  F viii Living

Francis Shakeshaft-41 [Parents] was born about Aug 1873 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 28 Dec 1945 in Atherton, Lancashire, England. He married Caroline Grace Malcher-69 on 4 Jun 1900 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH - from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) GRO ref. 3b-31, 3th qu 1873 district of Potterspury.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 10 Page 3. Age 7.

CENSUS 1891 Ashton, FHL filem 6096299 RG12/1189, Enumerator 2, folio 10 page 3, no 23, age 17, an agricultural labourer.

MARRIAGE (1900) from Ashton parish registers, NRO ref 17p/119, no. 198. Aged 26, a bachelor, a railway guard, living at Netherfield, Nottingham.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft (email Jan 2005) PRO ref RG13/3160, folio 119 page 21, schedule 131 at Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Age given as 37, should be 27, a LNW railway guard.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 37 a goods guard on the London and North Western railway.

MARRIAGE (1934) from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), GRO ref. 8c 1705, 3rd quarter 1934, district of Barton Irwell..

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), St Catherine's index, Leigh area qu, 8c 232, aged 72.

INFORMATION from e-mail from Allan Smith 2 Jun 1999. Birth just listed as after 1860 as several other children.

Caroline Grace Malcher-69 was born about 1869 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 14 Mar 1932 in Tyldesley, Lancashire, England. She married Francis Shakeshaft-41 on 4 Jun 1900 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 61 page 15, no 79. Age 1, named here as Caroline G.

CENSUS in a Cottage at Ashton. index 1881 FHL Film 1341370 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1537 Folio 17 Page 15 Age 11, a scholar, listed here as Carrie.

MARRIAGE from Ashton parish registers, NRO ref 17p/119, no. 198. Aged 30, a spinster of Ashton. Middlename from here. She spelled her surname Malsher when she signed her name.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft (email Jan 2005) PRO ref RG13/3160, folio 119 page 21, schedule 131 at Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Age given as 51, should be 31.

NOTE . They moaved to Tyldesley, Lancashire about 1909 or 1910.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 41.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002)

They had the following children:

  F i Grace Elizabeth Shakeshaft-142 was born about Feb 1901 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. She died in Dec 1963.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) GRO ref. 7b 261, 2nd qu 1901, in the diestrict of Basford.

CENSUS 1901 from Frank Shakeshaft (email Jan 2005) PRO ref RG13/3160, folio 119 page 21, schedule 131 at Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Age 1 month.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 10.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), information from family sources.
  F ii Ethel Shakeshaft-143 was born on 6 Nov 1902 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. She died on 3 Jun 1991.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002). GRO ref. 7b 282 in the district of Basford in 4th quarter 1902. exact date later (see death).

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 8.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), information from family sources.
  M iii Frank Ernest Shakeshaft-145 was born on 31 Dec 1903 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He died about Nov 1961 in Leigh, , England.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002). GRO ref 7b 297, 1st qu. in district of Basford. Exact date later (email Sept 2002), information from family sources. He was a twin.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 7, here he is listed first of the twins.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), information from BDM index 4th qu, tref 10d 2, aged 57.
  M iv Arthur William Shakeshaft-144 was born on 31 Dec 1903 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He died about May 1956 in Leigh, , England.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002) GRO ref. 7b-297, 1st qu. 1904 in the district of Basford. exact date later (email Sept 2002), information from family sources.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 7.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), information from BDM index 2nd qu. 1956, Leigh ref 10d 4, aged 52.
  F v Olive Shakeshaft-146 was born in Jul 1905 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. She died on 10 Apr 1963.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002). GRO ref. 7b 280, 3rd qu., district of Basford.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 5.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), information from family sources.
  M vi Horace James Shakeshaft-147 was born in 1907 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He died in 1943 in Leigh, , England.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002). GRO ref. 7b 289, 2nd qu. in the district of Basford.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 4.

DEATH from Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), GRO ref. 8c-178, 3rd qu. 1943, district of Leigh.
  M vii Harold Frederick Shakeshaft-148 was born on 11 Sep 1908 in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, England. He died on 18 Nov 1976.

BIRTH from Frank Shakeshaft (email March 2002). GRO ref. 7b 291, 4th qu. 1908, district of Basford. Full date given as this is his father.

CENSUS 1911 from Frank Shakeshaft, at 33 Crawford Ave Tyldesley, Lancashire. PRO ref RG14 PN23249, Age 2.

DEATH from his son Frank Shakeshaft (email Sept 2002), aged 68.

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