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Hi to Everyone,
I e-mailed Stanley and he was kind enough to point me in this direction. I am looking for any information on the Wilkinson family. This all started when a cousin gave my sister a card recording the burial of a Rycroft Wilkinson of Blera Side in August 1867. This card was in the possession of my grandmother who died in 1949. ( Grandfather died in 1947 ).
Well, to cut a long story short ( I know history is a long story !!! ) I have obtained the marriage certificate of a Joseph Wilkinson of Broach House who married Caroline Harrison of Noyna Hall on the 24th december 1837. On the marriage certificate it names Rycroft Wilkinson as Joseph's father, and a Joseph Harrison as Caroline's father. Under occupation Joseph and Caroline are Weavers (Rycroft was a Weaver and Joseph Harrison a Rougher ?). Following this through in 1839 Joseph and Caroline had a son named Rycroft, born 6th July 1839 at this time they are living in Moss Houses ??. It is this Rycroft who I believe is on the memorial card., and who I believe is my Great Grandfather.
I have requested my grandfather's birth certificate from the CRO to see if Rycroft is named as his father. Any information on Broach Houses , Noyna or Moss Houses would be very much appreciated. I thank you for reading this, great site for information.
Yours sincerely
Frank Wilkinson
ps Currently we live in Aberdeen so we can't come down to Foulridge/Colne until March time, to investigate further.
Frank Wilkinson Once Navy Always Navy
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Posted - 01/02/2007 : 17:54
THANKS Gloria I know people say capital letters are shouting on some forums, I just wanted to shout my thanks so you could hear them
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moh
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Posted - 01/02/2007 : 20:47
What a nice guy!! Topics deviate anyway
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 08:20
Thanks MOH,
I like to think I'm a reasonable guy as well !!!!!! Mind you my wife does think differently at times.
Off to the photography class right now, so I can get some good Graveyard shots when we manage to visit sometime in March. Don't quite know how I will survive the next couple of hours away from the Wilkinsons. I now have the sub to Ancestry . I also wait daily for the postman to see what comes from the ONS, sad I know.
Anni what shop do I need to go to to get the Anorak ????. Mind you this is better than train spotting. Ok so what shed plate was 24A ???
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Gloria
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 08:28
It really does become as obsession, as does this site. But there are worst things.
And, when we have got all the family sorted along will come global warming and swill it all away.
I'd be dangerous with a brain!!!!!
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 08:31
WILKINSON INDEX ENTRIES AS OF 2 Feb. 2007.
1613
John Wilkinson of Barnoldswick married Janet Hartley of Colne at Barnoldswick in 1613.
1717
John Wilkinson is noted on the 1717 map of Bracewell as tenant of Yarlside Farm, Bracewell.
1753
John Wilkinson paid land tax for Brigholme [Earby?] of 4/- In 1756 and 1757 he paid 8/- for the same property.
1753
Thomas Wilkinson paid land tax: 1753, Earby Lane, 2/6. 1756, Earby Lane, 5/0. 1756another tax of 6/0 and ‘Late Richard Lancaster’, 5/0. 1757 and 1760: Earby Lane, 5/0; Edmondsons, 8/0; Anton’s [Ansons?], 6-0. Also…. 1753, 4/0, no location. 1756, ‘Late Hartley’s, 8/0. 1760, Walbanks, 2/0.
1757
Thomas Wilkinson paid land tax for Barnsey Farm in 1757/1760, 1770, Paid LT for ‘Hartley’s Land’ in 1757/1760 and 1770. Also paid LT for ‘Walbanks’ in 1770.
1760
Moses Wilkinson paid land tax of £2-0-0. No location given.
1770
Thomas Wilkinson Senior paid land tax [In Earby?] for four properties: Earby Lane, 3/9. Edmondson’s, 9/-. Antons [Anson’s?], 4/6. No name, 6/-.
1770
Benjamin Wilkinson pays land tax of £1-16-0 in Barnoldswick. No address specified.
1770
Thomas Wilkinson Junior pays land tax of 10/9. No location.
1795
Executors of John Wilkinson of Thornton are mentioned in a list of shareholders in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Company. They had ten shares. [It sticks in my mind that these were £100 shares…..]
1807
Edmund Wilkinson mentioned as farmer of Barnoldswick in an electoral roll. Baines directory for 1822 reports him as Gent. of Salterforth.
1807
Thomas Wilkinson mentioned as farmer of Salterforth(?) in an electoral roll of 1807. There is also a mention of a Thomas Wilkinson in an electoral roll of Barnoldswick for the same year. Described as ‘yeoman’.
1820
Thomas Wilkinson of Earby farmed at Higher Varges and was superintendent at the Methodist Chapel in Stoneybank Lane where his brother John was organist. He removed to Gisburn and farmed there for about 40 years.
c.1821
Craven Herald, 12/08/1932. Article about the Diamond Jubilee of the Wesleyan Sunday School in Earby mentions that Richard, George and Mary Wilkinson (Mary O’ Gabriel’s) were amongst the first teachers.
1821
First Pastor at Earby Baptist church and the man who started a day school in the vestry of the chapel was William Wilkinson. The chapel was built in 1821 with funds largely earned by William from collections after sermons he preached in Bloomsbury Chapel. He was a native of Earby and a hand loom weaver. At the time when 12 members of the Barlick Baptist chapel left to found a church in Earby in 1819 there were five Wilkinsons in the number and William was appointed pastor at a salary of £10 per annum.
1822
John Wilkinson was mentioned as a wood turner of Thornton in Craven in Baines’ directory of 1822. In the same directory William Wilkinson is also noted as a wood turner of Earby. Also mentioned is William Wilkinson, Baptist minister.
1834 Piggott directory
Notes Henry Wilkinson as bobbin Turner of Thornton in Craven.
1835
John Wilkinson mentioned as an elector of Salterforth in rolls of 1835, 1837 and 1841. Address given as Higher Greenhill Farm.
1835ff.
Thomas Wilkinson mentioned in electoral rolls: 1835 and 1837 no address given. 1837 Barnoldswick address given as Huncoat, Lancs. 1837 Salterforth address given as Lothersdale. 1841, Salterforth address is Salterforth. [confusing I know. Two Thomas Wilkinsons?]
1841 census
Booth Bridge, Thornton in Craven. Henry Wilkinson, 45, timber merchant. Margaret, 40. Elijah, 20. John, 20. Mary, 20. George, 15. Sagar, 15. Henry, 15. Vandaleur, 7 years.
1851 census
Jepp Hill, Barnoldswick. Henry Wilkinson, 65, HLW wool. Wife Hannah, 62, bread baker. Daughter Sarah, 20, PLW. Richard Collins, grandson, 2 years.
1851 census
Hartley Wilkinson of Townhead, 59, grocer. Hartley, son, PLW cotton. Martha, daughter, 18. Mary, 15, PLW.
1851 census
Benjamin Wilkinson, 44, HLW (wool) at 31 Barnoldswick Lane. Wife Grace, 54, HLW (wool). Daughter Grace, 12, bobbin winder (wool). Son Benjamin, 7.
1851 census
Booth Bridge Thornton in Craven, Henry Wilkinson, 55, master wood turner employing 6 men and 4 apprentices.
1851 census
Robert Wilkinson of Booth Bridge, 37, wood turner.
1861 census
David C Wilkinson, 36, of Ball Grove, Colne. Cotton spinner and manufacturer.
1861 census
Booth Bridge, Thornton In Craven. Henry Wilkinson, 65, bobbin tuner and farmer. Margaret, wife, 60. Henry, 35, bobbin turner. Vandaleur, 26, Bobbin Turner.
[3 apprentices and two turners living at or near Booth Bridge and two turners in Earby.]
1868
John Wilkinson was conductor of Kelbrook Band and in a contest at Salterforth on 9th May 1868 Earby won the contest but John got the prize for the best cornet solo.
1868
History of the Baptists in Barnoldswick, page 68. Discussing the Schism of 1868 when the church split into two factions, the history states that James Wilkinson was appointed pastor by the group which moved back into the old chapel on Walmsgate in opposition to Bennett the pastor who had caused the trouble. The Walmsgate faction were supported by arbitration by the Baptist Association but Bennett held the deeds to both chapels and forced them out. Eventually they built the North Street chapel in 1879. In between they worshipped at New Laithe on Rainhall Road [where the telephone exchange is now] In the 1871 census James is noted as being 35 and Baptist minister of ‘New Laithe Meeting House’.
1871 census
Henry Wilkinson of Booth Bridge, Thornton in Craven, 76, timber merchant and farmer of 48 acres. Margaret, wife, 74. Henry C., son, 45 bobbin turner.
1871 census
Greenwood Wilkinson of Wellhouse Cottages, Barnoldswick, 47, book-keeper. Born in Earby.
1875
John Wilkinson mentioned as one of the tacklers at Nutter Brothers Old Shed on New Road in Earby. [CH 19/05/1935] He was a prominent member of the Wesleyan Chapel and School which he managed for many years. He was the chapel organist and his wife (Mary Ann Harrison of Kelbrook) was a leading singer. When they died they left a legacy to the Wesleyan Chapel which is the only endowment it has. In same report Richard Wilkinson (Dick O’ Bowes) is mentioned as the mill engineer in charge of the engine.
c.1880
Going up the street (Red Lion Street?), in the second house of a row of four lived Vandeleur Wilkinson with a family of about ten children, mostly sons. As a businessman he was known over a large radius, as he and his brother Henry ran the bobbin mill at Booth Bridge between Earby and Thornton, and his sons were engaged with them in the business. After the death of the senior partners the family removed to Heysham, where a modern sawmill was erected for their business. The eldest son, Harry, was a pupil teacher in the Wesleyan Day School, and as a young man became H. M. Inspector, and has had a very honourable career. Vandeleur, the father, was an enthusiastic player on the violin. and the father's passion was inherited by Herbert one of the younger sons. As a youth he was a brilliant player and often appeared at local concerts to the great delight of his admirers. He later went to Germany to improve his musical culture, and he has since been engaged at Morecambe during the summer seasons, Jack, Alfred and Charlie were band musicians in the palmy days of the Earby Brass Band. (CH 26/04/1929)
1881 census
Vandaleur Wilkinson mentioned as farmer of 50 acres in Red Lion Street, Earby.
1885
LTP/ 84/SP/01. Page 15. Stephen Pickles talks about what happened when Billycock Bracewell died. His daughter Ada got the estate but Henry Bracewell of Thornton contested the will and threw it into Chancery. Ada was penniless while the case was heard and she was taken in by Mrs Mary Wilkinson, the wife of a coloured goods manufacturer of Nelson.
1890
Greenwood Wilkinson was a member of the Barnoldswick Local Board from 1890 to 1893. Barrett directory for 1896 records him as shopkeeper at 31 Rainhall Road. Same address in Local Board election 1890, described as gent.
CHSC minutes for 9/04/1890 record that 12/- was paid to H&V Wilkinson for a new barrow. [Henry and Vandaleur at Booth Bridge]
1896
Calf Hall Shed Company minutes record that the old joiner’s shop at Wellhouse was to be let to Wilkinson and Barrett for £27 per annum for use as a steam laundry. No power or steam supplied except for heating, tenant to do all repairs.
1896
Barrett directory reports Henry Wilkinson, foreman dyer of Kelbrook.
1896
Berry Wilkinson reported as grocer and draper in Kelbrook in Barrett directory.
c.1900
In 1900 Salterforth boatyard was owned by Holgate Marsden. Tom Wilkinson worked there as wheelwright and sign-writer and eventually became the owner up to the closure of the yard in the 1950s. He and his son Herbert then went to work for Briggs and Duxbury in Barnoldswick. Another son James was at one time lock-keeper at Greenberfield, Barnoldswick.
1902
Barrett directory reports Wilkinson and Barrett at steam laundry, Wellhouse.
1902
Eastwood Wilkinson reported in Barrett directory as grocer and draper of 33 Church Street. In Barrett for 1896 he was grocer at Townhead, Barnoldswick.
1902
The Rev. J H Wilkinson reported as Wesleyan minister at The Manse, Barnoldswick in Barrett directory of 1902.
1905
Ellis Wilkinson mentioned in a letter from Barnoldswick Urban District Council to Charles Blakey, Bank of Liverpool, Barnoldswick as receiving £65 per annum wage. (looks like a labourer)
1906
CHSC minute books. 04/07/1906. Resolved that Mr Wilkinson of Nelson be permitted to make a trial to dissolve the scale in the boiler at Butts Mill.
c.1910
LTP. 78/AH/06. p. 8. Fred Inman talks about first car in Earby and says that Pratt’s petrol could be bought in tins at a shop on Water Street run by Frank Wilkinson and Son who sold cycles.
1912
Manchester Royal Exchange Directory records H G Wilkinson as representative on the ‘change for R Nutter and Co. at Grove and Albion Sheds Earby. In LTP. 78/AH/09, Harold Wilkinson is mentioned as the Manchester Man who worked with Percy Lowe, the manager for R Nutter and Co. Later Fred Inman says that Harold was the man who trained Percy Lowe at Nutters and he was Manchester Man when Nutters were weaving at Sough Bridge Mill. Article in the Craven Herald of 24/05/1935 says that Harold G Wilkinson was son in law of Rupert Nutter of R Nutter and Co. for whom he worked.
c.1920
LTP. 82/HD/05. p. 19. Harold Duxbury talks about Booth Bridge at Thornton as a bobbin mill. They moved the business to Heysham in the 1920s (this was when hard woods started to be used for bobbins). He says there were three sons, can’t remember the name of the eldest but the next two were Cecil and Bevis. Cecil died in 1981 and Bevis was still alive in 1982. He doesn’t think that these Wilkinsons are directly related to the Wilkinsons at Booth Bridge in 1982 (Still there in 2002).
c.1920
From OGFB. Article in Craven Herald 1944) “Old Bobbin Mill.
Close to Booth House, a little below is Booth Bridge Farm and cottages, and, the ruins of the old bobbin mill, Which 50 years ago was quite a hive of industry. The farm and the mill were in the possession of two brothers, Vandeluer[sic] and James Wilkinson, and the mill was run by their families, assisted by a few workers from Earby, usually "Top o't town-ers," where Mr. Vandeluer lived. The family was a large one, and of exceptional culture. The eldest boy, Henry, after a short career as a schoolmaster, became H.M. Inspector, under the Board of Education. The father and his son, Herbert, were accomplished violinists, and Herbert often, appeared on the concert platform in his earlier years. Jack and Charlie belonged to the Village Brass Band in its palmy days and Jack was a vocalist of repute. Owing to changing commercial conditions, the business was transferred to Heysham, where it has continued to prosper, and it is now in the charge of the younger members of the family and their children. Mr. Henry Wilkinson, is living in retirement at Didsbury, near Manchester. Mr. Henry Wilkinson, senr., lived at Booth Bridge House. His son, Henry, resides at Southport.
1929
Charles Wilkinson mentioned in the conveyance of the White Lion Inn, Earby to Dutton’s Brewery dated 24 April 1929. Described as Bobbin Manufacturer of Dendronville, Heysham.
c.1930
LTP. 78/AG/03. P. 6. Newton Pickles talks about mill closures in Barnoldswick. He says that New Coates Mill was the first to stop when Wilkinsons went out of weaving. (tenants?) A Later note in same transcript says that Wilkinson’s wove out in 1919. Walter Wilkinson was one of the bosses according to Billy Brooks. In LTP 82/JM/01 John Metcalfe says that Walter Wilkinson was manager of the Co-op in Earby at one time.
c.1930
Jack Wilkinson from Nelson was a welder at Henry Brown Sons and Pickles and lived in Nelson. Travelled to work by train.
1930
CH 10/01/1930. Reported in BUDC meeting that Walter Wilkinson had offered his house, Bank House at Coates [formerly Chris Bracewell house] as a hospital for Barlick. Banks Hill isolation hospital had been open since 1900, this was as a general hospital for the town.
1930
CH 24/01/1930. Report of the death of William Wilkinson (70) builder of 32 Skipton Road, Earby. He was educated at Elslack school and for 40 years he was associated with the Earby Shed Company which he helped found.
1931
CH 30/01/1931. Reporting on the More Looms dispute H Wilkinson Ltd of Sackville Mill Skipton are noted as not being members of the Skipton Manufacturer’s Association.
1931
CH 20/04/1931. Report of a court case against Ben Lee of the Foster’s Arms in Barnoldswick for allowing after hours drinking on Sunday February 22nd. Closing time was 9pm and at 9:25 they were still drinking. One of the drinkers was John B Wilkinson a gardener of Coates, Lee fined £5 and drinkers £2 each.
1932
CH 07/10/1932. In a report on the hanging of Albert Hoggarth, 38, of 2 James Street Salterforth at Dotcliffe Mill John William Wilkinson is mentioned as the manager.
1935
LTP. 78/AA/03. Russell Wilkinson mentioned as the man who ran the Barber Coleman knotting machine at Bancroft Shed in 1935.
c.1944
Craven Herald, 1944. Mention that Richard Wilkinson occupied the farm called Fiddling Clough at Earby at the time of the article.
1950s
Wilkinson’s Garage Earby was on Skipton Road opposite what used to be Dodgon’s smithy but at that time was another garage run by Stanley Whittaker.
1955
Newton Pickles said that Harold Wilkinson was blacksmith for Henry Brown Sons and Pickles from 1951 until 1991 when he retired. Lived in Nelson and biked to work every day. Good smith and Johnny Pickles offered to buy him a house in Barnoldswick but he refused.
SCG/02 February 2007
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 02/02/2007 : 12:03
Just got home
And in the mail are the birth certificates for the twins Mary and Caroline Wilkinson born 22/04/1863 Mother Elizabeth Wilkinson formerly Riddihough Father Rycroft Wilkinson Blero-Side Nice to have this confirmed !!!!!!
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Posted - 03/02/2007 : 09:55
Morning Anyone who is on line,
I think I have traced Elizabeth Riddihough/ Wilkinson, Rycrofts wife, Rycroft is the guy who died in the mining accident at Lothersdale mine in 1867. I mentioned earlier that when I was younger ( 50 years or so ago) My father used to take me to Laneshaw Bridge to see an Aunt Bibby who I believe was actually my fathers cousin. Well Aunt Bibby was a Crabtree !!! Yesterday I found that an Elizabeth Wilkinson married a Richard Crabtree in JAS 1870. In the 1871 census I have found that the twins Caroline and Mary Wilkinson are living with Richard and Elizabeth Crabtree at Emmott Lane Fold, Laneshaw Bridge. The twins are listed as step daughters.
A Quick question. If I send for this second marriage certificate would it say Elizabeth Wilkinson nee Riddihough Now Crabtree ?? or something like Elizabeth Wilkinson Widow ? I'm sure you know what I mean !!!!!
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moh
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Posted - 03/02/2007 : 11:35
One of mine just said 'widow' - but she was obviously called by the name of the first husband.
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Posted - 04/02/2007 : 09:59
Elizabeth Wilkinson ----- widow------I think.
I'd be dangerous with a brain!!!!!
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Posted - 06/02/2007 : 21:27
Hi All,
I am still on the trail of the Wilkinson's just got diverted tracing my uncles Battalion in the East Lancs Regiment. It looks like he was killed whilst sering with the Galloping 8th, but he joined the 1st Battalion signing on at Clitheroe in 1915. Stephen Barker who wrote an article in the Burnley Express ( copied on this forum ) asking for anyone who had a relative in the 8th, has been really wonderfull in providing assistance. So back to the trail.
I got a copy my mothers birth certificate, and my Grandfather was a Professional Footballer back in 1913 !!! I think for Brighton & Hove Albion. Another trail to follow. Another discovery awaits
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 07:43
Morning All,
Quick question. What's the best way to find someones address for 1915 ???. From the information that I have gathered my Uncle signed on in the Army at Clitheroe in 1915. His residence is listed as Gt Harwood, and I know he was born in Clayton le Moors. I have traced the guy who stood next to him when they signed on ( Next Army Number) and he came from Wiswell. My uncle is listed on the Gt Harwood Roll of Honour, but he is not named on the Cenotath. Any help appreciated.
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Stanley
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 08:26
Local trade directories can be useful, in 1915 many of them gave addresses of individuals. Local library should have them. Local Authority rate books will have him listed if he was a ratepayer. These are almost certainly in Preston PRO. Electoral roll will have him if he was qualified to vote. There is always the census of course, someone on the site will have access to the 1910.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 08:30
Stanley, there is no access to censuses after 1901, they are released every 100 years. The next one will be the 1911 released in 2011.
I'd be dangerous with a brain!!!!!
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 08:38
Thanks for that Gloria, I had forgotten or didn't know that. Shows how far you lot are in front of me when we get into genealogy!
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 13:17
Thanks Gloria,
Today I received my Grandfathers Marriage Certificate and it show's his father as Rycroft Wilkinson and all the dates tally, so Rycroft would be my Great Grandfather Interestingly one witness on my Grandfathers side, is Ellen Riddihough. She would of been Rycrofts sister in law had he been alive. Elizabeth her sister, married again after Rycroft was killed in the mining accident.. It feels really good to know I am on the right track following the right family. I have purchased the family tree maker cd so I will start to put it all together now !!!!!!
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