Son of John Lawton & Ann Penny

Baptism - [date: 26 JAN 1782] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

James Lawton
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Birth:
Christening: 26 JAN 1782 Stayley,Mottram, , Cheshire, England
Death:
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Parents: Father: John Lawton - Mother: Ann Penny
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch:

Film Number: 442825 Page Number: Reference number: 063171

Birth Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Birth:
Christening: 26 JAN 1782 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
Death:
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Parents: Father: JOHN LAWTON - Mother: ANN PENNEY
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Source Information: Baptism Batch No.: C042931 1562 - 1802 0424859 Film 6906775

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Marriages: Spouse: SARAH WOODHOUSE
Marriage: 04 JAN 1808 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M042932 1754 - 1775 0424861 Film 6906776 Film
M042932 1806 - 1837 0424861 Film NONE

- NOTES: - On James Lawton (Farmer) of Bottoms, who died 3th June 1846 and was buried 8th June 1846, aged 64 years (See details of Will)

James died on 3rd June 1846 at Bottoms, Stayley, aged 64 and a Farmer. A Samuel Lawton registered his death, who lived on Grosvenor Street in Stalybridge, but it doesn't give the relationship. The reference is 1846-STY/2/401. (Tameside Registrar 2006)

Bottoms.James was a farmer,John and Luke were cotton spinners.There are also 2 other Lawton families on the same page. (No son James in this Family)

Name: Luke Lawton - Age: 18 - Estimated Birth Year: Abt 1823 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Source information: HO107/102/11 - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stayley - ED: 11 - Folio: 4 - Page: 2 - Line number: 13 - GSU Number: 241239

Household Members - Name: - Age:
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - B: Abt 1782 Cheshire, England Mottram in Longden Dale Cheshire
John Lawton - Son - B: Abt 1816 - Cheshire, England Mottram in Longden Dale Cheshire
Luke Lawton - Son - B: Abt 1823 - Cheshire, England Mottram in Longden Dale Cheshire
Nancy Lawton - Dau - B: Abt 1825 Cheshire, England Mottram in Longden Dale Cheshire

*QUERY* - An annomally occurs in the Last Will & Testament of this James Lawton - Dated: 11th April 1846 insomuch as the Beneficiaries named in the First paragraph of his Will - "First I give and devise unto my Grandchildren ALICE LAWTON and ELIZABETH LAWTON the children of my late son JERVIS LAWTON, and to my Son?s JAMES LAWTON, SAMUEL LAWTON, LUKE LAWTON and to my Daughter NANCY LAWTON, the whole of my estate"

JAMES LAWTON names his Son's - JERVIS LAWTON, (Deceased) and to my Son?s JAMES LAWTON, SAMUEL LAWTON, LUKE LAWTON. - There is no mention of son JOHN , who was Executor, and also there is no record of this James & Hannah having a son named JAMES, - I am convinced the Will should have read - JOHN LAWTON, SAMUEL LAWTON, LUKE KAWTON - and the name JAMES should have bee JOHN. - (Follow-up)

- There was a JAMES LAWTON that married HANNAH SIDEBOTTOM at Mottram Church in 1805 -

- Also a JAMES LAWTON that married HANNAH WOOD at Mottram Church in 1808 - both of Stayley - Try and sort out which is which!

Occupation -
Farmer at Stayley Bottoms

Burial - [date: 08 JUN 1846] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

- St. George's Churchyard - Burial Register - Page: 7 - Record: 50 - JAMES LAWTON of Bottoms, buried 8th June 1846 aged 64 years. By me: J.H.C.Wright.

Baptism - [date: 21 JUL 1782] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

- St. George's Parish Church - Actual Baptism Register - 1782 - Page: 38 - 21st July 1782 - JAMES, Son of Gervas Lawton of Bottoms, Clothier, by Martha his wife. (Mottram Parish)

JAMES LAWTON
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Birth: Jul_Sep 1782 @ Stayley Bottoms,
Christening: 21 JUL 1782 - St. George's, Mossley, Lancashire, England
Death: 03 JUN 1846 @ Bottoms, Micklehurst
Burial: 08 JUN 1846 @ St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.
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Parents: Father: GERVAS LAWTON - Mother: MARTHA
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C033581 1756 - 1821 0223722 Film 6902299

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Bottoms, Micklehurst, Stayley, Cheshire.]

- On 1841 England Census about James Lawton - 1841 - Widower, aged 59 (Farmer) at Bottoms, Micklehurst, with son's John Lawton (23), Luke Lawton (17) and daughter Nancy Lawton aged 16.

Name: James Lawton - Age: 59 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1782 - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale
Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Bottoms, Micklehurst - Occupation: - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne
Sub-registration district: Stayley -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 59 - Farmer - B: Stayley, Cheshire
John Lawton - Son - age 25 - Cotton Spinner - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Luke Lawton - Son - age 18 - Cotton Spinner - B: Stayley, Cheshire.
Nancy Lawton - Dau - age 16 - Cotton Reeler - B: Stayley, Cheshire.

Neighbours: Living next door -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Robert Lawton - Head - age 54 - Farmer - B: Stayley, Cheshire.
Caroline Lawton - Dau - age 15 - Cooton Burler - B: Stayley, Cheshire.
Margaret Lawton - Dau - age 15 - Cotton Burler - B: Stayley, Cheshire.

Will - [date: 11 APR 1846] [place: Bottoms, Micklehurst, Stayley, Cheshire.]

- Last Will & Testament of James Lawton of Micklehurst Bottoms 1846

This is the Last Will and Testament of JAMES LAWTON of Bottoms (Micklehurst) within the Parish of Mottram in the County of Chester, Farmer.

First I give and devise unto my Grandchildren ALICE LAWTON and ELIZABETH LAWTON the children of my late son JERVIS LAWTON, and to my Son?s JAMES LAWTON, SAMUEL LAWTON, LUKE LAWTON and to my Daughter NANCY LAWTON, the whole of my estate, right, title and interest of and in a Freehold estate and Farm House with the appurtenances situate at Bottoms aforesaid in my occupation. To have and to hold to them my said Grandchildren and Children their heirs and assigns for ever ? my said Grandchildren taking their fathers share or one fifth part of the whole of my interest therein. And whereas my brother JOSEPH LAWTON has an equal share and interest in the said freehold estate with myself, and we have had occasion to borrow a sum of money as a mortgage, which still remains as an encumbrance on the said premises.

And I do direct my Executors hereinafter named to pay and clear off the said encumbrance from the said freehold premises so far as I am concerned as soon as they conveniently can after my decease, out of the rents and profits arising from the said farm. I also direct my Executors within Twelve Months from my decease, to dispose of all my farming stock, cattle, goods, chattles and effects of which I may die possessed, either by Public Auction or Private Contract, and the monies arising from such sale or sales to be equally divided unto and amongst my said Grandchildren (who shall take their fathers share) and my said Children. Except my Daughter NANCY LAWTON to whom I give the sum of Three Pounds more than to any of the other children for her care of me during my sickness.

And as soon as my Executors shall have completed such sale or sales and shall have divided the monies arising therefrom, as before directed they shall then proceed to let the said Farmhouse, Land and Premises for the best yearly rental which they may be able to obtain for the same, and shall pay unto my said Brother one moiety of the rents, issues and profits arising therefrom, when and so often as they shall come into receipt thereof, and the other moiety shall be divided equally amongst my said Grandchildren and my Children (my said Grandchildren always taking their fathers share) after my portion of the said encumbrance shall have been liquidated.

And I do hereby constitute and appoint my said Son?s; JOHN LAWTON and LUKE LAWTON to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. ? And I do hereby revoke and make void all former will or wills at any time made by me. ? Dated; this Eleventh Day of April in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Six.

Signed by Testator James Lawton
In the presence of us who, in his
presence, at his request, and in the James Lawton.
presence of each other have subscribed
our names as witnesses.

Joseph Buckley
James Coa??

The twenty fourth day of April 1847, John Lawton and Luke Lawton the Executors in this Will named, were sworn in common form and they further made oath that the personal Estate and Effects of the Testator within the Diocese of Chester were under the value of Fifty Pounds.

Before me: John Handforth
Surrogate.

The Testator died the fourth day of June 1846.

Dated 27th April 1847.

Birth Note

- JAMES LAWTON
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Birth: JUL_SEP 1782 @ Bottoms, Satyley, Cheshire.
Christening: 21 JUL 1782 Mossley, Lancashire, England
Death: 03 JUN 1846 @ Bottoms, Micklehurst, Cheshire.
Burial: 08 JUN 1846 @ St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.
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Parents: Father: GERVAS LAWTON - Mother: MARTHA
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Source Information: Baptism Batch No.: C033581 1756 - 1821 0223722 Film 6902299 Film

Death Note

- LAWTON James - Died: Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1846-STY/2/81
- LAWTON James - Died: Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1846-STY/2/82

- James Lawton - Son of James Lawton, Drysalter, and Sarah, his wife of Delph - Buried on 18th June 1784 @ St. Chad's Churchyard.

Burial - [date: 18 JUN 1784] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register - 1784 - 18th June 1784 - JAMES LAWTON, Son of James Lawton (Dry Salter) and Sarah his wife of Delph.- Veirfied!

Baptism - [date: 09 FEB 1783] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Friarmere, Delph. Sadd;]

- St.Thomas (Heights) Church - Baptisms - 9th February 1783 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of James & Srah Lawton of Delph.

Death Note

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: About 1783 Delph, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Christening:
Death: 18 JUN 1784 @ Delph, Saddleworth, Yorkshire
Burial:
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Parents: Father: James Lawton - Mother: Sarah Shaw

Baptism - [date: 05 JAN 1783] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Marriages: Spouse: HANNAH SIDEBOTTOM - Marriage: 03 JAN 1808 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M042932 1754 - 1775 0424861 Film 6906776 Film - M042932 1806 - 1837 0424861 Film NONE

Burial - [date: 1784] [place: Old St. Georges Churchyard. Stalybridge.]

Buried in Grave 194 at Old St. George's Churchyard, Stalybridge, Hartshead. (Infant Baby)

John & James may well have been twin boys who died shortly after birth. (Conjecture)

Marriage Note

- St. Chad's Parish Church, Rochdale - Marriage Register 1806 - Page: 518 - Record: 86 - 5th May 1806 - JAMES LAWTON of Saddleworth and MARY KENWORTHY, of Saddleworth, in the Parish of Rochdale, Married in this Church by Banns Published. on the 5th Day of May 1806 - By me. Edward Parry (Curate) - Both James Lawton and Mary Kenworthy their mark X - Witnesses were: Luke Nield (Warden) and Thomas Fletcher

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Marriages: Spouse: MARY KENWORTHY - Marriage: 05 MAY 1806 St Chad's, Rochadale, , Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M135794

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not found]

Birth Note

James Lawton - England, Manchester, Parish Registers

Name: James Lawton of Heys - Event Type: Burial - Event Date: 14 Apr 1853 - Event Place: St Thomas, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Age: 69 - Birth Year (Estimated): 1784

James Lawton - England, Manchester, Parish Registers - Name: James Lawton, Yeoman of Delph - Event Type: Burial - Event Date: 07 Dec 1830 - Event Place: St Thomas, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Age: 44 years - Birth Year (Estimated): 1786

Death Note

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1839 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 44 years - Died: Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - UPP/1/58 - (Born: 1795)
- This is James Lawton of Bentfield Mill, Greenfield who Died: 6th May 1839 & Buried: 10th May 1839 in St. Chad's Curchyard

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1841 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 80 years - Died: Delph, Saddleworth - Oldham - DEL/2/53 - (Born: 1761)

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1842 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 76 years - Died: Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - UPP/2/52 - (Born: 1766)

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1847 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 1 year - Died: Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - UPP/4/11 - (Born: 1845)

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1848 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 64 years - Died: Delph, Saddleworth - Oldham - DEL/5/37 - (Born: 1784)

- Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1850 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 46 years - Died: Delph, Saddleworth - Oldham - DEL/6/32 - (Born: 1804)
- This is James Lawton of Austerlands who died at Austerlands on 22nd October 1850 and was Buried at St. Chad's on 26th October 1850

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Marriages: Spouse: ESTHER ROBERTS - Marriage: 15 OCT 1804 Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M135338

Burial - [date: 13 JAN 1858] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

Occupation -
Slubber

Census - [date: 1841]

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Marriages: Spouse: LYDIA HAMLER
Marriage: 03 APR 1809 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M042932 1754 - 1775 0424861 Film 6906776 Film
M042932 1806 - 1837 0424861 Film NONE

- This JAMES LAWTON - Must have died in the 1830's before the 1841 Census, as in 1841 Sarah is a Widow living with her Brother John Hadfield & her daughters Betty (20) & Jane Lawton (14).

- It's possible that this James Lawton is the son of Joseph Lawton & Mary Chadwick of Hattersley - But - There was also a JAMES LAWTON - Son of LUKE LAWTON & Wife PEGGY of Stayley Bottoms - Baptised at St. George's Mossley on 11th July 1784 (Follow-up)

James & Sarah Lawton & Family were living at Roe Cross, Bardsley Gate, between 1841 & 1851. Located at the top of Mottram Road & Roe Cross Road and Matley Lane. Apparently there was a Toll Gate on Matley Lane and Sarah (Hadfield) Lawton's brother John Hadfield was the Tax Collecter and overseer of the Toll Gate.

Occupation -
Clothier

Burial -

Baptism -

Death Note

- There is only one James Lawton recorded in the Chesire BMD records between 1842-1851 in the correct age group bracket (See Below)

- Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1846 - LAWTON James - Died: aged 64 @ Stayley - Tameside - 1846-STY/2/81

Marriage Note

- JAMES LAWTON
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Marriages: Spouse: SARAH HADFIELD
Marriage: 19 JUL 1813 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch Number: 7225527 Sheet: 65 Source Call No.: 0822027 Type: Film

Baptism - [date: 31 MAR 1786] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

James Lawton - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 03 MAR 1786 Micklehurst,Mottram, , Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: John Lawton - Mother: Hannah
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch: Film Number: 442825

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 31 MAR 1786 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JNO LAWTON - Mother: HANNAH
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C042931 1562 - 1802 0424859 Film 6906775 Film

Probably the son of Josiah - Could this be the JAMES LAWTON that Married Elizabeth (Betty) Whitehead in 1814 at Dobcross

Occupation -
Cloth Miller

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Shudehill, Delph, Saddleworth.]

Name: James Lawson - Age: 55 - Estimated birth year: abt 1786 - Gender: Male - Where born: Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Shudehill, Delph - Occupation: Cloth Miller - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - Piece: 1279 - Book: 9 - Folio: 7 - Page Number: 6

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawson - Head - age 55 - Cloth Miller
Sarah Lawson - Wife - age 40
John Platt - Lodger - age 25 - Cloth Miller
Mary Platt - Wife - age 18 - Burler

A James Lawton aged 65 from Hollingworth Publican at Hudderfield Rd Stayley 1851

Occupation -
Publican / Inn Keeper

Burial - [date: OCT_DEC 1857] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

Baptism - [date: 24 SEP 1786] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Public House in Millbrook, Stayley, Cheshire.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 55 - Estimated birth year: abt 1786 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Millbrook, Stayley - Occupation: Publican - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stayley - Piece: 102 - Book: 8 - Folio: 12 - Page Number: 18

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 55 - Publican - B: Cheshire
Sarah (Woodhouse) Lawton - Wife - age 55 - B: Not Born in Cheshire
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 15- Cotton Weaver - B: Cheshire
Martha (Lawton) Saxon - Widow - Dau - age 25 - Cotton Spinner - B: Cheshire
Enoch Saxon - G/Son - age 5 - Scholar
Mary Saxon - G/Dau - age 3
Sam Howard - Son-in-Law - age 25 - Cotton Spinner - B: Cheshire
Betty (Lawton) Howard - Dau - age 25 - At home - B: " "
Ralph Howard - G/Son - age 1 year - At home

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Public House at Huddersfield Road, Millbrook]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 65 - Estimated birth year: abt 1786 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Hollingworth, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Stayley - Ecclesiastical parish: Stayley - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Hudderfield Road, Mill Brook - Occupation: Publican / Inn Keeper - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Mottram - ED: 2e - Household schedule number: 31 - Piece: 2239 - Folio: 420 - Page Number: 10

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 65 - Publican - B: Hollingworth, Cheshire.
Enoch Saxon - G/Son - age 16 - Cotton Weaver - B: Stayley, Chehsire

Probate - [date: 10 FEB 1858] [place: Chester]

- JAMES LAWTON - The Will of James Lawton, late of Millbrook in Stayley in the County of Chester, Publican, deceased - Who died 28th November 1857 at Mill Brook aforesaid, was proved at Chester on the 10th February 1858 by the oath of William Lawton of Mill Brook aforesaid, Contractor, The son, and one of the Executors.

Birth Note

James Lawton - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 24 SEP 1786 Hollingworth,Mottram, , Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: John Lawton - Mother: Kitty Roberts
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch: Film Number: 442825

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 24 SEP 1786 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JNO LAWTON - Mother: KITTY ROBERTS
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C042931 1562 - 1802 0424859 Film 6906775 Film

Death Note

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1857 - LAWTON, James - aged 72 - Died at Mill Brook in 1857 - Stayley - Tameside - 1857-STY/5/84

Son of Joseph & Mally Lawton of Delph.

Baptism - [date: 08 OCT 1786] [place: St. Thomas (Heights) Chapel, Friarmere, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Thomas (Heights) Chapel - Baptism Register - 8th October 1786 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Joseph & Malley Lawton of Delph,

Could this be JAMES LAWTON that married MARTHA COWPER at Rochdale.

Baptism - [date: 27 MAY 1787] [place: Manchester Cathedral, Lancashire.]

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: APR_JUN 1787
Christening: 27 MAY 1787 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: CATHERINE
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Source Information: IGI Batch No.: C005466 1784 - 1789 0443327 Film 6900001 Film

Baptism - [date: 08 AUG 1787] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

Baptism - [date: 08 AUG 1787] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

Occupation -
Warehouseman in Textile Mill - Sack Collector - Brewer

Burial - [date: 13 AUG 1857] [place: Holy Trinity Churchyard, Dobcross, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross - Burial Register - 1857 - Page: 37 - Record: 293 - 13th August 1857 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged 69 Years of Oldham - By me: William Simpson (Curate)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Higher Moor, Oldham above Town (Brewer)]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 50 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791 - Gender: Male - Where born: Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Prestwich Cum Oldham - Hundred: Salford - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: High Moor, Oldham - Occupation: Ginger Beer Brewer - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Oldham above Town - Piece: 546 - Book: 12 - Folio: 28 - Page Number: 53

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 50 - Brewer -
Elizabeth Lawton - Wife - age 60

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Lees Road, Oldham above Town]

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about James Lawton - [ 1788-1857 ]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 62 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1789 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Oldham - Ecclesiastical parish: Christchurch - Town: Oldham - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Lees Road, Oldham - Occupation: Sack Collector & Manufacturer of Ginger Beer - Condition as to marriage: Married to Elizabeth - Registration district: Oldham - Sub-registration district: Oldham - ED: 1l - Household schedule number: 118 - Piece: 2241 - Folio: 284 - Page Number: 30

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 62 - B: Saddleworth,
Elizabeth Lawton - Wife - age 72 - B: Manchester, Lancashire

Marriage Note

- Holy Trinity Church - Marriage Register - Page: 43 - Record: 127 - 2nd October 1814 - JAMES LAWTON of this Parish and BETTY WHITEHEAD of the same. Were Married in the Chapel on the Second Day of October 1814 after Banns by me: John Sutcliffe (Curate) - Both James Lawton and Betty Whitehead made thier mark (X) in the Register - In the presence of witnesses: William Shaw and Joseph Wrigley

Name: James Lawton
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1814
Marriage Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Spouse: Betty Whitehead
FHL Film Number: 1484393
Reference ID: 2:39MR4GF

Burial - [date: 30 DEC 1852] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

1841 - Aged 45 (Woollen Weaver) at Moorgate/03 with Mary Lawton (55) George (25) Elizabeth (25) & baby Mary Lawton (0) - Living next door but one at Moorgate/01 is John Lawton (30) Woollen Weaver) Eliza (29) William (7) John (2) & baby Abraham (0)

1851 - Aged 60 (Weaver) at Moorgate, next door to George & Family

- NOTES:

Grave No. 355. Upper Graveyard.

InSt. Chad's Parish Church, Saddleworth.
Memory of

GEORGE LAWTON of Moorgate
who departed this life Jany 5th
1823, in the 67th year of his age.
Also BETTY, his wife who departed
this life December 27th 1822
in the 64th year of her age.

Also GEORGE their son who departed
this life November 19th 1817 in the
13th year of his age. Also SARAH ANN
daughter of JOHN LAWTON [and Hannah]
who departed this life Sept 5th
1823 in the 9th year of her age.

Also TOM LAWTON son of MARY
LAWTON of Moorgate who departed
this life February 6th 1834
in the 29th year of his age.

Also the said MARY LAWTON, who
departed this life November 3rd
1848 in the 69th year of her age.

Also JAMES LAWTON son
of the aforesaid GEORGE and
BETTY LAWTON, who departed
this life December 24th 1852
in the 64th year of his age.

*Note: On the inscription of Grave 355 there are some words
added in very small letters between the lines [and Hannah]
as mother of 'Sarah Ann'.

[ Next to the above Grave is Grave No.333]
Possibly a child's grave, just a small stone slab.

Inscription: GEORGE LAWTON. 1817

(This could be son GEORGE who died Nov 19th 1817)

Occupation -
Woollen Weaver

Burial - [date: 30 DEC 1852] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard. Grave: 386 OY]

- St. Chad's Saddleworth Church - Actial Burial Register - Page: 127 - Record: 1015 - 30th December 1852 - JAMES LAWTON - of Moorgate, Uppermill - Aged: 64 Years - By me: Richard Whitelock (Incumbent)

Baptism - [date: 05 MAR 1789] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Moorgate, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

1841 England Census about James Lawton

Name:
James Lawton
Age:
45
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1796
Gender:
Male
Where born:
Yorkshire, England
Civil parish:
Rochdale
Hundred:
Agbrigg (Upper Division)
County/Island:
Yorkshire
Country:
England
Street Address:
Occupation:
Registration district:
Saddleworth
Sub-registration district:
Upper Mill
Neighbors:
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Piece:
1279
Book:
3
Folio:
26
Page Number:
5
Household Members:
Name
Age
James Lawton
45
Mary Lawton
55
George Lawton
25
Elizabeth Lawton
25
Mary Lawton
9 Mo

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Moorgate, ( Sch: 27; ) Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Birth Note

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: 05 MAR 1789 Bedlam, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: George Lawton - Mother: Betty

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Marriages: Spouse: BETTY WHITEHEAD
Marriage: 02 OCT 1814 Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M135338

Could this be James (1/9/1789) son of John & Sarah Lawton of Denshaw.

Occupation -
Batchelor

Burial - [date: 04 NOV 1828] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Delph. Sadd;]

- St. Thomas (Heights) Church - Burial Register - Page: 70 - Record: 552 - 4th November 1828 - JAMES LAWTON, Batchelor, of Denshaw, aged 40 Years, By me: John Buckley (Curate)

Probate - [date: JAN 1829] [place: Chester]

Name: Lawton, James
Dates: Jan 1829
Place: Denshaw, Saddleworth, Cheshire, England
Book: Marton Marriages. Addenda Et Corrigenda. (Marriage)
Collection: Cheshire: - Wills and Administrations, 1826-1830
Volume: Addenda
Chapter: Lancashire Wills
Text: Lawton, James, Denshaw, Saddleworth, woollen weaver. A Jan 1829

Death Note

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1852 - LAWTON James - Died aged 64 - @ Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - 1852-UPP/6/50

- Son of John (Clothier) & Ann Lawton of Walk Mill.

Baptism - [date: 30 NOV 1788] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- This could well be the JAMES LAWTON that Married Elizabeth (Betty) Whitehead at Dobcross in 1814

Baptism - [date: 03 JAN 1789] [place: Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Radcliffe Registers of Holy Trinity, Dobcross - Christenings 1789 - 3rd January 1789 - James, Son of Josiah & Ann Lawton of Edge-End.

Census - [place: Verify which Family??]

- Died at Bentfield, Road End, Greenfield aged 44 years.

Burial - [date: 10 MAY 1839] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register 1839 - Page: 22 - Record: 175 - 10th May 1839 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged: 44 years of Bent Field, Greenfield - By me: Richard Whitelock (Curate)

Baptism - [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Manchester, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1541-1812 about James Lawton of Walk Mill, Dobcross

Name: James Lawton - Event Type: Baptism - Baptism Date: 30 Nov 1788 - Parish: Saddleworth, St Chad - Parish as it Appears: Saddleworth St Chads Parish Church - Father's Name: John Lawton, Clothier, of Walk Mill, Dobcross - Mother's name: Ann (Hadfield) Lawton - Reference Number:O9/1/2/1 - Item Number: 1 - Archive Roll: 906

Death Note

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1839 - LAWTON James - Died aged 44 @ Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - 1839-UPP/1/58

Marriage Note

Marriage: 21 Sep 1818 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.- James Lawton - (X), this Parish - Mary Shaw - (X), this Parish - Witness: James Moss; Daniel Slater - Married by Banns by: Is. N. France Curate - Register: Marriages 1813 - 1821, Page 208, Entry 623 - Source: LDS Film 559172

Marriage Note

- St. Chad's Parish Church - Marriage Register - 20th August 1809 - James LAWTON - Married - Mary SLATER, both of Saddleworth, By Banns Published - Witnesses: William Holden & John Bottomley

- Son of John & Sally Lawton of Brimmycroft, Denshaw. - Died at Bowkhouses, Denshaw aged 40 years - Buried at Heights Churchyard 1st November 1828

Burial - [date: 01 NOV 1828] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Churchyard. Friarmere, Delph. Saddleworth.]

- St.Thomas (Heights) Burial Register - 1838 - Page: 67 - Record: 553 - 1st November 1838 - JAMES LAWTON of Denshaw - Aged 40 years - By me: John Buckley (Curate)

Baptism - [date: 01 SEP 1789] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Friarmere, Delph. Saddleworth.]

- St. Thomas (Heights) Chapel - Delph - Baptism Register - 1st September 1789 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of John & Sally Lawton of Brimmycroft, Denshaw.

Occupation -
Woollen Weaver

Burial - [date: 04 JUL 1848] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Friarmere, Delph. Saddleworth.]

- St. Thomas (Heights) Burial Register - 1848 - Page: 63 - Record: 504 - 4th July 1848 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged 58 years of Old Hey, Delph. - By me: George Cowell (Official Minister)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Old Hey / 01, Castleshaw, Saddleworth.]

1841 - Aged 48 (Woollen Weaver) at Old Hey / 01, Castleshaw, Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851]

Census - [date: 1861]

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Marriages: Spouse: JANE LLOYD
Marriage: 24 OCT 1814 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M005465 1813 - 1816 0438190 Film 6900002 Film

M005465 1817 - 1820 0438191 Film NONE

James Lawton was a Widower when he married Spinster Sarah Derbyshire at Manchester Cathedral in 1816

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Birth:
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Death:
Burial:
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Marriages: Spouse: SARAH DERBYSHIRE
Marriage: 16 NOV 1816 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M005465 1813 - 1816 0438190 Film 6900002 Film

M005465 1817 - 1820 0438191 Film NONE

Son of Hugh & Ann Lawton

Baptism - [date: 15 OCT 1792] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

JAMS LAWTON Pedigree
Male

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 15 OCT 1792 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England

Death: 07 MAY 1793

Burial:

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Parents:
Father: HUGH LAWTON Family
Mother: ANN

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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.

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C042931 1562 - 1802 0424859 Film 6906775 Film

1851 - Single man, Age 60 (Mechanic) at 23 Bennett St, Stalybridge.

Occupation -
Iron Moulder / Machine Mechanic & Iron Founder

Baptism - [date: 25 DEC 1792] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: OCT_DEC 1792 @ Stayley, Mottram Parish, Cheshire.
Christening: 25 DEC 1792 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: MARTHA STANSFIELD
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Source Information: IGI Batch No.: C042931 1562 - 1802 0424859 Film 6906775 Film

Census - [date: 1841] [place: No.23 Bennett Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

*REUSE*

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.23 Bennett Street, Stalybridge.]

Occupation -
Woollen Weaver

Baptism - [date: 02 NOV 1793] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Old Hey, Millcroft Lane, Delph, Saddleworth.]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 48
Estimated birth year: abt 1793
Gender: Male
Where born: Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Rochdale
Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division)
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

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Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub-registration district: Delph
Neighbors:
Piece: 1279
Book: 9
Folio: 63
Page Number: 5
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Lawton 69
James Lawton 48
Sarah Lawton 40
Richard Lawton 30
Betty Lawton 25
Joseph Lawton 18
Edward Lawton 12

1851 - Aged 56 (Farmer) at Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Bardsley, Ashton. employing 2 agricultural labourers

Occupation -
Farmer of 18 acres / Hatter

Burial - [date: 17 JUN 1873] [place: Bardsley Churchyard]

Name: James Lawton - Gender: Male - Burial Date: 17 Jun 1873 - Burial Place: Bardsley, Lancashire, England - FHL Film Number: 1656523 - Reference ID: p 70

Baptism - [date: 06 APR 1794] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

JAMES LAWTON Pedigree
Male

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 24 JAN 1790 Stalybridge, Cheshire, England

Death:
Burial:

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Parents:
Father: HUGH LAWTON Family
Mother: ALICE

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P009821 1782 - 1823 0823615 Film 6906744 Film

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Fir Tree Farm, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 44 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1796- Gender: Male - Where born: Newton, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Newton - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Fir Tree Farm, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire.- Occupation: Farmers Son - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Newton and Godley

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 44 - Farmer
Ann Lawton - Wife - age 44 - Farmers Wife
Elizabeth Lawton - Dau - age 25
Richard Lawton - Son - age 19
Thurza Lawton - Dau - age 18
James Lawton - Son - age 13
Leigh Lawton - Son - age 10
Luther Lawton - Son - age 7
John Henry Lawton - Son - age 6
Sarah Jane Lawton - Dau - age 3

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Knott Lanes, Bardsley, Ashton.]

1851 Census - Aged 56 (Farmer of 18 acres employing two Agr labourers) at Fir Tree Farm, Knott Lanes, Bardsley, Ashton-u-Lyne. with wife Ann and four children.

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Knott Lanes, Bardsley, Ashton.]

- NOTES: - On 1861 England Census about JAMES LAWTON - [1793-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 68 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1793 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Ann - Gender: Male - Where born: Dukenfield, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: Bardsley Holy Trinity -County: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Bardsley, Ashton-u-Lyne.- Occupation: Farmer of 18 acres - Condition as to marriage: Married - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Knott Lanes - ED: 5 - Household schedule number: 196

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 68 - Farmer of 28 acres - B: Dukinfield, Cheshire
Ann (Leigh) Lawton - Wife - age 63 - Farmers Wife.

Thomas Ashworth - Lodger - age 43 - Dairyman/Farm Labourer - Born: Bradford, Yorks

Luther Lawton - Head - age 26 - Agricultural Labourer
Caroline Lawton - Wife - age 20 - Born: Mirfield, Yorks
Mary Jane Lawton - Dau - age 10 months

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Knott Lanes, Bardsley, Ashton.]

- NOTES: - On 1871 England Census about JAMES LAWTON - [1794-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 78 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1793 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Dukinfield, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: Bardsley - Town: Knott Lanes and Woodpark - County: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Fir Tree Farm, Fitton Hill, Knott Lanes, Ashton-u-Lyne - Occupation: Farmer of 15 acres employing 1 labourer - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Knott Lanes - ED: 5 - Household schedule number: 14

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 78 - Farmer employing 1 Labourer

Death Note

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1873

Surname Forename(s) Age or Date of Birth Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James 79 years 1873 Knott Lanes Tameside KNO/12/59

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON
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Death:
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Marriages: Spouse: ANN LEIGH
Marriage: 02 JAN 1814 Saint Michael, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M005583 1754 - 1800 0547825 Film 6904137 Film
M005583 1801 - 1837 0547826 Film NONE

- Marriage: 2 Jan 1814 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.- James Lawton - (X), this Parish - Ann Leigh - (X), this Parish - Witness: John Moss; John Lees - Married by Banns by: John Hutchinson Rector - Register: Marriages 1813 - 1821, Page 33, Entry 98 - Source: LDS Film 559172

Died at Garners, Delph aged 42 years

Burial - [date: 25 MAY 1836] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Saddleworth Church - Burial Register - 1836 - Page: 228 - Record: 1823 - 25th May 1836 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged: 42 Years - Of Garners, Delph.- By me: Richard Whitelock (Curate)

Burial - [date: 07 MAY 1793] [place: Mottram Churchyard]

Son of George & Mary Lawton

Baptism - [date: 30 AUG 1795] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

Occupation -
Woollen Clothier

Son of Joseph & Ann Lawton of Delph.

This JAMES LAWTON may be the favourite person for marrying MARY BRADBURY @ Rochdale St. Chad's. As their first child was named ANN LAWTON

Baptism - [date: 08 NOV 1795] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Chapel, Friarmere, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St.Thomas (Heights) Chapel, Friarmere - 8th November 1795 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Joseph & Ann Lawton of Delph.

Occupation -
Joiner & Carpenter

Residence - [place: Beswicks or Birchen Bank.]

Marriage Note

- - St. Chad's Parish Church, Rochdale - Marriage Register 1821- Page: 175 - Record: 55 - 19th February 1821 - JAMES LAWTON of Delph, Saddleworth and MARY BRADBURY of Saddleworth, in the Parish of Rochdale, Married in this Church by Banns Published. on the 19th Day of February 1821 - By me. Thomas S Mills (Curate) - James Lawton signed the register and Mary Bradbury made her mark X - Witnesses were: Joseph Lees and James Stuart?

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
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Marriages: Spouse: MARY BRADBURY - Marriage: 19 FEB 1821 St Chad'S, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M135799

Baptism - [date: 19 JUL 1796] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Moorgate, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Marriage Note

Marriage: 12 Sep 1819 St Chad, Rochdale, Lancashire, England - James Lawton - of Saddleworth - Married - Sarah Lawton - (X), of Saddleworth - Witness: Daniel Nield; John Hall - Married by Banns by: Thos. Royds - Register: Marriages 1819 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 103, Entry 307 - Source: LDS Film 1545794

- - St. Chad's Parish Church, Rochdale - Marriage Register 1819- Page: 103 - Record: 307- 12th September 1819 - JAMES LAWTON of Saddleworth and SARAH LAWTON, of Saddleworth, in the Parish of Rochdale, Married in this Church by Banns Published. on the 12th Day of September 1819 - By me. Thomas Royds (Curate) - James Lawton signed the register and Sarah Lawton made her mark X - Witnesses were: Daniel Nield (Clerk) and John Hall

- Not sure about this James Lawton as I haven't yet found a birth date

Burial - [date: 14 FEB 1797] [place: Holy Trinity]

- Holy Trinity - Dobcross - Burial Register - 1797 - 14th February 1797 - JAMES LAWTON - Of New Delph. - By. Anthony Borrowdale (Curate)

- I believe 'Cunning Corner' is another local name for 'Garners' which is situated on a very sharp bend in the Grains Bar Road at Hey Bank.

- This JAMES LAWTON - Married LUCY BRIERLEY in 1820 who bore James Seven Children before Lucy Died in 1838

- Son of John & Ann (Gartside) Lawton of Tame Croft.

- 1861 - Widower, Aged 61 (Cotton Twister) at Austerlands Nook (Thorpes) 1851 - Widower aged 51 (Cotton Weaver & Farmer of 8 acres) at Thorps

Occupation -
Fustian Weaver - Cotton Power Loom Weaver - Farmer of 8 acres

Residence - [date: 1820] [place: Cunning Corner, Garners, Grains Road, Delph.]

Burial - [date: 30 DEC 1861] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Churchyard. Friarmere, Delph. Saddleworth.]

- St.Thomas (Heights) Church, Friarmere - Burial Register 1861 - Page: 124 - Record: 989 - 30th December 1861 - JAMES LAWTON of Austerlands - Aged: 61 years - By me: Richard Whitelock (Officating Minister)

Baptism - [date: 18 MAR 1800] [place: St. Thomas (Heights) Chapel, Friarmere, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Thomas (Heights) Church - Actual Baptism Register - 16th March 1800 - BETTY LAWTON - Daughter of James & Sarah Lawton of Tamecroft

- St. Thomas (Heights) Church - Actual Baptism Register - 16th March 1800 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of John & Ann Lawton of Tamecroft

- Bishops Transcripts of St. Thomas (Heights) Chapel - Baptism Register - 18th March 1800 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of John Lawton of Tamecroft, and Ann his wife - John Buckley (Minister)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Thorps, Austerlands, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Name: James Lawton - Age: 40 - Estimated birth year: abt 1801 - Gender: Male - Where born: Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Thorps, Austerlands - Occupation: Fustian Weaver - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - Piece: 1279 - Book: 8 - Folio: 11 - Page Number: 16

Household Members: Name: Age: - (Note: Betty Lawton - Sister of James)
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James Lawton - Head - age 40 - Fustian Weaver
Betty Lawton - Spinster Sister - age 40 - Farmer
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 15
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 12
Abraham Lawton - Son - age 9 - Scholar - B: Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Thorps, Austerlands, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Name: James Lawton - Age: 51 - Estimated birth year:abt 1800 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Delph, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate St Ann's - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Thorps, Austerlands. - Occupation: Farmer of 8 acres - Condition as to marriage: 2nd time Widower - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - ED: 05 - Household schedule number: 72 - Piece: 2290 - Folio: 138 - Page Number: 19

Household Members: Name: Age: (All born in Saddleworth)
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 51 - Cotton Weaver & Farmer of 8 acres
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 27 - Farmers Daughter
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 21- Cotton Weaver
Abraham Lawton - Son - age 19 - Farmers Son

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Austerlands Nook, Austerlands, Saddleworth.]

- Name: James Lawton - Age: 61 - Estimated birth year: 1800 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Hey St John - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Austerlands Nook, - Occupation: Cotton Twister - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - ED: 5 - Household schedule number: 76 - Piece: 3239 - Folio: 33 - Page Number: 15

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 61 - Cotton Twister
Ann Lawton - Spinster Dau - age 36 - Cotton Weaver
Hannah Lawton - Spinster Dau - age 29 - Cotton Weaver
Abraham Lawton - Son - age 27 - Woollen Weaver

Probate - [date: 24 FEB 1869] [place: Wakefield, Yorks:]

- LAWTON JAMES - 24th February 1869 - Letters of Administration of the Personal Effects and Estate of JAMES LAWTON, Late of Thorpes near Austerlands in Saddleworth, in the County of York, Power Loom Weaver, a Widower, deceased, who Died; 25th December 1861 at Thorpes aforesaid were Granted at Wakefield to JOSEPH LAWTON of Delph Barn, Delph in Saddleworth aforesaid a Hand Loom Weaver, The Son and one of the next of Kin, he having been First Sworn - Effects: Under ?200..

Marriage Note

- - St. Chad's Church - Actual Marriage Register - 1820 - Page: 55 - Record: 85 - 28th December 1820 - JAMES LAWTON of Cunning Corner, Garners, Delph and LUCY BRIERLEY of Garners, Delph were Married by John Sutcliffe (Curate) on the 28th December 1820 - Witnesses were: John Brierley and Buckley Holden

Christening - [date: 08 FEB 1800] [place: Son of James & Ann Lawton of Stayley]

Baptism - [date: 08 FEB 1800] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

- St. Michael's Mottram Church - Actual Baptism Register - 8th February 1800 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of James & Ann Lawton of Stayley.

Burial - [date: 30 DEC 1861] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Friarmere.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Aged 40]

Marriage Note

- St. Michael's Mottram Church - Actual Marriage Register - 1825 - Page: 10 - Record: 28 - 5th November 1825 - JAMES LAWTON of this Parish and ANN KNOTT of this Parish, were Married in this Church by Banns published on the 5th Day of November 1825 By me: James Todd ( Curate) - Both James and Ann signed the Register in the presence of witnesses: John Marsland and Jane Cooper

Occupation -
Woollen Weaver / Linen Weaver

Burial - [date: 26 OCT 1850] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

Baptism - [date: 20 APR 1802] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees, Lancashire.]

- Name: James Lawton - Event Type: Baptism - Baptism Date: 20 Apr 1802 - Baptism Place: Hey, Lees, St John the Baptist, Lancashire, England - Baptism Register: Page 65 - Father: James Lawton of Austerlands - Mother: Ann Lawton - Reference Number: GB127.L38/1/1/2

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Austerlands, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- NOTES: On 1841 England Census about James Lawton - [1804-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 35 - Estimated birth year: abt 1806 - Gender: Male - Where born: Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Austerlands - Occupation: Woollen Weaver - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - Piece: 1279 - Book: 8 - Folio: 13 - Page Number: 20

Household Members Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 75 - Woollen Weaver - B: Saddleworth
James Lawton - Son - age 35 - Woollen Weaver - B: Saddleworth

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Well Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire]

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about James Lawton - [1804 -

Name: James Lawton - Age: 47 - Estimated birth year: abt 1804 - Relation: Lodger - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire - Civil Parish: Barnsley - Ecclesiastical parish: St George's - Town: Barnsley - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Weel Street, St. George's, Barnsley - Occupation: Power Loom Weaver - Condition as to marriage: Batchelor - Registration district: Barnsley - Sub-registration district: Barnsley - ED: 3h - Household schedule number: 162 - Piece: 2332 - Folio: 431 - Page Number: 40

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Butterworth - Head - age 47 - Hand Llom Weaver -B: Butterworth, Lancs:
Ann Butterworth - Wife - age 46 - B: Crompton, Lancs:
Ephraim Butterworth - Son - age 25 - B: Butterworth, lancs:
John Whittaker - Nephew - age 7 - B: Oldham, Lancs:
Owen Jolon - Lodger - age 60 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Ireland
James Lawton - Lodger - age 47 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Saddleworth, Yorks;
Thoams Meloy - Lodger - age 28 - B: Barnsley
Thomas Bashforth - Lodger - age 20 - Blacksmith - B: Barnsley

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Back Queen Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire.]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 57
Estimated birth year: 1804
Relation: Lodger
Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
Ecclesiastical parish: St Mary
Town: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

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Registration district: Barnsley
Sub-registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 221
Piece: 3444
Folio: 48
Page Number: 40
Household Members:
Name Age
John Butterworth 58
Ann Butterworth 57
James Lawton 57
James Dillow 65
George Hall 30
George Johnson 21
Charles Senior 24
John Farnsworth 29
Thomas Sener 45
Jane Wommit 85
Joseph Wallis 33
Samuel Brunt 26
Jane Brunt 26

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Not found]

Death Note

- St. Chad's Saddleworth Church - Actual Burial Register - Page: 61 - Record: 484 - 26th October 1850 - JAMES LAWTON of Austerlands - Aged: 46 Years - By me: P. Bennett (Curate)

Baptism - [date: 20 APR 1802] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees - Baptism Register - 1802 - 20th April 1802 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of James & Ann Lawton of Austerlands.

Died aged 17 years at Bottoms, Micklehurst

Burial - [date: 07 FEB 1819] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

St. George's Parish Church, Mossley. - Burials Register - Page: 49 Entry: 389 - 7th February 1819 - JAMES, son of Robert Lawton of Bottoms, Stayley, died aged 17 years.

Baptism - [date: 01 AUG 1802] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

St. George's Baptism Register - 9th August 1802 - JAMES, Son of Robert Lawton, Clothier, of Bottoms, and his wife Ann Lawton.

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: JUL_SEP 1802 @ Bottoms, Stayley.
Christening: 01 AUG 1802 @ St. George's Church, Mossley, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: ROBERT LAWTON - Mother: ANN
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Source Information: IGI Batch No.: C033581 1756 - 1821 0223722 Film 6902299 Film

Marriage Note

Marriage: 25 Sep 1826 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs. - James Lawton - (X), this Parish - Sally Bradley - (X), this Parish - Witness: James Moss; Daniel Slater - Married by Banns by: John Handforth Curate - Register: Marriages 1821 - 1827, Page 249, Entry 746 - Source: LDS Film 559173

Baptism - [date: 04 DEC 1803] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

Name: James Lawton - Event Type: Baptism - Baptism Date: 4 Dec 1803 - Baptism Place: Mossley, St George, Lancashire, England - Father: Daniel Lawton - Mother: Sarah Lawton - Reference Number: GB127.L310/1/1

Son of JAMES & JANE LAWTON

Baptism - [date: 13 OCT 1805] [place: Manchester Cathedral, Lancashire.]

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 13 OCT 1805 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: JANE
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C005469 1805 - 1807 0443328 Film 6900001 Film

Occupation -
Batchelor

Residence - [date: 1829] [place: Royal George Mill, Friezland.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not found]

Mar. Banns - [date: 12 JUL 1829] [place: St. Chad's Church, Saddleworth, Uppermill, Yorkshire]

- St. Chad's Saddleworth Church - Banns of Marriage between - JAMES LAWTON of Royal George Mill - and - SALLY PLATT of Delph - Were published on three Sundays - 12th July - 19th July - 26th July 1829 - By ne: J. R. Raines (Curate) and Henry Allkin (Curate)

Occupation -
Batchelor

JAMES LAWTON
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Birth:
Christening: 30 JUN 1805 Stalybridge, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: ROBERT LAWTON - Mother: ALICE
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: P009821 1782 - 1823 0823615 Film 6906744 Film

Baptism - [date: 30 JUN 1805] [place: Stalybridge Parish Church]

- - Stalybridge, Old St George's Church - Actual Baptism Register - 30th June 1805 -JAMES LAWTON - Son of Robert & Alice Lawton of Rassbottom, Stalybridge.

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 30 JUN 1805 Stalybridge, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: ROBERT LAWTON - Mother: ALICE
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: P009821 1782 - 1823 0823615 Film 6906744 Film

Marriage Note

Marriage: 3 Dec 1829 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.- James Lawton - (X), this Parish - Mary Lawton - (X), this Parish - Witness: Jas. Dean; Daniel Slater - Married by Banns by: John Handforth Curate - Register: Marriages 1827 - 1832, Page 133, Entry 398 - Source: LDS Film 559173

Makes me wonder if I have the right James Lawton here, as in the Burial Register at St. Georges if states that James was 61 years old when he died, not 54 as indicated in my record. This would equate with james being born Abt 1799 and not 1806 as recorded. (Need to verify age)

Son of John Lawton (Clothier) and Ann his wife of Bottoms, Stayley.

1841 - Age 35 (Grocer) at Carr Hill / 14 - ID 974 - Son of John & Anne Lawton of Bottoms

Occupation -
Grocer & Provisions

Burial - [date: 15 JUL 1860] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley. (Grave 194)]

St. George's Parish Church, Burial Register - 1860 - Page: 105 - Record: 833 - 14th July 1860 - JAMES LAWTON, aged 61 years of Carr Hill. By John C. Macdona

Buried in Grave 194 at St. George's Churchyard, Mossley, Hartshead. (Aged 56 years) of Carr Hill, Mossley

Baptism - [date: 06 JUL 1806] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

- St. George's Parish Church.- Actual Baptism Register - 6th July 1806 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of John Lawton (Clothier) and Ann his wife of Bottoms, Stayley. - M = (Mottram)

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: APR_JUN 1806 at Stayley Bottoms, Micklehurst
Christening: 06 JUL 1806 Mossley, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JOHN LAWTON - Mother: ANN [Mellor]
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C033581 1756 - 1821 0223722 Film 6902299 Film

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Carr Hill, Roughtown, Mossley, Saddwth.]

- on 1841 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 35 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806 - Gender: Male - Where born: Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Carr Hill, Roughtown - Occupation: Grocer - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Upper Mill -

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 35 - Grocer
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 35 - Grocer
Sarah Lanton - Dau - age 15
Elizabeth Lanton - Dau - age 12 - Cotton Winder
Mary Lanton - Dau - age 10
Ralph Lanton - Son - age 9
Dan Lanton - Son - age 7
Seth Lanton- Son - age 5
Enoch Lanton - Son - age 3
Emma Lanton - Dau - age 1

John Hague - Brother-in-Law - age 20 - Carter - B: Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Carr Hill, Roughtown, Saddleworth]

1851 Census - Aged 47 (Farmer of 11 Acres) at Carr Hill, Roughtown, Saddleworth.

Probate - [date: 22 SEP 1860] [place: Wakefield, Yorkshire]

- LAWTON, JAMES - The Will of James Lawton late of Carrhill in the Parish of Saddleworth, in the County of York, Grocer , deceased, who died 11th July 1860 at Carrhill aforesaid, was proved at Wakefield on the 22nd September 1860 by the oath of Mary Lawton of Carrhill aforesaid, Widow the Relict and the sole Executrix - Effects: Under ?1,500

Son of James & Hannah Lawton of Hey.

Baptism - [date: 23 MAR 1806] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening: 23 MAR 1806 Hey, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: HANNAH.
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: P014811 1788 - 1812 0215608 Film 6903523 Film

Occupation -
Cotton Spinner

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Austerlands, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1851]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Millbrook, Stayley, Cheshire, England.]

1841 England Census
about Charlotte Lawton
Name: Charlotte Lawton
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806
Gender: Female

Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale
Hundred: Macclesfield
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation: View Image

Registration district: Ashton under Lyne
Sub-registration district: Stayley
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Charlotte Lawton 35
Daniel Lawton 1
Harriot Lawton 4
James Lawton 25
Mary Lawton 8
John Shaw - age 45 - Cotton Bleacher - Not born in Stayley
Sarah Shaw - Wife - age 35 - Ditto
William Shaw - age 10 - Dittio
Sarah Drake - age 20 - Bleacher - Ditto

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Fold Farm]

Illigitmate son of Mally Slater of Whitelee, Lane Head, Friezland.

Baptism - [date: 04 MAY 1807] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Baptism date confirmed by SHSFHG 2006 transcripts of St. Chad's Baptism Records. - Illigitmate son of Mally Slater of Whitelee. (Name of Father not indicated)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Aged 34]

1851 - Age 44 (Machine Maker) at No.111 Cross Leech Street, Stalybridge.

Occupation -
Mechanic & Cotton Machine Maker

Burial - [date: 13 JAN 1859] [place: St. Pauls' Churchyard, Stayley, Cheshire.]

- St. Pauls' Church, Stayley - Actual Burial Register - Page: 258 - Record: 2063 - 13th January 1859 - JAMES LAWTON - Of Stayley - Aged: 51 years - By me: - W. Worthouse (incumbent)

Baptism - [date: 12 APR 1807] [place: Old St. Georges Church, Stalybridge, Hartshead, Lancashire.]

- Old St.George's Church, Stalybridge - Actual Baptism Register - 12th April 1807 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Thomas Lawton of Stayley Bridge by Mary his wife - Ashton Parish

Census - [date: 1841] [place: No.111 Cross Leech Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

- NOTE: - On 1841 England Census about James & Eliza Lawton & Family

Name: Edwin Lawton - Age: 11- Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Stockport - Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street Address: Cross Leech Street, Stalybridge - Occupation: Scholar - Registration District: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration District: Dukinfield - Piece: 110 - Book: 13 - Folio: 20 - Page Number: 35

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 30 - Machine Maker - B: Not born in Cheshire
Eliza Lawton - Wife - age 30 - Housewife - B: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs:
Edwin Lawton - Son - age 11 - B: Satlybridge, Dukinfield, Cheshire
Maria Lawton - Dau - age 9 - B: " " "
Agness Lawton - Dau - age 4 - B: " " "
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 2 - B: " " "

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.111 Cross Leech Street, Stalybridge.]

- NOTES - On 1851 England Census about James & Eliza Lawton & Family

Name: Eliza Lawton - Age: 44 - Estimated birth year: abt 1807 - Relation: Wife - Spouse's name: James Lawton - Gender: Female - Where born: Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
- Civil Parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: Castle Hall - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No.111 Cross Leech Street, Castle Hall, Stalybridge - Occupation: - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Dukinfield - ED: 1c - Household schedule number: 98 - Piece: 2237 - Folio: 91 - Page Number: 27

Household Members: Name: Age: - (All born in Dukinfield, Cheshire)
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James Lawton - Head - age 44 - Cotton Machine Maker - B: Dukinfield
Eliza Lawton - Wife - age 44 - Housewife - B: Dukinfield
Edwin Lawton - Son - age 21 - Book Keeper
Maria Lawton - Dau - age 20 - Home Duties
Agnes Lawton - Dau - age 14 - Scholar
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 12 - Scholar
Charles James Lawton - Son - age 9 - Scholar
Amanda Lawton - Dau - age 7 - Scholar

Probate - [date: 10 MAR 1859] [place: Chester]

- LAWTON, James - The Will of James Lawton, Late of Stayley in the Parish of Mottram in the County of Chester - Machinist - Who died the 8th January 1859 at Stayley aforesaid was proved at Chester, on the 10th March 1859, by the Oaths of Nathaniel Lawton of Dukinfield in the said County - Machinist - The Brother, and Mathew Hutchinson of Dukinfield aforesaid, - Manager - The Executors. - Effects: Under ?600.

Death Note

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1859 - LAWTON, James - Aged: 51 - Died:1859 @ Dukinfield - Tameside - 1859-DUK/32/64

LAWTON, James - Aged: 51 - Died: 1859 @ Stayley - Tameside - 1859 -STY/6/25

Marriage Note

- St Mary, St Denys and St George's Chapel, Manchester Cathedral Marriage - 1828 - Page: 126 - Record: 41 - 3rd November 1828 - JAMES LAWTON - Batchelor - Of this Parish - Mechanic - and - ELIZA DOOLEY - Of this Parish - Spinster - Were married in this Church by Banns Published - This third day of November 1828 - By me: C. D. Wray (Chaplain) - Both James lawton & Eliza Dooley made their mark (X) in the Register in the Presence of Witnesses: George Brooks and Thomas Parry.

NOTES:

Haven't found any record of either the birth or baptism of this James Lawton. First documentation of him is in the 1841 Census at Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire, along with Mother "Mary" and brother "Robert"

Occupation -
Cotton Spinner

Residence - [date: 1828] [place: Brookbottom, (Mossley) Saddleworth.]

Resided at 'Brookbottom' Saddleworth at time of marriage - (Marriage Register)

Burial - [date: 18 JAN 1859] [place: New Graveyard, St. Chad's Saddleworth Church, Uppermill.]

St. Chad's Burial Register - 18th January 1859 - LAWTON James, aged 51 years, son of James & Mary Lawton of Stalybridge, husband of Betty.

Baptism - [date: 04 MAY 1807] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Chad's Church - Baptism Register - Page: 157 - 4th May 1807 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Mally Slater (Spinster ) of Whitelee, Friezland

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Stamford Street, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire.]

I have found the family in 1841at Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Hartshead.

1841 Census - Dwelling: Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Lancashire.

James LAWTON - 30 - cotton spinner - not born in Lancashire. (Saddleworth, Yorks:)
Betty (Woolley) LAWTON - 35 - not born in Lancashire.
Mary Ann LAWTON - 12 - yes.
Hannah LAWTON - 8 - yes.
Hugh LAWTON - 4 - yes.
Catherine LAWTON - 2 - yes.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.4 Ayton Street, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire.]

1851 - Aged 44 (Cotton Spinner) at No.4 Ayton Street, Ridge Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire. - Living next door at No.7 Ayton Street is Robert Lawton aged 41 & Family, possibly a younger brother. (Verify)

Name: James Lawton - Age: 44 - Estimated birth year: abt 1807 - Relation: Head - Spouse's name: Betty Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Sadleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton under Lyne - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No.4 Ayton Street, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge - Occupation: Cotton Spinner - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 1f - Neighbors: Brother Robert Lawton & Family at No,7 Ayton Street - Household schedule number: 46 - Piece: 2238 - Folio: 158
Page Number: 14

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - head - age 44 - Cotton Spinner - B: Saddleworth, Yorks;
Betty (Woolley) Lawton - Wife - age 44 - B: Stalybridge, Lancs:
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 17 - Cotton Weaver - B: " "
Hugh Lawton - Son - age 14 - Cotton Piecer - B: " " "
Catherine Lawton - Dau - age 11 - Scholar - B: : " " "
Elizabeth Lawton - Dau - age 8 - Scholar - B: Stalybridge, lancs::
James Lawton - Son - age 3 - At home

Death Note

Cheshire Death Indexes for the Year: 1859 - James LAWTON - Died: aged 51 @ Stayley, Cheshire - 1859-STY/6/25

Marriage Note

St. Chad's Parish Church, Saddleworth - Marriage Register: 27th JULY 1828 - James LAWTON of Brookbottom - Batchelor - Married - Betty WOOLLEY of Brookbottom - Spinster - By Banns Published: 27th July 1828 - Both signed: Witnessed by: John Winterbottom and John Slater

Baptism - [place: Not found in St, Chad's Baptisms]

James Lawton died in Stalybridge aged 51 years. - There were TWO - James Lawton that died in 1859 - One at Stayley - The other at Stalybridge, Dukinfield - Both aged 51 Years Old

Could this be James Lawton husband of Betty - at 4 Ayton street, Stalybridge in 1851

ONS Deaths Index: Jan_Mar 1859 -

LAWTON, James - Died: Ashton under Lyne - 8d/78

LAWTON, James - Died: Ashton under Lyne - 8d/340

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1859
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LAWTON, James - Aged: 51 - Died: Stalybridge, Dukinfield - Tameside - 1859-DUK/32/64

LAWTON, James - Aged: 51 - Died: Stayley - Tameside - 1859-STY/6/25

Burial - [date: 18 JAN 1859] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Saddleworth Church Burial Register - Page: 325 - Record: 2600 - 18th January 1859 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged 51 of Stalybridge by me: Richard Whitlock (Incumbent) - NOTE: the age of this James is recorded as being 57 years, but close examination of records reveals his age is actually 51 years - Which corresponds with the ONS Death Index records:

Burial - [date: 21 FEB 1882] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

This James is favourite for marrying Hannah and parent of Emma who married James Andrew

Burial - [date: 25 APR 1877] [place: Mossley Marketplace Methodist Churchyard]

Baptism - [date: 01 OCT 1809] [place: Mossley Market Place Methodist Chapel]

- Baptism: Oct 1809 Methodist New Connexion, Mossley Circuit, Lancs.- James Lawton - 4th son of James Lawton & Elizabeth (formerly Shelmerdine) - Born: 24 Sep 1809 - Abode: Heyrod, Stalybridge, Parish of Ashton Under Lyne County of Lancaster - Occupation: Clothier - Mother's Father: Robert Shelmerdine, Clothier, of the above Place, Parish & County - Notes: [Minister's name is absent due to worn page corner] - Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 16, Entry 10 - Source: LDS Film 2357134

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: 24 SEP 1809
Christening: OCT 1809 Mossley Methodist New Connexion, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire,
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: ELIZABETH SHELMERDINE
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C086261 1797 - 1837 0560874 (RG4 1979) Film 6904314 Film Sheet: 00

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire]

Name: James Lawton Junr. - Age: 30 - Estimated birth year: abt 1811 - Gender: Male - Where born: Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Hundred: Salford
- County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead - Occupation: Book-Keeper in Cotton Mill - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - Piece: 533 - Book: 4 - Folio: 41- Page Number: 25

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton Junr. - Head - age 30 - Book - Keeper in Cotton Mill
Hannah (Wrigley) Lawton - Wife - age 30
John Lawton - Son - age 8
William Lawton - Son - age 6
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 4
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 2

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Carters Houses, Mossley Brow, Hartshead.]

Name: Frederick Lanton - Age: 13 - Estimated birth year: abt 1838 - Relation: Son - Father's name: James Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England -
Civil Parish: Ashton under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish:Mossley St George - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Carters Houses, Mossley Brow, Mossley, Hartshead - Occupation: Cotton Piecer - Condition as to marriage: Single - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 1h - Household schedule number: 180 - Piece: 2238 - Folio: 236 - Page Number: 55

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 41- Book-Keeper in Cotton Mill
John Lawton - Son - age 17 - Warehouseman
William Lawton - Son - age 15 - Cotton Piecer
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 13 - Cotton Piecer
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 11- Scholar

Census - [date: 1861] [place: No.1 Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 51 - Estimated birth year: 1810 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: St George - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Old Brow, Mossley, - Occupation: Book-Keeper in Mill - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district:Hartshead - ED: 9 - Household schedule number: 73 - Piece: 3001 - Folio: 11 - Page Number: 15

Household Members: Name: Age: @ Houshold Schedule 73
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James Lawton - Head - age 51
John Lawton - Son - age 27
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 23
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 21
Emma Lawton - Dau - age 19

Household Members: Name: Age: @ Houshold Schedule 74
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Thomas Broadbent - Head - age 21 - Cotton Self Actor Minder - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Rhoda (Lawton) Broadbent - Wife - age 21 - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Annie Broadbent - Dau - age 1 - At home

Household Members: Name: Age: @ Houshold Schedule 75
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Israel Lawton - Head - age 47 - Woollen Clothier
Eliza Lawton - Wife - age 45 -
Hugh Lawton - Son - age 22 - Cotton Piecer
Sarah Lawton - Dau - age 20 - Cotton Frame Tenter
David Lawton - Son -age 18 - Cotton Piecer
George Lawton - Son - age 16 - Cotton Piecer
Judson Lawton - Son - age age 14 - Cotton Piecer
Catherine Lawton - Dau - age 13 - Cotton Reeler
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 9 - Cotton Winder
Sarah Clayton - Widow - age 72 - Retired - B: Ridge Hill

Census - [date: 1871] [place: No.1 Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire]

Name: James Lawton- Age: 61 - Estimated birth year: abt 1810 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton under Lyne
Ecclesiastical parish: St George - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 16 - Household schedule number: 48 - Piece: 4089 - Folio: 8 - Page Number: 10

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 61 - Widower - Cashier at Cotton Mill
Mary Haigh - Niece - age 19 - Domestic Servant - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Clara Lawton - G/Dau - age 3 - Not at School - B: Mossley, lancs:

Living next Door at Old Brow is:

George Lawton - Head - age 26 - Cotton Minder - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Annie Lawton Wife - age 25 - B: Saddleworth,Yorks:
Rhoda Lawton - Dau - age 1 - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:: (May have Married Thomas Broadbent)

Probate - [date: 28 MAY 1877] [place: Manchester, Lancaster]

- 28th May 1877 - LAWTON JAMES - The Will of JAMES LAWTON - Administration of the Effects of James Lawton Late of No,1 Old Brow, Mossley, in the County of Lancaster(Cashier in a Cotton Mill) - A Widower who Died: 20th April 1877 at Mossley - Was Granted at Manchester to JOHN LAWTON of No.2 Old Brow, Mossley (Manager of a Cotton Mill) the Son and one of the next of Kin. - Effects; Under ?3,000

Marriage Note

- Page: 221 - Record: 661- William Hutchinson (Curate) - Joseph Wrigley - Witness & Thomas Clarke

- Son of James & Catherine Lawton

1841 Census - A James Lawton Jnr. and wife Hannah both aged 30, with children John (8) William (6) Frederick (4) & Ann (2). are found living at Mossley Brow, next door to James & Mary Lawton (Clothiers) with Israel & Eliza Lawton (Clothiers) both aged 25 and their 3 children living next door. It would seem logical that this is more that likely to be a family group all living at James Lawton's Houses at Mossley Brow.

1841 - Aged 30 (Bookkeeper) living next door to James & Mary Lawton both (60) Clothiers, and next door but one to brother Israel Lawton & wife Eliza

This JAMES LAWTON is named as Executor and a 'Relative' of ROBERT LAWTON of Bottoms, Stayley (Cloth Manufacturer) Last Will and Testament of 1855

In the 1871 Census this James lawton is aged 61 and a Widower (Cashier in Cotton Mill) living with Mary Haigh (Niece aged 19) and Clara Lawton (Grand-daughter aged 3) and living next door is George & Annie Lawton with daughter Rhoda lawton (1) - So it would follow that this James is likely the Father of George and the Grandfather of Clara & Rhoda.

Occupation - [date: FROM 1841 TO 1871]
Cashier & Book-Keeper in Cotton Mill

Burial - [date: APR_JUN 1877] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley, Lancashire.]

Baptism - [date: 03 MAR 1813] [place: Mossley Market Place Methodist Chapel]

- Born: 10 Mar 1810 - Methodist New Connexion, Mossley, Lancashire, England - James Lawton - son of James Lawton & Catharine (formerly Worsnip) - Daughter of James Worsnip of Roughtown, -Abode: Mossley Brow - Occupation: Clothier - Notes: This is their 4th son. Mother is daughter of James Worsnip of Roughtown, Saddleworth. - Baptised 3rd March 1813 by: Mr Scott - Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 8, Entry 11 - Source: LDS Film 2357134

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: 10 MAR 1810 Mossley Brow, Hartshead, Lancashire.
Christening: 03 MAR 1813 Mossley Methodist New Connexion, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: CATHARINE WORSNIP
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C086261 1797 - 1837 0560874 (RG4 1979) Film 6904314 Film

Census - [date: 1841] [place: James Lawton's Houses, Mossley Brow, Lower Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire.]

- 1841 Census - This James aged 30 & wife Hannah Lawton & Family living at James Lawton's Houses, Mossley Brow, next door to father James Snr; (60) and brother Israel Lawton (25) & Family.

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about James Lawton Junr. - [1810- 1877]

Name: James Lawton Junr.- Age: 30 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1811 - Gender: Male - Where born: Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Hundred: Salford - County: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: James Lawton's Houses, Mossley Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire. - Occupation: - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Hartshead -

Household Members: Name: Age: (All Born in Mossley, Lancashire)
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James Lawton Junr. - Head - age 30 - Book-Keeper = B: Mossley, Lancs;
Hannah Lawton - Wife - age 30
John Lawton - Son - age 8
William Lawton - Son - age 6
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 4
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 2

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Carter Houses, Mossley Brow, Lancashire.]

- 1851 Census - Widower aged 41 years (Bookkeeper) at Carters Houses, Mossley Brow, Lancashire. - Living with son's John (17), William (15), Frederick (13), and daughter Ann (11).

- NOTE: - On 1851 England Census about James Lawton (LAWTON) - [1810 - 1877]

Name: James Lanton - Gender: Male - Widower - Age: 41 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1810 - Relation: Head - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: Mossley St George - County: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Carters Houses, Mossley Brow, Hartshead, Lancashire - Occupation: - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 1h - Household schedule number: 180

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 41 - Book-Keeper
John Lawton - Son - age 17
William Lawton - Son - age 15
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 13
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 11

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Old Brow, Mossley, Lancashire.]

- 1861 Census - Widower, aged 51 (Bookkeeper) at Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead. with adult children, John (27) Frederick (23) Ann (21) & Emma (19)

- NOTES: - On 1861 England Census about James Lawton - [1810- 1877]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 51 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1810 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: St George's, Mossley - County: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Mossley Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, lancashire. - Occupation: Book-Keeper & Cashier in Cotton Mill - Condition as to marriage: Widower with Children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 9 - Household schedule number: 73

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 51 - Book-Keeper & Cashier (Cotton Mill)
John Lawton - Son - age 27 - Book-Keeper
Frederick Lawton - Son - age 23 - Warehouseman
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 21 - Milliner
Emma Lawton - Dau - age 19 - Housework

Living Next Door but One @ Household Schedule Number: 75 is: (All Born in Mossley, Lancs:

Israel Lawton - Head - age 47 - Woollen Clothier
Eliza Lawton - Wife - age 45 - At Home
Hugh Lawton - Son - age 22 - Cotton Piecer
Sarah Lawton -Dau - age 20 - Cotton Frame Minder
David Lawton - Son - age 18 - Cotton Piecer
George Lawton - Son - age 16 - Cotton Piecer
Judson Lawton - Son - age 14 - Cotton Piecer
Catherine Lawton - Dau - age 13 - Cotton Reeler
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 9 - Scholar
Sarah Clayton - Widow - 72 - B: Ridge Hill, Saddleworth

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Old Brow, Mossley, Lancashire.]

- 1871 Census - Widower aged 61 (Cashier at Cotton Mill) - Living with unmarried Niece Mary Haigh aged 19 (Domestic Servant) and Grand-daughter Clara Lawton aged 3 years - Living next door is George Lawton (26), his wife Annie (25) and their daughter Rhoda (1). In close proximity also to brother John Lawton (37) and his wife Ann (34) and their daughter Marian aged 4 months.

- NOTES: - On 1871 England Census about James Lawton - [1810-1877]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 61 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1810 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Ecclesiastical parish: St George's, Mossley. - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Mossley Old Brow, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire.- Occupation: Cashier in Cotton Mill - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 16 - Household schedule number: 48

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 61 - Cashier in Cotton Mill
Mary Haigh - Niece - age 19 - Domestic Servant
Clara Lawton - Grand-daughter - age 3 - Not at School

Living Nex Door @ Houshold Schedule Number 49 is:
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George Lawton - head - age 26 - Cotton Winder - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Annie Lawton - Wife - age 25 - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Rhoda Lawton - Dau - age 1 year - B: Mossley, Lancs:

Probate - [date: 28 MAY 1877] [place: Manchester]

- LAWTON - James - 28th May 1877 - Administration of the effects of JAMES LAWTON, Late of No.1 Old Brow, Mossley in the County of Lancaster - Cashier in a Cotton Mill - Widower - Who died 20th April 1877 at Mossley, was granted at Manchester to JOHN LAWTON of No.2 Old Brow, Mossley, Manager of a Cotton Mill the Son and one of the next of kin. - Effects: Under ?3,000

Birth Note

- Name: James Lawton - Birth Date: 10 Mar 1810 - Birth Place: Ashton, Lancaster, England - Event Type: Baptism - Father: James Lawton - Mother: Catharine Worsnip - Baptism Date: 1813 - Baptism Place: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England - Denomination: Methodist New Connexion - Piece Title: Piece 1979: Ashton-under-Lyne, Mossley Chapel (Methodist New Connexion), 1792-1837

Death Note

- James Lawton - England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007

Name: James Lawton - Event Type: Death - Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun - Registration Year: 1877 - Registration District: Ashton Under Lyne - County: Lancashire - Event Place: Mossley, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England - Age (available after 1866): 67 - Birth Year (Estimated): 1810 - Volume: 8D - Page: 413 - Line Number: 129

Marriage Note

- JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: 01 MAR 1810 - Mossley Brow, Hartshead, Lancashire.
Christening: 10 MAR 1810 - Mossley Market Place Methodist Chapel
Death: 1877 - Mossley Old Brow, Hartshead, Lancashire
Burial: 1877
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Marriages: Spouse: HANNAH WRIGLEY - Marriage: 29 JUL 1832 Saint Mary, Manchester, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M005371 1806 - 1837 0924243 IT 1-2 Film 6903341 Film

Occupation -
Grocer & Corn Dealer

Baptism - [date: 07 APR 1811] [place: Independent Chapel, Tintwistle, Cheshire]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Mill Town, Glossop, Derbyshire]

Note: In 1851 -There is also a JOHN LAWTON (B: longdendale) & Wife Amy (B: Yorkshire) Ironmonger at Mill Town Glossop

NOTES: on JAMES LAWTON - Could this be James Lawton (Slubber) - Son of John Lawton & Alice Lees of Gatehead Mill.

14th April 1811 - James, Son of John & Hannah Lawton of Moorgate, Clothier - Baptised at St. Chad's Saddleworth Church

Son of John & Hannah (Turner) Lawton of Moorgate, Uppermill, Saddleworth.

1841 Census - With younger brother Giles Lawton at Higher Church Bank, Saddleworth Church. Uppermill.
1851 Census - Aged 38 (Woollen Slubber) at Bank Gap, Thornes Clough, Diggle.
1861 Census - Widower aged 41 (Woollen Carder) at Uppermill with parents John Lawton age 78 and Hannah aged 74 and his two children James & Samuel

NOTE: 1861Census - The age of 41 is incorrect and should be 49, perhaps a transciption error or misread.

Occupation -
Woollen Slubber & Carder

Burial - [date: 27 OCT 1872] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Chad's Church - Actual Burial Register - Page: 376 - Record: 3007 - 27th October 1872 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged: 60 Years of Uppermill - By me: H.R.Hewing (Curate)

Baptism - [date: 14 APR 1811] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Baptism date confirmed by SHSFHG 2006 transcripts of St. Chad's Baptism Records. - Page: 179 - on 14th April 1811 - LAWTON James, son of John & Hannah Lawton of Moorgate, Uppermill. (Woollen Clothier) - Baptism adminstered by Rev: John Sutcliffe.

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Higher Church Bank, Uppermill, Saddwth.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Bank Gap, Thornes Clough, Diggle, Saddleworth]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 38 - Estimated birth year: abt 1813 - Relation: Head - Spouse's name: Esther Ann Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Saddleworth - County/Island: Yorkshire- Country: England - Street address: Bank Gap, Diggle - Occupation: Woollen Slubber - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Uppermill - ED: 04 - Household schedule number: 8 - Piece: 2290 - Folio: 414 - Page Number: 3

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 38 - Woollen Slubber
Esther Ann (Platt) Lawton - Wife - age 32 - Housewife
Thirza Platt - Dau - age 9 - Errand Girl
John Lawton - Son - age 2 - At Home
James Lawton - Son - age 6 Months - At Home

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Moorgate, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Wade Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth.]

- 1871 - Aged 54 (Woollen Slubber) at Wade Street, Uppermill, living with Widow mother Hannah Lawton (82) and his son's James Lawton (20) Carder, also younger brother Samuel (18) Cotton Piecer.

Marriage Note

- St. Chad's Rochdale - Marriage Register - Page: 188 - Record: 376 - 24th August 1845 - JAMES LAWTON, Batchelor, of Full Age, Clothier, of Saddleworth, - Father: John Lawton (Slubber) - Married - ESTHER ANN PLATT, Spinster, of Full Age, of Saddleworth, - Father: William Platt (Slubber) - By John Sheffield (Curate) - James Lawton signed the register and Esther Ann Platt made her mark X - Witnesses were: Edmund Buckley and Sally Platt.

Occupation -
Gentleman/Retired Grocer

Census - [date: 1841] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1881] [place: 79 High St. East, Glossop. Derby;]

NOTES:

1841 Census - Aged 27 (Woollen Weaver) at Saddleworth Fold, Uppermill.
1851 Census - Aged 37 (Stone Quarry Labourer) at Shaws, Uppermill.
1861 Census - Aged 47 (Woollen Weaver) at Shaws, Uppermill.
1871 Census - Aged 59 (Gardener) at Shaws, Uppermill.

1880 - Died aged 68 at Shaws, Uppermill the Great, Great, Grandfather of John Trevor Lawton

Occupation -
Woollen Weaver - Stone Quarry Labourer & Gardener

Burial - [date: 06 JAN 1880] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register - 1880 = Page: 215 - Record: 1716 - 6th January 1880 - JAMES LAWTON , aged 68 years of Shaws, Uppermill, By me: T Fletcher (Vicar)

Baptism - [date: 03 NOV 1811] [place: Delph Independent Chapel]

NOTES: - An entry in the Family Bible, has this James Lawton as being Baptised on 13th September 1813 - But all efforts to locate this Baptism have failed. The only comparable date has been found at Delph Independent Chapel of a James Lawton being baptised 11th November 1811 - By no means conclusive that we have the correct parentage for this James Lawton.

NOTES: - England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 about James Lawton of Delph - Name: James Lawton - Gender: Male - Birth Date: 18 September 1811 - Birth Place: Independent, Delph, York, England - Baptism Date: 3 Nov 1811 - Baptism Place: Independent Chapel, Delph, York, England - Father: James Lawton - Mother: Esther (Roberts) - FHL Film Number: 1484390

- (Delph Independent Chapel) - Baptism Register - 3rd-November-1811 - JAMES LAWTON, - Son of James and Esther LAWTON , (blank) - Notes: Born 18th September

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Saddleworth Fold, Church Lane, Uppermill.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Living and working at Shaws Hamlet, Uppermill in 1851 were the following families:

House Schedule: 27 - James & Alice Lawton - Outdoor Labourer in the Stone Quarries
House Schedule 28: - James and Nancy Royle - Woollen hand Loom Weaver
House Schedule: 29 - Abel & Maria Buckley - Woollen Hand Loom Weaver
House Schedule: 30 - William & Ann Schofield - Woollen Hand Loom Weaver
House Schedule: 31 - Samuel Buckley & Sister - Woollen Clothier
House Schedule: 32 - Samuel Bailsford & wife Hannah - Farm Labourer
House Schedule: 33 - James & Betty Wood - Woollen Manufacturer
House Schedule: 34- John Whitehead Buckley & wife Hannah - Woollen Clothier
House Schedule: 35 - Jack & Maria Bradbury - Woollen Hand Loom Weaver
House Schedule: 36 - Rowland & Charlotte Kenworthy - Woollen Cloth Finisher
House Schedule: 27 - John Wood & Son-in-law John Mallalieu & wife Ann (Wood) - Woolen Hand Loom Weaver

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- NOTES: - 1871 Census - Aged 59 (Gardener) at Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth.

Birth Note

- James Lawton - Male
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Birth: 18 SEP 1811 Independent, Delph, Yorkshire, England
Christening: 03 NOV 1811 Independent Chapel, Delph, Yorkshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: James Lawton - Mother: Esther
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C157461 1780 - 1851 1484390 Film NONE

Marriage Note

- NOTES: - Married: - At St. Chad's Parish Church, Rochdale - Marriage Register - Page: 136 - Record: 408 - JAMES LAWTON of Saddleworth in this Parish, Woollen Weaver - and - ALICE SCHOFIELD of the same place, Spinster, were married in this Church by Banns published. This 20th day of September in the Year 1835, By P. Nicholson (Curate) - Both James & Alice made their mark with X - Witnesses were: Joseph Ward & John Grinrod (Church Warden)

Baptism - [date: 03 JAN 1813] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

- St. George's Baptism Register - 3rd January 1813 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of James Lawton of Carr (Clothier) By Susannah - Mottram Parish

Census - [date: 1841] [place: ? - Aged 29]

Burial - [date: 14 SEP 1845] [place: St. Michael's Churchyard. Mottram.]

St. Michaels Mottram Church - Burial Register - 14th September 1845 in Grave No. 232 - James Lawton aged 33 years of Stayley.

Burial - [date: 24 MAR 1815] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register - 1815 - Page: 39 - Record: 312 - 24th March 1815 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged: 1 Years - Son of Dick Lawton of Stoneswood,, New Delph - By me: John Sutcliffe (Curate)

1841 - Batchelor, Aged 26 (Farm Labourer) at Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.
1851 - Age 37 (Farm Labourer) at Bowkhouses, Denshaw, living next door to father John
1861 - Age 46 (Stone Quarryman) at Bowkhouses, Denshaw.
1881 - Mary Hannah Lawton (Grand-daughter) staying with family

Occupation -
Outdoor Labourer in Stone Quarry

Burial - [date: 23 MAY 1885] [place: Christ Church, Denshaw, Churchyard.]

Saddleworth Burial Records: 23rd May 1885 - LAWTON James - aged 71 of Barracks, Denshaw, buired at Christ Church, Denshaw, Saddleworth.

Baptism - [date: 22 MAY 1814] [place: St.Thomas (Heights) Church. Friarmere, Delph. Sadd;]

St.Thomas (Heights) Chapel Baptism - 1814 - Page: 8 - Record: 64 - 22nd May 1814 - JAMES, Son of John & Sally Lawton of Bowkhouse, Weaver, By: John Buckley (Curate)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

1841 - Batchelor, aged 26 (Labourer) at Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

1851 - Age 37 (Farm Labourer) at Bowkhouses, Denshaw, next door to father John & mother Sarah

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

1861 - Age 46 (Stone Quarryman) at Bowkhouses, Denshaw.

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

Census - [date: 1881] [place: Barracks, Oldham Rd. Junction, Denshaw.]

1881 Census - Dwelling: Barracks, Denshaw, Saddleworth, York, England

FHL Film: 1342042 PRO Ref: RG11 Piece: 4363 Folio: 68 Page: 8

James LAWTON Head M Male 67 Saddleworth, York, England Out Door Labourer (Gen)
Lydia LAWTON Wife M Female 61 Saddleworth, York, England
John LAWTON Son U Male 31 Saddleworth, York, England Out Door Labourer
Sally LAWTON Daur U Female 27 Saddleworth, York, England Cotton Mill Hand
Edward LAWTON Son U Male 25 Saddleworth, York, England Out Door Labourer (Gen)
Betty LAWTON Daur U Female 20 Saddleworth, York, England Cotton Mill Hand
Mary Hannnah LAWTON Grand Child U Female 1 Saddleworth, York, England

Marriage Note

- JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
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Marriages: Spouse: LYDIA BROADBENT - Marriage: 10 AUG 1846 St Chad'S, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch No.: M135806

Much confusion reigns over this couple, as apparently from information supplied by Oldham Registrars, James and Lydia had six children with three registerd in the mothers maiden name of BROADBENT, and three in the maiden name of CHADWICK, - Oldham Registrars are of the opinion that Lydia Chadwick was prviously married to a Joseph Broadbent, and the only marriage between CHADWICK & BROADBENT is at Rochdale in 1842 (Which would be about the correct timeframe).

- Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1842 (Not proven - but not from Densahw) - CHADWICK Elizabeth - Married - BROADBENT Joseph @ Rochdale, St Chad Rochdale 1842-CE11/6/34

I wondered if this 'Elizabeth' may have been 'Lydia' as no other marriage of a Lydia can be found.

1851 - Aged 36 (Cotton Spinner) at Harrison Houses, Millbrook.

Occupation -
Cotton Spinner

Christening - [place: Find !]

Census - [date: 1851 CENSUS] [place: Harrisons Houses, Millbrook, Stayley]

Census - [date: 1881]

1881 Isle of Man Census
about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 66
Estimated birth year: abt 1815
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Margret
Gender: Male
Where born: Lonan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man

Civil parish: Lonan
County/Island: Isle of Man
Country: Isle of Man

Street Address: No 29 Glen Road
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education: View image
Employment status: View image
Occupation: (Machinist Undef)((Meshen Man))

Registration district: Isle Of Man
Sub-registration district: F
ED, institution, or vessel: 2a
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
James Lawton 66
Margret Lawton 67

In the 1851 Census this James & Jane Lawton are living next door but one to Samuel & mary Lawton - both at Bank Buildings, Waterhead Mill. - Both James and Samuel are occupied as Cotton Power Loom Minders

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Bank Buildings, Waterhead Mill.]

Marriage Note

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
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Marriages: Spouse: JANE HOWARTH - Marriage: 27 OCT 1833 Prestwich, Lancashire, England
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Source Information: IGI Marriage Batch Number: 7215941 - Sheet: 59 - Source Call No.: 0820413 Type: Film

1871 - Age 55 (Carrier) at 100 Kenworthy Street, Stalybridge. Nephew Thomas Mellor (19) Cotton Roller Carrier- Born: Ashton-u-Lyne, living with James & Ann Lawton at Kenworthy St.

Occupation -
General Carrier

Census - [date: 1871] [place: No.100 Kenworthy St. Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

1871 - Aged 55 (General Carrier) at No.100 Kenworthy Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.

Occupation -
Wollen Slubber

Christening - [place: Find Christening]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Higher Church Bank, Uppermill, Saddwth.]

Occupation -
Master Blacksmith

Baptism - [date: 25 AUG 1816] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Saddleworth,]

-St. Chad's Baptism Register - 1816 - Page: 73 - Record: 580 - 25th August 1816 - JAMES LAWTON, Son of William & Sally Lawton of Stoneswood, New Delph. Labourer. By: John Sutcliffe, Curate.

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Back Spenser Street, Royton, Lancs:]

Name: Rosetta Lawson {Lawton} - Age: 2 - Estimated birth year: abt 1839 - Gender: Female - Where born: Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Prestwich Cum Oldham - Hundred: Salford - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Back Spenser Street, Royton, Lancs: - Occupation: Blacksmiths Daughter - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Royton - Piece: 548 - Book: 13 - Folio: 14 - Page Number: 21 -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Betty Taylor - Head - Widow - aged 55
Nancy Taylor - Dau - age 20

James Lawson - Son-in-Law - age 25 - Blacksmith - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Hannah Lawson - Dau - age 30
Rosetta Lawson - G/Dau - age 2

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Whittaker Street, Royton, Lancs:]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 34 - Estimated birth year: abt 1817 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Royton - Ecclesiastical parish:Royton - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Whittaker Street, Royton, - Occupation: Master Blacksmith - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Registration district: Oldham - Sub-registration district: Royton - ED: 2g - Household schedule number: 66 - Piece: 2243 - Folio: 199 - Page Number: 17

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 34 - Master Blacksmith
Rosette Lawton - Dau - age 11 - Scholar - B: Royton
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 6 - Scholar - B: Royton
William Lawton - Son - age 3 Months - At Home - B: Royton
Hannah Walton - Lodger - age 36 - Housekeeper - B: Royton
Richard Walton - Son of above - age 6 - Scholar - B: Liverpool
William Meadowcroft - Boarder - age 14 - Apprentice Balcksmith - B: Milnrow, Lancs:

Birth Note

Name: James Lawton of Gatehead, Dobcross
Baptism Date: 21 Jul 1816
Baptism Place: Saddleworth, St Chad, Yorkshire, England
Parish as it Appears: Saddleworth
Father: Josiah Lawton (Clothier)
Mother: Sarah Lawton
Reference Number: O9/1/2/2
Item Number: 2
Archive Roll: 906

- I consider the James Lawton below - Son of William & Sally of Stoneswood - To be the favourite choice for the James Lawton (Blacksmith) who resided in Royton, Nr. Oldham, Lancs: - Reasons being that James and Hannah (Taylor) Lawton their First Son was named WILLIAM in respect of his Grandfather - James's Father WILLIAM was occupied as a Labourer, an following that would perhaps require manual skills such as a Blacksmiths hand or similar. (Not a skilled Weaver or Clothier) - William & Saaly Lawton's first Daughter was also named ROSA - Whereas James & Hannah (Taylor) Lawton first daughter was named ROSETTA a most unusal name for the area.

Name: James Lawton of Stoneswood, New Delph
Baptism Date: 25 Aug 1816
Baptism Place: Saddleworth, St Chad, Yorkshire, England
Parish as it Appears: Saddleworth
Father: William Lawton (Labourer)
Mother: Sally Lawton
Reference Number: O9/1/2/2
Item Number: 2
Archive Roll: 906

Name: James Lawton of Mount Misery, Friezland
Baptism Date: 2 Oct 1815
Baptism Place: Saddleworth, St Chad, Yorkshire, England
Parish as it Appears: Saddleworth
Father: John Lawton
Mother: Alice Lawton
Reference Number: O9/1/2/2
Item Number: 2
Archive Roll: 906

Marriage Note

- St. Mary's Parish Church, Oldham - Marriage Register - Page: 83 - Record: 166 - 19th November 1837 - JAMES LAWTON - Of Full Age - Batchelor - Blacksmith of Oldham - (No Father recorded) - Married - HANNAH TAYLOR - Of Full Age - Spinster of Oldham - Vicar illegible - Both James Lawton and Hannah Taylor made their mark (X) in the Register - Witnesses were: Abram Jackson & John Jackson (Church Wardens)

- Could this be my James GGGrandfather ????

Baptism - [date: 25 AUG 1816] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

-St. Chad's Baptism Register - 1816 - Page: 73 - Record: 580 - 25th August 1816 - JAMES LAWTON, Son of William & Sally Lawton of Stoneswood, New Delph. Labourer. By: John Sutcliffe, Curate.

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not with family in Delph]

1841 Census - Could this be 5712 James Lawton at Higher Church Bank.

Baptism - [date: 21 JUL 1816] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Baptism date confirmed by SHSFHG 2006 transcripts of St. Chad's Baptism Records.

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not located in Saddleworth.]

- 1841 Census - 20 year old Cabinet Maker at Uppermill with father Charles & Ann
- 1851 Census - Aged 31 (Cabinet Maker) at Uppermill married to Sarah, with two infant sons Julius & Harold
- 1861 Census - Age 41 (Architect) at Moorgate, Uppermill.
- 1871 Census - Age 51 (Architect) at Moorgate, Uppermill.
- 1881 Census -
- 1891 Census -
- 1901 Census - Aged 81 at St. Chad's House, Uppermill Abraham Lawton of Wall Hill (Shawl Manfct'r)was joint executor to Jame's Will.

- 1851 - John Gartside, aged 18 of Ripponden, Yorkshire - Cabinet Makers Apprentice - staying with family.

- St. Chad Parish Church, Saddleworth. - - Joint Grave No's. 311 & 256. New Graveyard.

Northerly Aspect Inscription:

In Memory of

FRANK LAWTON son of JAMES & SARAH LAWTON of / St. Chads, Uppermill. Died; March 11th. 1896. Aged 35 years. / "He was Schoolmaster of Woodhouses"

Also of SARAH wife of the above JAMES LAWTON. / Died; June 20th. 1896. Aged 71 years.

Also of the above / JAMES LAWTON. Died; November 15th. 1907. Aged 88 years

Also of JANE ANNIE youngest daughter of the above / JAMES & SARAH LAWTON who died June 18th. 1926 / Aged 62 years.

Southerly Aspect Inscription:

In Loving Memory of
JULIUS HARTLEY LAWTON of St. Chads, Uppermill. / who died April 29th. 1884 in the 37th year of his age.

Also of EMMELINE his Widow, who died September 4th. 1890 / In the 45th year of her age.

Also MARJORIE LAWTON their Grand Daughter, who died / January 2nd. 1915 in her 3rd year.

Also of JAMES BENNETT their eldest son, who died / July 12th. 1924 in his 55th year.

DEATH OF MR. JAMES LAWTON?- SADDLEWORTH?S GRAND OLD MAN
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Mr. James Lawton, of St Chad?s, Uppermill, passed peacefully away at four o?clock yesterday morning at the advanced age of 88years, and by his death Saddleworth has lost one who for over half a century has been closely identified with everything which tended to promote the public welfare. Up to five years ago he was the picture of health and strength and went about the village with the alacrity of most men of fifty. Age then displayed itself, and several severe illnesses quickly broke down a most robust constitution. For some weeks he had been confined to bed, and latterly had been in a comatose condition. Earlier this week it was obvious to his medical adviser, Dr Price, and his relatives that the end was not far distant.?

On Tuesday Mr Shaw, for whose family the deceased gentleman had worked so long and praiseworthy, was apprised of his serious condition, and he at once hurried over to Saddleworth to see the last of one whom he regarded more as an old friend than a servant.
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Mr. Lawton was indeed Saddleworth?s 'grand old man', a well-deserved appellation given to by the late John Taylor-Bradbury of Uppermill at the time when Gladstone was the 'grand old man' of the Liberal party. His sympathies were so extensive as to bring him into contact with all classes. as an Independent he was brought into close touch with local Non-conformity; as an uncompromising Conservative, at any rate until within the past few years, he held high rank in the Tory party; a life-long teetotaller, and in that respect following in the footsteps of his father, he was an enthusiast in the temperance cause and was the founder member of the Uppermill Temple? of Recubites; as a made-man to a great extent he was interested in all matters of education, and on that account played such an early and worthy part in the erection of the Uppermill Mechanics Institute; and being imbued with a patriotism which made him take an active interest in the welfare of the district wherein his? ---- ---- ----?? so at all times displayed activity in public altruism, whether on the Uppermill Lighting Committee, the Uppermill Local Board, the Rural District Council and the Board of Guardians.??

Although Uppermill proudly cheered him as one of their own, he was yet a --- man --- --- gives one his designation. He was born 88 years ago in one of the --- buildings still standing opposite the Delph Mechanics Institute. His father was a mill hand named Charles Lawton but subsequent events proved the he must have possessed more than average intelligence. James was second son, and yet he was quite young when the family moved to Uppermill and went into residence in rooms forming part of what is now the Wesleyan Ma----. As a boy Mr Lawton went to the Kiln Green School, Diggle, and one of his playmates was Mr Thomas Bradbury of Fairbanks, Diggle who is a few months older than Mr Lawton was. It was while Mr Lawton was in attendance at the Kiln Green School that Mr Tweedale, Grandfather of Mr Charles Tweedale of the firm Messrs. Tweedale, Sons and Lees, Solicitors, Oldham, opened a school in Uppermill (we believe on the site of the present Wesleyan School) and for convenience, James was transferred there. At the age of 14 yrs. he finished his school career.??

Mr Charles Lawton, his father, was in the employment of Mr Giles Shaw, of St Chads (House) at Giles Mill, Uppermill, and it was no doubt this fact which led to the boy James coming under the notice of the Shaw family. Charles Lawton was a dyer and acted as Mr Shaw?s foreman. When the son of Mr Giles Shaw, Mr George Shaw, took up wood carving and building, Mr Charles Lawton interested himself in the work and himself became a clever carver. George Shaw took a fancy to the boy James, and at his wish was sent to Huddersfield to learn to be an architect. At the end of his apprenticeship he was found work by Mr George Shaw and so a connection was formed which only death hath severed. Until Mr Lawton became an architect, Mr Shaw had worked in co-operation with a Glasgow architect named Henderson, and the last work carried out from his plans was the Friezeland Church, Greenfield. Mr Lawton now became the architect, and so was closely identified with the erection of important buildings for miles around. Mr George Shaw started his operations in the part of what is now St Chads buildings, but the business grew so rapidly that he removed to the older part of Mr Harvey Carter?s High Street Mill. That part became a perfect hive of industry, the workmen including carvers, monumental masons, builders, stained-glass window makers and joiners.?
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Church building was a speciality. All materials were prepared at the Uppermill works so that Uppermill men had pretty regular employment. Material prepared by Uppermill men and then taken by Uppermill men to the place where needed. In that way the workmen saw a great deal of the country. It was nothing unusual for a Saddleworth man to spend years in distant towns and villages. The churches built include those at Rochdale, Wardle, Littleborough, Friezeland, St Mary?s Greenfield, Gorton, Healey, Norden, Crumpsall, and Middleton. Other work was done at Holmforth and Penistone and for years Mr Shaw?s men were working for the late Mr John Platt of Oldham at his Welsh residence at Llanfairfechan. The whole of the carving in St Chads Church, Uppermill, was executed by Mr Shaw who found regular employment for as many as a hundred men. Of the original workers we believe that only Messrs. John Bentley and E.H. Broadbent now remain though there are many who worked for Mr Shaw before he untimely gave up business.??

Of the Shaw family, a few words in passing. The family is one of the oldest in Saddleworth and originated in?Fur Lane, Greenfield. It was not until 1595 that the St Chads estate was acquired from the then owner Squire Farrer. The estate embraced most of the land south of Smithy lane as far as Wade.., Wads..??????

St Chads Hall however, existed for ----- before, but of course not in its present form. We believe there are still to be seen old walls which go back to the Norman period. The hall was the only building on the estate at the time the Shaw?s took it, so that Uppermill is a comparatively modern village. We do not suppose that another house dates back much before 1700. The Shaw?s were interested in the woollen industry but this was given up when George took to the building trade.??

On the death of Mr George Shaw, now about thirty years ago, the business, unfortunately, was allowed to die with him. We believe a few of the older workmen did make an attempt to carry on the operation, but ti was short-lived. Mr Lawton then opened business and, becoming agent for the Shaw estate, he took up abode at St Chads. At the time of his death he had been in the employment of the Shaw family for 66 years.??
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On the grave of a mason interred in St Chads Church burial ground is an inscription to the effect that if one would see monuments to the deceased he had only to look around, meaning of course that the tombstones surrounding his grave were mostly his handiwork. In the same way one has only to look around Saddleworth to see monuments to Mr Lawton. He was architect for St Mary?s Church, Greenfield, Uppermill Congregational Church and School, Uppermill Wesleyan School, and masonic hall, the bank premises at Uppermill and Delph and for innumerable houses. He could not be regarded as an ornamental architect. His great idea seemed to be to get within substantial walls as much room as possible.?
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His greatest monument is undoubtedly the Saddleworth Mechanics Institute at Uppermill. This was not the original institute. The old place was the building now used as the Spiritual Church but this was not commodious enough, hence a scheme for a new building into which Mr Lawton entered with zest. The cost was defrayed by an industrial exhibition, which was the second of the kind held in the Kingdom. The first was in London in 1851 and the Uppermill exhibition came two years later. It was a huge success. The attendance was enormous and the interest aroused national. the exhibition had already been fully described in the columns of the Chronicle so that it is only necessary to here state that the outcome of the event was the new Institute for which Mr Lawton was architect, the late William Byrom, greenfield, mason and Henry Hewkin, Dobcross, joiner. So much care was exercised that the whole of the building and equipment was completed for a cost of ?1000. Mr Shaw granted the necessary land on the nominal chief rent of 14s 2d per annum, the amount still paid. The deeds were in the first case made out to Mr Charles Lawton and then transferred out to the Trustees of the institute, Mr James Lawton being the last survivor of the old board. The institute was opened in 1859 by the earl of Carlisle, who as Lord Morpeth, represented Huddersfield.?
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We have already alluded to Mr Lawton as an Independent, but really he came of a strong Wesleyan family. His father was one of the pillars of the Wesleyan Church until dissention rose. He was, as previously stated, a temperance worker, and he had many co-workers in the Wesleyan body. The Minister, however, a Rev. John Hannah, was in opposition, and when the temperance vote went to engage a temperance worker to preach the school anniversary he coolly locked the chapel door, and the preacher had to officiate in the chapel yard. The trouble resulted in the ?great split? of 1845, the parents of Mr James Lawton, Mr T. J. Wild, Mr Joseph Platt and Mr David Lawton of Greenfield being amongst those who seceded. Mr James Lawton with his father joined the Congregational Church, and at time of his death, Mr Lawton was the oldest seat holder.? Mr Lawton was also the oldest Rechabite, the oldest Freemason and the oldest Odd fellow in the Saddleworth district.??

His death was greatly regretted by the members of the Candour Lodge of Masons. He was not only ?father of the lodge? but one who for close upon half a century was closely identified with all its workings. The Candour Lodge was an offshoot of the lodge formerly being at the Temple Inn, Waterhead. When the Temple Hill lodge was given up, part of the members went to. Oldham had formed the Tudor Lodge, while the while the remainder came Saddleworth way and established themselves at Uppermill. That was in 1812. By 1863 Mr Lawton having passed through the minor offices, had become Worshipful Master, and in 1872 was elected Secretary, a post he held with honour to himself and benefit to the lodge for a period of 28 years consecutively. His 80th birthday was a great event at the lodge. There was a large gathering and Mr Lawton as the hero of the evening, was presented with an admirable framed photograph showing Mr Lawton in full insignia of the order. The photograph he presented to the lodge, and it is now one of the most valued of its possessions.

The portrait bears the inscription:-? ?Presented to Brother James Lawton, Sec, P.M., P.P.G.S. of W., September 14th 1899 to celebrate his 80th birthday having served his lodge (Candour, 337, Uppermill) as secretary for 26 consecutive years. After receiving the portrait he requested the lodge to accept it from him as a gift. Born 21st June 1819. Initiated 15th September 1864. Elected W.M. 9th January 1868, elected secretary 25th January 1872??
?The letters attached to his name show that he had also held high office in the provincial order, and in his younger days he was present at many important functions.?

?As a Rechabite he was a founder of the Friendship Tent, and stood first on the list, his son Harold having the second position. In age he was the oldest member of the Friendship Lodge of Odd-fellows but on the whole came second to Mr John Kenworthy of Oldham.
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?Mr Lawton must have had a wonderful constitution. Up to a dozen years ago he was more active than the ordinary man at 50. He played in many cricket matches for public charities, events which we regret to say have now gone out of date. The local branch of the St John?s Ambulance Association was financed in this way and we believe Mr Lawton played in the match from the proceeds of which the first Ambulance box of Saddleworth was erected, gaining the top score. That was so recently as 1896. he was out in all weathers and had a cheery greeting for all.
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?Mr Lawton married Sarah, daughter of the late Mr Joseph Platt of Uppermill and had eight children (four sons and four daughters) of whom there are now living Mr Harold Lawton, Mrs Pain of Edinburgh, Mrs Tom Shaw of Oldham, Mrs R. Thornton of Uppermill and Miss Lawton who has lived with the deceased at St Chads House. Mr Lawton had twenty five Grandchildren and eight Gt Grandchildren, the fourth generation being reached through his son Harold and his daughter Mrs Shaw.
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?The funeral is fixed for 3 o?clock on Monday 18th November 1907 in the afternoon at St Chad?s Church, Uppermill?
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Occupation -
Master Cabinet Maker & Architect

Burial - [date: 17 NOV 1907] [place: Saddleworth, St. Chad's Parish Churchyard.]

Baptism - [date: 25 JUL 1819] [place: Wesleyan Independent Chapel, Delph.]

- Manchester, England, Non-Conformist Births and Baptisms, 1758-1912 about James Lawton - Name: James Lawton - Gender: Male - Birth Date: 21 Jun 1819 -
Birth Place: Yorkshire, England - Baptism Date: 25 Jul 1819 - Baptism Place: Delph, Yorkshire, England - Church: Wesleyan Methodist - Father Name: Charles Lawton
- Mother Name: Mercy Lawton - By me: John Morris - Page: 70 - Record: 1

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: 21 JUN 1819 @ Delph, Saddleworth, Yorkshire
Christening: 25 JUL 1819 Wesleyan Chapel, Delph, Yorkshire, England
Death: 15 NOV 1907 @ St. Chad's House, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.
Burial: 18 NOV 1907 @ St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard
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Parents: Father: CHARLES LAWTON - Mother: MERCY MURGATROYD
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Source Information: IGI Batch No.: C079991 1786 - 1837 0816617 (RG4 3029) Film 6910277 Film

Charles Lawton - Mentioned in the record of James Lawton - Name: Charles Lawton- Gender: Male - Wife: Mercy (Murgatroyd) Lawton - Child: James Lawton

Other information in the record of James Lawton from England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8)

Name: James Lawton - Event Type: Baptism - Christening Date: 25 Jul 1819 - Christening Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire- Father's Name: Charles Lawton - Mother's Name: Mercy (Murgatroyd) Lawton - Affiliate Publication Number - RG4_3029 - England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 UK Census about James Lawton - [1819 - 1907]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 20 - Estimated birth year: abt 1820 - Gender: Male - Father: Charles Lawton - Mother: Ann (Metcalfe) - Where born: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Uppermill - Occupation: Cabinet Maker - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - Neighbors Next Door: Joseph Wilde (Shoemaker) &Joshua Wrigley (BDM Registrar) - Piece: 1279 - Book: 3 - Folio: 36 - Page Number: 25 -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Charles Lawton - Head - age 40 - Wool Sorter
Ann (Metcalfe) Lawton - 2nd Wife - age 50 - At Home
James Lawton - Son - age 20 - Cabinet Maker

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- 1851 Census - Aged 31 (Cabinet Maker) at Uppermill, Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- 1861 Census - Aged 41 years (Architect) at Moorgate, Uppermill, Saddleworth.

Name: James Lawton - Age: 41 - Estimated Birth Year: 1820 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Sarah (Platt) Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Saddleworth - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address:Moorgate, Uppermill - Occupation: Architect - Condition as to marriage: Married - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 2 - Neighbors: - Household schedule number: 141
- Piece: 3241 - Folio: 34 - Page Number: 25

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 41- Arrchitect
Sarah (Platt) Lawton - Wife - age 35
Julius Hartley Lawton - Son - age 13 - Office Boy
Harold Lawton - Son - age 11- Joiner
Eliza Platt Lawton - Dau - age 9
Unice Platt Lawton - Dau - age 7
Charles Wilfred Lawton - Son - age 4
Alice Platt Lawton - Dau - age 3
Frank Lawton - Son - age 9 Months

Census - [date: 1881] [place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 61 - Estimated birth year: abt 1820 - Relationship to Head: Head - Spouse: Sarah (Platt) Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Moorgate Street, Uppermill - Marital Status: Married - Employment status: Self Employed - Occupation: Architect - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 2 - Piece: 4364 - Folio: 33 - Page Number: 8

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 61 - Architect - B; Saddleworth
Sarah (Platt) Lawton - Wife - age 55 = Housewife - B: " "
Eliza Platt Lawton - Dau - age 29
Charles Wilfred Lawton - Son - age 24
Frank Lawton - Son - age 20
Jane Ann Lawton - Dau - age 16
Charles Payne - Boarder - age 20 - Assistant

Census - [date: 1891] [place: St. Chad's House, Uppermill, Saddleworth]

Name: James Lawton
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Relationship: Head
Birth Year: 1820
Spouse: Sarah Lawton
Child: Jane A Lawton
Birth Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Saddleworth
Ecclesiastical parish: St Chads
Residence Place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub registration district: Upper Mill
ED, Institution or Vessel: 2
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 3551
Folio: 32
Household Members:
Name Age
James Lawton 71
Sarah Lawton 65
Jane A Lawton 26
James B Lawton 20
Geo W Lawton 16

Census - [date: 1901] [place: St. Chad's House, Uppermill, Saddleworth]

- NOTES: - On 1901 England Census about James Lawton & Family

Name: James Lawton - Age: 81 - Estimated birth year: abt 1820 - Relation to Head: Head - Gender: Male - Birth Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: St Chad's - Town: Uppermill - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: St. Chad's House, Uppermill - Occupation: Retired Architect - Condition as to marriage: Widower - Employment status: Retired Gentleman - Registration district: Saddleworth -
Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 2 - Piece: 4090 - Folio: 23 - Page Number: 6 - Household schedule number: 33

Household Members Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 81 - Retired Architect
Jane Ann Lawton - Unm - Dau - age 36 - Housekeeper
James Bennet Lawton - G/Son - age 30
Gertrude Lawton - G/Dau - age 29
George W Lawton - G/Son - age 26
Ethel Shaw - age 23
Mary Louisa Thornton - G/Dau - age 15 - School

Probate - [date: 20 DEC 1907] [place: Wakefield, Yorks:]

- LAWTON, James - Of St. Chad's House, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire who Died 15th November 1907 - Probate: WAKEFIELD, 20th December 1907 to Jane Ann Lawton (Spinster) and Abram Lawton (Woolen Manufacturer) - Effects: ?1194-2sh-11d.

- Jane Ann Lawton is the Spinster Daughter of James - Still living at St. Chad's House in 1911

- Abraham Lawton is the 4th Cousin (Once removed) - Textile Manufacturer of Wall Hill, Dobcross - Son of

Marriage Note

- St. Chad's Marriage Register - 1846 - Page: 29 - Record: 58 - 13th March 1846 - JAMES LAWTON - Of Full Age - Batchelor - Cabinet Maker of Uppermill - Father: Charles Lawton (Dyer) - Married - SARAH PLATT - Of Full Age - Spinster - Of Uppermill - Father: Joseph Platt (Painter) - By Certificate - By me: Richard Whitelock (Incumbent) - Both James & Sarah signrf the Register - In the presence of witnesses - John Lowe & Serena Platt

1851 - Aged 32 (Cotton Weaver) at 4 Wildes Yard, Stalybridge.

Occupation -
Cotton Weaver

Census - [date: 1851 CENSUS] [place: 4 Wildes Yard, Stalybridge.]

Baptism - [date: 18 JUN 1820] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

- St. George's Parish Church, Mossley, - Baptism Register - 1820 - Page: 63 - Record: 502 - 18th June 1820 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of JAMES & ANN (Howard) LAWTON (Clothier) of Mossley Brow, Lancs: - By me: B. Dacre (Curate)

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Burial - [date: 22 APR 1824] [place: St. George's Parish Churchyard. Mossley.]

St. George's Burial Register 1813-1825 - Page: 97 - Entry: 774

Death Note

James son of Jonathon Lawton of Warm Hole, no age given.

Occupation -
Batchelor

Christening - [place: Find !]

- Son of John & Hannah Lawton of Fields Farm, Stayley Wood, (Mottram Parish)

Baptism - [date: 30 SEP 1820] [place: St. George's Parish Church. Mossley.]

- - St. George's Parish Church, Mossley, - Baptism Register - 1820 - Page: 65 - Record: 515 - 30th September 1820 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of JOHN & HANNAH LAWTON (Clothier) of Fields, Stayley Wood, (Mottram Parish) - By me: B. Dacre (Curate)

- on the 1861 Census - Farmer aged 40 - Living with his elder brother Thomas Lawton @ Middle Bank Farm, North Britton, Hollingworth, Cheshire. Recoded as "Married" but no female in the household on Census night...follow up

Occupation -
Farmer of 30 acres

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Little Bank Farm, Carrbrook Road End, Stayley, Cheshire]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Gender: Male
Where born: Cheshire, England
Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale
Hundred: Macclesfield
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

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Registration district: Ashton under Lyne
Sub-registration district: Stayley
Neighbors:
Piece: 102
Book: 9
Folio: 12
Page Number: 18
Household Members:
Name Age
John Lawton 45
Thomas Lawton 20
James Lawton 18
George Lawton 16
John Lawton 13
Elizabeth Lawton 15

Census - [date: 1851] [place: North Britain Farm, Mottram Moor, Hollingworth.]

1851 - Aged 30 (Farmer) at North Britton, Hollingworth with brother Thomas

1851 England Census
about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Relation: Brother
Gender: Male
Where born: Slaley, Cheshire, England

Civil Parish: Mottram
Ecclesiastical parish: Tintwistle Christchurch
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne
Sub registration district: Mottram
ED, institution, or vessel: 3d
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 26
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Lawton 32
James Lawton 30

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Middle Bank Farm, North Britain, Hollingworth]

1861 England Census
about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Relation: Brother
Gender: Male
Where born: Staley, Cheshire, England

Civil Parish: Mottram
Ecclesiastical parish: Tintwistle
Town: Hollingworth
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England

Street address: Middle Bank Farm, North Britain, Hollingworth

Occupation: Farm Labourer with Brother

Condition as to marriage: Recorded as Married but no spouse living with him in 1861

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Mottram - ED: 14 - Household schedule number: 9

Household Members: Name Age
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Thomas Lawton - Head - Batchelor - age 42 - Farmer of 54 acres - B: Stayley, Cheshire
James Lawton - Brother - age 40 - Farm Labourer - B: Stayley (Recorded as Married)

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Sandslowgreen, Hollingworth, Cheshire.]

1871 - Aged 51 (Farmer of 30 acres) at Sandslow Green, Hollingworth. with wife Sarah aged 25 - Brother of Thomas Lawton of Middle Bank Farm, Hollingworth.

Name: James Lawton
Age: 51
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Staley, Cheshire, England
Civil Parish: Hollingworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Christchurch
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England
Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne
Sub-registration district: Mottram
ED, institution, or vessel: 15
Household schedule number: 24
Piece: 4091
Folio: 107
Page Number: 3

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 51 - Farmer of 30 acres - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Sarah Lawton - Wife - age 25 - Farmers Wife - B: Dukinfield, Cheshire
Hannah Lawton - Dau - age 8
Liza Lawton - Dau - age 6
Samuel Lawton - Son - age 4
Easter Lawton - Dau - age 2

- Source Citation - Class: RG10; Piece: 4091; Folio: 107; Page: 3; GSU roll: 846698

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.14 Victoria Street, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire.]

1881 - Aged 60 (Labourer in Cotton Mill) at 14 Victoria St. Newton. Hyde.

- on 1881 England Census about James Lawton -

Name: James Lawton - Age: 60 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Sarah (Green) - Gender: Male - Where born: Staley, Cheshire, England

Civil Parish: Newton - County: Cheshire - Country: England

Street address: No.14 Victoria Street, Newton, Cheshire. (Continuation of Matley Lane)

Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Occupation: Labourer in Cotton Mill

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Newton - ED: 3

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 60 - Labourer in Cotton Mill - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Sarah (Green) Lawton - Wife - age 35 - B: Derbyshire
Hannah Lawton - Dau - 18 - Cotton Weaver
Esther Lawton - Dau age 12 - Cotton Weaver
Sarah Ann Lawton - Dau - age 8
Alice Lawton - Dau age 5 - B: Newton Cheshire
George Lawton - Son - age 11 Months - B: Newton, Cheshire

Census - [date: 1891] [place: No.220 Muslin Street, Newton, Cheshire]

- NOTES: - On 1891 England Census about James Lawton - [1821- Brother od Thomas Lawton of Middle Bank Farm, Hollingworth

Name: James Lawton - Age: 70 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821- Relation: Head - Gender: Male - Where born: Slayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Newton - Ecclesiastical parish: Newton St Mary's - Town: Newton - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: No.220 Muslin Street, Newton, Cheshire. - Occupation: Retired Farmer - Condition as to marriage: Widower with adult children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Newton - ED: 4

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - Widower - age 70 - Retired Farmer - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Hannah Lawton - Spinster Dau - age 28 - Cotton Winder - B: Armfield, Cheshire.
Esther Lawton - Spinster Dau - age 22 - Cotton Weaver - B: Hollingworth, Cheshire
Sarah A Lawton - Dau - age 18 - Cotton Weaver - B: Hollingworth, Cheshire.
Alice Lawton - Dau - age 15 - Cotton Weaver - B: Newton, Cheshire
George Lawton - Son - age 10 - Scholar - B: Newton, Cheshire

Mar. License - [date: 1861] [place: 1861-CE35/3/239 - Tameside]

Marriage Note

Cheshire Marriage indexes for the years: 1861 - LAWTON James - Married - GREEN Sarah @ Stayley, St Paul's - Tameside - 1861-CE35/3/239

- on the 1861 Census - Farmer aged 40 - Living with his elder brother Thomas Lawton @ Middle Bank Farm, North Britton, Hollingworth, Cheshire. Recoded as "Married" but no female in the household on Census night...follow up

Occupation -
Farmer & Farm Labourer

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Little Bank Farm, Carrbrook, Stayley Wood, Cheshire.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: North Britton Farm, Mottram Moor, Hollingworth.]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Middle Bank Farm, Hollingworth, Mottram, Cheshire.]

- on the 1861 Census - Farmer aged 40 - Living with his elder brother Thomas Lawton @ Middle Bank Farm, North Britton, Hollingworth, Cheshire. Recoded as "Married" but no female in the household on Census night...follow up

Census - [date: 1871] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Middle Bank Farm, North Brittain,]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Middle Bank Farm, North Brittain,]

- Cannot find any Baptism for this James Lawton as yet !

1841 - Age 20 (Cotton Piecer) at Woodbrook, Stonebreaks.

1851 - This JAMES LAWTON is not living with parents in 1851 - Where is he???

Occupation -
Cotton Piecer

Baptism - [date: 19 AUG 1821] [place: St. Ann's Parish Church, Lydgate, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Ann's Lydgate Baptism Register - 1821 - Page: - Record: 260 - 19th August 1821 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of John Lawton and Betty his wife of Austerlands.

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Woodbrook, Stonebreaks, Saddleworth.]

- On 1841 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 20 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821- Gender: Male - Where born: Yorkshire, England - Civil parish: Rochdale - Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division) - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street Address: Woodbrook - Occupation: - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - Piece: 1279 - Book: 7 - Folio: 45 - Page Number: 16 -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Lawton - Head - age 40 - Fireman / Engine House at Cotton Mill
Dorothy (Leech) Lawton - Wife - age 40 - Not born in Saddleworth. (Could Martha Leech be her child) - Widow when she married John Lawton
James Lawton - Son - age 20 - Cotton Piecer
Thomas Lawton - Son - age 15 - Cotton Piecer
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 15
Sarah Lawton - Dau - age 14 - Cotton Piecer
Easter Lawton - Dau - age 12 - Cotton Piecer
John Lawton - Son - age 9 - Scholar
Josiah Lawton - Son - age 7 - Scholar
Hannah Lawton - dau - age 5
Martha Leech - Step/Dau - age 15 - Cotton Weaver - Not born in Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851]

6th January 1822 - James, son of Thomas & Mary Lawton (Spinner) of Shelderslow, Saddleworth. - St. John's Parish Church baptism records.

Baptism - [date: 06 JAN 1822] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

- St. John the Baptist Church, Hey, Lees - Baptism Register 1822 - Page: 95 - Record: 757 - 6th January 1822 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Thomas & Mary Lawton of Shelderslow in Saddleworth - Cotton Spinner - By me: Jono Mattinson

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Side-o'th-Moor, Waterhead Mill, Aged 19 years]

- NOTES: On 1841 UK Census about James Lawton

Name: James Sandon - [James Lawton] - Age: 20 - Estimated birth year: abt 1821 - Gender: Male - Where born: Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Prestwich Cum Oldham - Hundred: Salford - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Side-o'th-Moor, Waterhead Mill - Occupation: Cotton Mill Worker - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Oldham above Town - Piece: 546 - Book: 5 - Folio: 28 - Page Number: 50

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Thomas Lawton - Head - age 40 - Cotton Spinner
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 43
John Lawton - Son - age 21- Tailor
James Lawton - Son - age 20
Martha Lawton - Dau - age 18
Lucy Lawton - Dau - age 17
George Lawton - Son - age 12 - Scholar
Miles Lawton - Son - age 10 - Scholar

1871 - Age 49 (Factory Overlooker) at No.39 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge.

I have some corrections on James Lawton, born 1821, son of Jonathan and Asenath Stansfield Lawton. The James you have born 1822 in Audenshaw is the son of Jonathan and Asenath. This is what I have:

1841 UK Census, age 15, living Grosvenor St., Dukinfield, UK.
1851 UK Census, age 29, living No.11 Castle Street, Castle Hall, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1861 UK Census, age 39, living Hyde New Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1871 UK Census, age 49, living No.39 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1881 UK Census, age 59, living No. 53 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1891 UK Census, age 69, widower, living No.59 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.

James married Hannah Hibbert July 22, 1845 at St. Mary, Stockport.

James died June 18, 1894 at No.59 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.

They had the following children:

William born March 17, 1847 Dukinfield or Stalybridge. Baptized May 9, 1847 St. Michael, Ashton under Lyne. Info from BVRI.

Alice born July 27, 1853 Dukinfield or Stalybridge. Baptized Sept. 18, 1853 St. Michael, Ashton under Lyne. Info from BVRI.

Harriet Hibbert born April 4, 1855 Dukinfield or Stalybridge. Baptized March 23, 1856 St. Michael, Ashton under Lyne. Info from BVRI.

Elizabeth Ann born March 24, 1860 Dukinfield. Baptized May 6, 1860 St. Michael, Ashton under Lyne. Info from BVRI.

Hannah Maria born 1863 Stalybridge.

William Lawton married Ruth Shaw Dec. 1873. They had one daughter, May Lawton, born about 1892 Liverpool. His census info is as follows:

1851 UK Census, age 4, living 11 Castle Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1861 UK Census, age 14, living Hough Hill, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK, with Uncle Robert Lawton.
1871 UK Census, age 24, living 39 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.
1881 UK Census, age 34, living 23 Market St., Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, UK. Note: 17 Market St. is pawnbroker - no name - is this a store?
1891 UK Census, age 44, living Hermon Hull, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, UK - Indexed LaNton.
1901 UK Census, age 54, living 53 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK.

James Lawton's 4 daughters were spinsters, at least through 1901. Alice, Harriet and Elizabeth Ann were at Cheetham Hill Rd. through 1901. Hannah Maria was a school teacher and was in Brighton, Sussex in 1891 and in Burnley, Lancashire in 1901.

I'll give you additional Lawton information after you've had an opportunity to verify this information.

Holly Leech

UK Electoral Register - Stretford Division of Lancashire - L621 - Reverend James Lawton of No. 134 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge, The ownner of Property at: 12 to 20 Stonehewer Street, - 111 to 13 at Edmund Street, 1 & 2 in Court Street, and 87/89 Sudell Street.

Occupation -
Power Loom Overlooker in Cotton Mill

Burial - [date: 23 JUN 1894] [place: St. Paul's Churchyard, Copley, Stayley, Cheshire.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Grosvenor Street, Castle Hall, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

- on 1841 England Census about James Lawton - [1822-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 18 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 - Father: Jonathan Lawton - Mother: Asenath - Where born: Audenshaw, Lancashire. England - Civil Parish: Stockport - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Grosvenor Street, Castle Hill, Stalybridge, Cheshire. - Occupation: Cotton Mill Operative - Batchelor, Unmarried - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub registration district: Dukinfield -

Household Members: Name Age
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Jonathan Lawton - Head - age 58 - Shopkeeper - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Asenath Lawton - Wife - age 60 - Shopkeeper
Robert Lawton - Son - age 30 - Cotton Operative
John Lawton - Son - age 20 - Grocer Shop Assistant
James Lawton - Son - age 18 - Cotton Operative
Edward Lawton - Son - age 15 - Cotton Opertative

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.11 Castle Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

- on 1851 England Census about James Lawton - [1822-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 29 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Hannah - Gender: Male - Where born: Audenshaw, Lancashire, England -
Civil Parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: Castle Hall - Town: Stalybridge - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: No.11 Castle Street, Castle Hall, Stalybridge, Cheshire.- Occupation: Power Loom Overlooker in Cotton Mill - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Dukinfield - ED: 1a - Household schedule number: 15

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 29 - Overlooker - B: Audenshaw, Lancashire.
Hannah (Hibbert) Lawton - Wife - age 28
William Lawton - Son - age 4

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Hyde New Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire]

- on 1861 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 39 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Hannah - Gender: Male - Where born: Audenshaw, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: St John's - Town: Dukinfield - County: Cheshire -
Country: England

Street address: Hyde New Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire - Occupation: Overlooker in Cotton Mill

Condition as to marriage: Married with Children

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Dukinfield - ED: 15 - Household schedule number: 53

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 39 - Power Loom Overlooker - B: Audenshaw, Lancashire.
Hannah Lawton - Wife - age 38
Alice Lawton - Dau - age 7
Harriet Hibbert Lawton - Dau - age 6
Elizabeth Ann Lawton - Dau - age 1

Census - [date: 1871] [place: No.39 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge,]

- on 1871 England Census about James Lawton - [1822-1894]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 49 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Hannah - Gender: Male - Where born: Audenshaw, Lancashire. -

Civil Parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: St John's - County: Cheshire - Country: England

Street address: No.39 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire.

Occupation: Power Loom Overlooker - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Dukinfield - ED: 16 - Household schedule number: 73

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 49 - Overlooker - B: Audenshaw, Lancashire.
Hannah Lawton - Wife - age 48
William Lawton - Son - age 24 - Pawnbroker - B:
Alice Lawton - Dau - age 17
Harriet Lawton 15
Elizabeth Ann Lawton - Dau - age 11
Hannah Maria Lawton - Dau - age 8

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.53 Cheetham Hill Road. Stalybridge.]

Census - [date: 1891] [place: No.59 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge,]

Name: James Lawton - Gender: Male - Age: 69 - Relationship: Head - Birth Year: 1822 - Child: Alice Lawton - Harriet H Lawton - Elizabeth A Lawton - Birth Place: Prestwich, Lancashire, England - Civil parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: St John - Residence Place: No.59 Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub registration district: Dukinfield - ED: 14 - Piece: 3290 - Folio: 30

Household Members Age Relationship
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James Lawton - age 69 - Head - Retired Overlooker - B: Prestwich, Lancashire
Alice Lawton - age 37 - Daughter - General Assistant - B: Dukinfield, Cheshire
Harriet Hibbert Lawton - age 36 - Daughter - Pawn Brokers Assistant - B: Dukinfield, Cheshire
Elizabeth A Lawton - age 31 - Daughter - Dressmaker - B: " " "

Death Note

Tameside Advertiser Archive - June 23, 1894 Page 8

Death of Mr. James Lawton.

The death of an old and staunch Liberal and veteran townsman took place on Monday by the sudden demise, at his residence in Cheetham Hill-road, of Mr. James Lawton, father of Mr. William Lawton, pawnbroker, Market-street, whose energetic individuality is well-known to Stalybridge people. The deceased was a retired over looker, but assisted his son in his business. The funeral took place at St. Paul?s, and was attended by a large number of mourners, as well as by many friends who went to show respect to the memory of an old townsman who, if not widely known, was greatly respected in his circle for his devoted adherence to political principle, and his private virtues.

Marriage Note

Cheshire Marriage indexes for the years: 1845 - LAWTON James - Married - HIBBERT Hannah @ Stockport, St Mary's - Stockport - 1845-ST16/4/407

Occupation -
Cotton Rover

Baptism - [date: 05 JAN 1823] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

Baptism: 5 Jan 1823 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.
James Lawton - Son of Joseph Lawton & Sarah
Abode: Stayleybridge
Occupation: Spinner
Baptised by: Is. N. France
Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1823, Page 178, Entry 1422
Source: Original Register

Baptism: 5 Jan 1823 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.
Ralph Lawton - Son of Joseph Lawton & Sarah
Abode: Stayleybridge
Occupation: Spinner
Baptised by: Is. N. France
Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1823, Page 178, Entry 1423
Source: Original Register

Baptism: 5 Jan 1823 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs.
John Lawton - Son of Joseph Lawton & Sarah
Abode: Stayleybridge
Occupation: Spinner
Baptised by: Is. N. France
Register: Baptisms 1821 - 1823, Page 178, Entry 1424
Source: Original Register

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Higher Mill, Souracre, Stalybridge, Lancashire.]

1841 - Aged 23 (Cotton Rover) at Higher Mill, Heyrod, Stayley, Lancs;

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about Joseph Lawton & family - Aged 50 (Cotton Spinner) at Heyrod with wife Sarah and five children.

Name: Joseph Lawton - Age: 50 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1791 - Gender: Male - Civil Parish: Ashton Under Lyne - Hundred: Salford - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: Higher Mill, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Hartshead - Occupation: Cotton Spinner - Registration district: Ashton and Oldham - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - Piece: 33 - Book: 4 - Folio: 20 - Page Number: 33 -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Joseph Lawton _ Head - age 50 - Cotton Spinner - (Not born in Cheshire)
Sarah (Garlick) Lawton - Wife - age 50 - Housewife - " "
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 25 - Cotton Tenter
James Lawton - Son - age 20 - Cotton Rover
John Lawton - Son - age 15 - Cotton Piecer
Anne Lawton - Dau - age 15 - Setter In Cotton
Robert Lawton - Son - age 13 - Cotton Piecer

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.3 Higher Mill, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Hartshead, Lancashire.]

- On 1851 England Census about Joseph Lawton & Family

Name: Joseph Lawton -Age: 62 - Estimated birth year: abt 1789 - Relation: Head - Spouse's name: Sarah (Garlick) Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley Wood, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Ashton under Lyne - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No.3 Higher Mill, Souracre - Occupation: Cotton Spinner - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Hartshead - ED: 1f - Neighbors: Neddy Shelmerdine - Household schedule number: 3 - Piece: 2238 - Folio: 151 - Page Number: 1

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Joseph Lawton - Head - age 62 - Cotton Spinner - B: Stayley Wood, Cheshire
Sarah (Garlick) Lawton - Wife - age 62 - Housewife - B: Meltham, Almondbury, Yorks:
James Lawton - Son - Unm - age 32 - Cotton Rover - B: Stalybridge, Lancashire
Robert Lawton - Son - Unm - age 22 - Cotton Spinner - B: Stalybridge, Lancashire

1851 - Aged 32 (Cotton Rover) at No.3 Higher Mill, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire.

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Age 42]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Age 52]

Infant son of Martha Lawton of Greenacres, died aged 12 weeks old.

Burial - [date: 02 MAR 1824] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

Occupation -
Farmers Son / Labourer - Cotton Spinner

Baptism - [date: 11 JAN 1824] [place: St. Michaels Parish Church, Mottram.]

- St. Michaels' Mottram Church - Actual Baptism Register 1824 - Page: 241 - Record: 1926 - 11th January 1824 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Hugh & Mary Lawton (Clothier) of Stayley - By me: J.Todd (Curate)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Rook Hall, Ashes Fold, Mottram Old Road, Stayley.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about Hugh Lawton & family

Name: Hugh Lawton - Age: 40 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Rook Hall, Stayley - Occupation: Farmer & Clothier - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne
- Sub registration district: Stayley - Neighbors:

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Hugh Lawton - Head - age 40 - Farmer & Clothier
Mary (Goddard) Lawton - Wife - age 40
John Lawton - Son - age 20 -
Alice Lawton 18
James Lawton 16
George Lawton 14
Hugh Lawton 11
Mary Ann Lawton 8
Ann Lawton 4

Mary Bottomly 40

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.14 Oxford Street, Stayley, Cheshire.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 27 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Elizabeth (Pearson)Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Stayley - Ecclesiastical parish: St Pau's - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street Address: Oxford Street, @ Copley - Occupation: Cotton Spinner - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration District: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration District: Mottram - ED: 2c - Household Schedule Number: 93 - Piece: 2239 - Folio: 388 - Page Number: 28

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 27 - Cotton Spinner
Elizabeth (Pearson) Lawton - Wife - age 25
George Lawton - Son - age 4
Samuel Hurst Lawton - Son - age 8 Months

Marriage Note

Cheshire Marriage indexes for the years: 1846

Surname Forename(s) Surname Forename(s) Year Church / Register Office Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James PEARSON Elizabeth 1846 Ashton under Lyne, St Michael Tameside CE4/5/210

1851 Census - Aged 27 (Cotton Spinner) at 14 Oxford St. Stayley. This James Lawton is probably related to the Hannah (Lawton) Wilkinson and the Lawton's of Hollingworth - Needs following-up

Baptism 11 Jan 1824 - James, son of Hugh & Mary (Hurst) Lawton of Stayley (Clothier)

I'll tell you what little I know about my father's roots. Richard Moss Lawton was born on 19 April, 1894 in Stalybridge, Cheshire, England. He came to Canada in 1912 and married my mother in 1924. He died 12 November 1929. I am his only child. Richard's parents were Samuel Lawton (1858-1926) and Mary Ellen Moss (1864-1927). Samuel died in Mossley, Lancashire, England. Mary Ellen then moved to Montreal to be with her daughter Christine and died there. They all belonged to the Church of England.

My father had an older brother Hubert (b. about 1886 and d. in the1960s), who had one daughter Dorothy (b.1919). Hubert's wife's name was Mary.They remained in the Lancashire area, where Dorothy married and had one son, Paul. Richard's older sister Christine (b. about 1892 and d. about 1960). Christine married a Charles Blease, also from England. They emigrated to Montreal, Canada where they had two daughters Nellie and Lillian, who were born around 1920 or a bit earlier. I have lost touch with my three first cousins. According to the 1901 census, Richard had one older brother and several younger sisters. The girls evidently died as infants and the boy as a teenager. This is really all I have, but Richard's grandparents were possibly James and Elizabeth Lawton, also of Stalybridge. In the 1881 census, Elizabeth was a widow (b. about 1858), Samuel was 23, Elizabeth Ann was 19, and Robert was 28.

Occupation -
Cotton Spinner

Burial - [date: 07 MAR 1868] [place: St. Paul's Churchyard, Copley, Stayley, Cheshire. (Old Yard)]

- St. Paul's Parish Church - Actual Burial Register - 1868 - Page: 237 - Record: 1892 - 7th March 1868 - JAMES LAWTON of Stayley - Aged: 44 Years - By me: J.D.Paulett

Baptism - [date: 11 JAN 1824] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

- St. Michael's Church, Mottram - Actual Baptism Register - Page: 241 - Record: 1926 - 11th January 1824 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Hugh & Mary Lawton of Stayley - Rover - By me: J. Turner (Vicar)

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: Jan_Mar 1824 @ Mottram Old Road, Stayley
Christening: 11 JAN 1824 Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: Hugh Lawton - Mother: Mary (Hurst)
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C749299

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Age 16 @ Rook Hall, Old Mottram Road, Stayley.]

- on 1841 England Census about James Lawton - [1825-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 16 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Rook Hall Farm, Mottram Old Road, Stayley - Occupation: - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stayley -

Household Members: Name Age
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Hugh Lawton - Head - age 40
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 40
John Lawton - Son - age 20
Alice Lawton - Dau - age 18
James Lawton - Son - age 16
George Lawton - Son - age 14
Hugh Lawton - Son - age 11
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 8
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 4
Mary Bottomley - age 40

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.14 Oxford Street, Stayley.]

Notes: - On 1851 England Census about James Lawton - [1824-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 27 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Elizabeth - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Stayley - Ecclesiastical parish: St. Paul's - Town: Stalybridge - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: No.14 Oxford Street, Stayley, Cheshire.- Occupation: - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Mottram - ED: 2c - Household schedule number: 93

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 27
Elizabeth (Pearson) Lawton - Wife - age 25
George Penny Lawton - Son - age 4
Samuel Hurst Lawton - Son - age 8 Months

Census - [date: 1861] [place: No.27 Oxford Street, Stayley, Cheshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1861 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 36 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Elizabeth - Gender: Male - Where born: Staleybridge, Cheshire, England
- Civil Parish: Stayley - Ecclesiastical parish: St Paul's Copley - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: No.27 Oxford Street, Copley, - Occupation: - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children - Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stalyey - ED: 4d - Neighbors: - Household schedule number: 74 -

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 36
Elizabeth (Pearson) Lawton - Wife - age 34
George Penny Lawton - Son - age 14
Robert Lawton - Son - age 8
Mary H Lawton - Dau - age 5
Samuel Lawton - Son - age 3

Mar. License - [date: 1844-CE4/3/337] [place: Tameside BMD Registry Office, Dukinfield, Cheshire.]

Marriage Note

Marriage: 22 Jan 1844 St Michael and All Angels, Ashton under Lyne, Lancs. - James Lawton - (X), Full, Spinner, bachelor, Hooley Hill - Hannah Beech - (X), Full, spinster, Hooley Hill - Groom's Father: Samuel Lawton, Overlooker - Bride's Father: James Beech, Stonemason - Witness: James Beech, (X); Thomas Grimshaw - Married by Banns by: C T Quirk - Register: Marriages 1842 - 1844, Page 169, Entry 337 - Source: LDS Film 1550973

Marriage Note

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1844 - LAWTON James - Married - MARLOR Ann F - @ Oldham, St. Mary's - Oldham - 1844-CE235/5/414

Mother: Esther and Sister Sarah

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Tintwistle]

1861 England Census
about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Samuel
Mother's Name: Esther
Gender: Male
Where born: Staley, Cheshire, England

Civil Parish: Tintwistle
Ecclesiastical parish: Christchurch
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England

Street address: Tintwistle (Christchurch)

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Ashton Under Lyne
Sub-registration district: Mottram
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 185
Household Members: Name Age
Esther Green - Wife - age 51
George Green - Son - age 19
Samuel Green - Head - age 46 - Farmer of 56 acres employing 2 men - Mossley or Matley
James Lawton - Son-in-Law - age 37 - Farmer of 45 acres
Sarah Lawton - Daughter-in-Law - age 17
Isaac Shores Farm Servant - age 15 - Agricultural Salesman - Born: Holmfirth, Yorks.

27th February 1825 - James son of James & Ann Lawton of Lees in Ashton Parish - Manufacturer - Born 25th November 1824 - St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees. - Baptism Records

Baptism - [date: 27 FEB 1825] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

Baptism - [date: 12 MAR 1826] [place: St. George's Parish Church, Mossley, Lancashire.]

t. George's Parish Church, Baptism register: 1826 -Page: 3 - Record: 17 - 12th march 1826 - JOHN, Son of James Lawton (Clothier) and Ann his Wife of Carrbrook, Mossley.

Infant son of Martha Lawton of Greenacres, who died aged 8 months old.

Burial - [date: 08 FEB 1827] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register - 1827 - Page: 289 - Record: 2305 - 3rd February 1827 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged 8 Months - Son of Martha Lawton of Greenacres, Oldham. - By me: John Sutcliffe (Curate)

- Bishops Transcripts of St. Chad's Burial Register - 1827 - Page: 54 - Record: 28 - 3rd February 1827 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged 8 Months - Son of Martha Lawton of Greenacres, Oldham. - By me: John Sutcliffe (Curate)

Child of William and Anne Lawton of Stalybridge (Tenter)

Baptism - [date: 11 MAR 1827] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

1841 - ID 2794 - Age 13 (Cotton Piecer) at Road End/10, Greenfield. 1851 - Aged 24 (Hand Loom Weaver) at Boarshurst with John Radcliffe When James Lawton married Hannah Radcliffe on the 5th December 1850 at St. Chad's Church, Rochdale. He was 23 years old, a batchelor and a Spinner, he lived in Saddleworth and his father James Lawton was a Weaver. Hannah Radcliffe was 25 years old, a Spinster. She lived in Saddleworth and her father was John Radcliffe a Carrier. By Banns & both signed.

Occupation -
Woollen Hand Loom Weaver & Cotton Piecer

Baptism - [date: 12 JUL 1827] [place: New Wesleyan Chapel, Uppermill.]

Baptised: - JAMES - Son of James Lawton, Clothier, of Roadend, in the Township of Quick, Parish of Saddleworth and County of York. and of MARY his Wife, who was the daughter of Thomas & Deborah Shaw, was born on the Third day of June, One Thousand Eight Hundren and Twenty Seven, and was Baptised on the 12th day of July, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Seven in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, by me: Thos ???????

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Road End/10, Greenfield, Saddleworth.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Boarshurst, Greenfield, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

1851 - Aged 24 (Hand Loom Weaver) at the house of John Radcliffe (Father-in-Law) at Boarshurst, Greenfield.

1851 - Aged 23 at Abel Cooper Bldgs, Mottram.

Occupation -
Washer at Printworks

Burial - [date: 23 JUL 1899] [place: St. Michael's Churchyard, Mottram - Plot: K, Grave 1031]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Abel Cooper Bldgs, Mottram.]

Baptism 15 Jul 1827 - James, son of JOHN & MARY Lawton

Baptism - [date: 15 JUL 1827] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

1901 Census -This James Lawton is the Greengrocer/Black Pea vendor, father of Joseph Bradbury Lawton (Married Martha )

1851Census - Aged 23 (Bread Baker) at Stonebreaks, Springhead.
1861 Census - Aged 33 (Greengrocer) at Shudehill, Delph, Son of Mary Lawton
1871 Census - Aged 43 (Flannel Weaver) at Daisy Hill, New Delph.
1881 Census - Aged 53 at Daisy Hill, Thurston Clough (Retired Black Pea Saloon Keeper) with wife Martha (Mallaieu) Lawton (54)
1891 Census - Age 63 at Daisy Hill, Thurston Clough - Living on own means with second wife Eliza (Kershaw) Lawton
1901 Census - Age 73 at Lawton Terrace, Delph. Living on his own means with third wife Susanna.

Occupation -
Bread Baker - Greengrocer & Black Pea vendor

Burial - [date: JAN_MAR 1907] [place: Saddleworth]

Baptism - [date: 04 MAY 1828] [place: Delph, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Saddleworth.]

- Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Delph. - Baptism Record: 158 - 4th May 1828. - JAMES LAWTON, The Son of JAMES LAWTON of Garners, in the Parish of Saddleworth in the County of York - Joiner - and of MARY his wife, who was the Daughter of JOSEPH & MARY BRADBURY, was born on the 29th Day of March in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand, Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Eight. And was solemnly baptised with water, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, on the Fourth day of May, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Eight, by me Robert L. Lushes.

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: 29 MAR 1828 @ Garners Farm, Delph
Christening: 04 MAY 1828 Wesleyan, Delph, Yorkshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: JAMES LAWTON - Mother: MARY BRADBURY
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C079991 1786 - 1837 0816617 (RG4 3029) Film 6910277 Film

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Lees Brook, Lees, Oldham.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Stonebreaks, Springhead, Saddleworth.]

- on 1851 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 23 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Martha - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate St Ann's - County: Yorkshire - Country: England

Street address: Stonebreaks, Springhead, Saddleworth.

Occupation: Bread Baker - Condition as to marriage: Married without children

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 4 - Household schedule number: 121

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 23 - Bread Baker
Martha (Mallalieu) Lawton - Wife - age 24 - Assistant Baker

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Shude Hill, Delph, Saddleworth]

- 1861 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-1907]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 33 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Martha - Mother's Name: Mary - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: St Thomas, Friarmere - County: Yorkshire
- Country: England

Street address: Shude Hill, Delph, Saddleworth.

Occupation: Bread Baker & Grocer - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 11 - Household schedule number: 42

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 33 - Baker & Grocer
Martha Lawton - Wife - age 34
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 9
Betty Lawton - Dau - age 6
Joseph B Lawton - Son - age 3
David H Lawton - Son - age 2 Months
Mary (Bradbury) Lawton - Widowed Mother - age 68 - Baker

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Daisy Hill, Knarr Barn Lane, Delph.]

- on 1871 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 43 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Martha - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity - Town: Thurston Clough, Delph - County: Yorkshire - Country: England

Street address: Daisy Hill, Knarr Barn, Thurston Clough, Delph, Saddleworth.

Occupation: Grocer - Condition as to marriage: Married with children

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 9 - Household schedule number: 38

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 43
Martha Lawton - Wife - age 44
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 19
Betty Lawton - Dau - age 16
Joseph Bradbury Lawton - Son - age 13
David H Lawton - Son - age 10

Census - [date: 1881] [place: Daisy Hill, Knarr Barn Lane, Delph.]

- on 1881 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 52 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Martha - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Saddleworth - County: Yorkshire - Country: England

Street address: Daisy Hill, Oldham Road, Thurston Clough, Delph.

Condition as to marriage: Married - Occupation: Retired Black Pea Saloon Keeper

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 9 -

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 52
Martha Lawton - Wife - age 54

James Evans - Lodger - age 29
Edgar Tomlinson - Lodger - age 20

Census - [date: 1891] [place: Daisy Hill, Thurston Clough, Delph.]

- 1891 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-1907]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 63 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828 - Relation: Head - Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: St Paul's - Town: Dobcross - County: Yorkshire
- Country: England

Street address: Daisy Hill, Oldham Road, Thurston Clough, Delph, Saddleworth.

Occupation: Retired Shopkeeper - Living on own means. - Condition as to marriage: Married to Eliza

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 9 -

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 63 - Living on own means
Eliza Lawton - Wife - age 52

Census - [date: 1901] [place: Lawton Terrace, Stoneswood, Delph, Saddleworth.]

- on 1901 England Census about James Lawton - [1828-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 73 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Susanna - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England

Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity - Town: Stoneswood - County: Yorkshire - Country: England

Street address: Lawton Terrace, Delph, Saddleworth.

Occupation: Retired - Condition as to marriage: Married

Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Delph - ED: 6 - Household schedule number: 31

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 73
A. Susanna Lawton - Wife - age 62

Marriage Note

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1850

LAWTON James - Married - MALLALIEU Martha @ Saddleworth, St. Chad's - Oldham - 1850-CE243/2/348

Marriage Note

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1889

LAWTON James - Married - KERSHAW Eliza @ Oldham Register Office or Registrar Attended - Oldham - 1889-RM/62/161

Marriage Note

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1899

BROWN Susannah - Married - LAWTON James @ Tonge, St Michael - Rochdale - 1899-CE25/3/113

Baptism - [date: 15 FEB 1829] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

Baptism - [date: 04 SEPT 1829] [place: Providence Chapel, Springhead. Saddlwth.]

- Baptism: JAMES LAWTON - Son of Jarvis and Hannah Lawton of Lees - Born: 26th August 1829 & Baptised: September 4th 1829

- This JAMES LAWTON is recorded as being the 4th Son of Hugh & Jane Lawton of Castle. (Verify)

1851 - Aged 21 (Warehouseman) at Castle, Carrbrook, Micklehurst.

Occupation - [date: 1851]
Cotton Warehouseman

Christening - [date: 30 AUG 1829] [place: 4th Son of Hugh & Jenny (Howard) of Castle]

Baptism - [date: 30 AUG 1829] [place: Mossley Methodist New Connexion, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire.]

- Baptism: 30 Aug 1829 @ Methodist New Connexion, Mossley, Lancashire, England - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Hugh Lawton & Jane (formerly Howard) - Born: 24 Jul 1829 - Abode: Castle, Micklehurst. - Occupation: Clothier - Notes: This is their 4th son. Mother is daughter of Thomas Howard of Castle, Mottram Parish. - Baptised by: Mr Seaton - Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 69, Entry 3 - Source: LDS Film 2357134

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Castle Farm, Carrbrook, Micklehurst, Cheshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about Hugh & Jane (jenny) Lawton of Castle Farm, Micklehurst..

Name: Hugh Lawton - Age: 45 - Estimated birth year: abt 1796 - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale
- Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Castle Farm, Micklehurst, Cheshire - Occupation: Farmer - Registration district: - Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stayley - Piece: 102 - Book: 1 - Folio: 5 - Page Number: 5

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Hugh Lawton - Head - age 45 - Farmer - B: Bottoms, Stayley
Jenny (Howard) Lawton - Farmers Wife - age 40
John Lawton - Son - age 15 - Cotton Piecer
James Lawton - Son - age 11- Scholar
Alice Lawton - Dau - age 9 - Scholar - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Thomas Howard Lawton - Son - age 5 - Invalid

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Castle Farm, Carrbrook, Micklehurst, Cheshire.]

1851 - Aged 21 (Cotton Warehouseman) at Castle Farm, Micklehurst.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.10 Hadfield Street, Stalybridge, Lancashire.]

1851 - Stepson, Aged 20 (Cotton Piecer) at No.10 Hadfield Street, Stalybridge, Lancashire, living with Strpfather William Lowe and mother Hannah (lawton) Lowe.

James Lawton kept the "Blue Bell" beerhouse from 1874-1893

Occupation -
Beer Seller

Census - [date: 1881] [place: 59 Melbourne St, Stalybridge. Beerhouse]

Marriage Note

LAWTON James & LAWTON Martha @ Ashton under Lyne, St Michael Tameside 1852-CE4/8/190

- 1841 - Age 8 years at Shaws / 02, Uppermill
1851 - Age 18 (Woollen Cloth Finisher) at Haybottom, Bockin, Friezland.

- 1856 - Married ELLEN WORSNIP at Rochdale St. Chad's in 1856 - Witnesses were John Thomas Lawton & Mary Ann Lunn.
- 1858 - Married Maria Bentley at Wesleyan Chapel, Ashton-u-Lyne

- 1841Census - Age 8 @ Shaws, Uppermill
- 1851 Census - Aged 18 (Woollen cloth finisher) at Hay Bottom, Friezland
- 1861 Census - Aged 28 (Cotton Stripper) at New Earth Cottages, Roughtown. 1861 - PRO Ref: RG9 Piece: 3243 Folio: 38 Page: 26 Sch: 31
- 1881 Census - Aged 48 (Carder) at New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley.
- 1891 Census - Aged 58 (Cotton Carder) at 13 New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley.
- 1901 Census - Aged 68 (Retired Cotton Carder) at 22 Clive St, Waterloo, Ashton

- Memorial Inscription at St George's Church, Mossley.
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In loving memory of James LAWTON of Waterloo, Ashton-under-Lyne, who died June 23rd 1908 in his 77th year. Also Maria, his beloved wife who died December 16th 1915 in her 85th year. "At rest". Also their grandson Gunner George W. LAWTON R.F.A. killed in action in France, June 27th 1917 "Noble and True". Also their grandson Pte. Harold LAWTON killed in action in France November 2nd 1916 aged 29 years.

Marriages Dec 1858 (>99%)
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Bentley Maria Ashton 8d 823
Fish Samuel Ashton under Lyne 8d 823
Lamb Bridget Ashton 8d 823
Lawton James Ashton 8d 823

Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1856 - LAWTON, James - and - WORSNIP, Ellen - Married @ Rochdale, St Chad's - Rochdale - 1856-CE11/23/253

Marriages Dec 1856 (>99%)
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Lawton James Rochdale 8e 11
Lawton Mary Ann Rochdale 8e 11
Mills Abraham Rochdale 8e 11
Worsnip Ellen Rochdale 8e 1

Occupation -
Cotton Stripper Carder

Residence - [date: 1856] [place: Bageley Hill, Roughtown, Mossley, Saddleworth.]

Burial - [date: 27 JUN 1908] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

- St. George's Parish Church - Actual Burial Register - 1908 - Page: 269 - Record: 2149 - 27th June 1908 - JAMES LAWTON od 26 Clive Street, Waterloo, Ashton-u-Lyne - Aged: 75 years - By me: F. Bradshaw (Incumbent)

Baptism - [date: 30 SEP 1832] [place: Ebenezer Methodist Chapel, Uppermill.]

John Lawton - Mentioned in the record of James Lawton
Name: John Lawton
gender: Male
Wife: Anne
Son: James Lawton

Other information in the record of James Lawton from England Births and Christenings

Name: James Lawton
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 30 Sep 1832
Christening Date (Original): 30 SEP 1832
Christening Place: UPPER MILL EBENEZER CHAPEL INDEPENDENT, SADDLEWORTH, YORK, ENGLAND
Father's Name: John Lawton
Mother's Name: Anne
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C08518-1
System Origin: England-ODM
GS Film number: 0828154 (RG4 2817)

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Hay Bottoms, Friezland, Saddleworth.]

1851 - Aged 18 (Woollen Cloth Finisher) at Hay Bottoms, Friezland.

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about JOHN LAWTON - [1806-1882]

Name: John Lawton - Age: 44 - Estimated birth year: abt 1807 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Ann (Turner) Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Fairbanks, Diggle, Saddleworth - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Friezland - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Haybottoms, Bockin, Friezland.- Occupation: Woollen Hand Loom Weaver - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Uppermill - ED: 12 - Neighbors: Thomas Broadbent (Burler) and James Whitworth (Weaver) - Household schedule number: 18 - Piece: 2290 - Folio: 581
- Page Number: 4

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Lawton - Head - age 44 - Hand Loom Weaver - B: Diggle, Saddleworth.
Ann (Turner) Lawton - Wife - age 38 - Woollen Spinner
James Lawton 18 - Woollen Cloth Finisher
John Thomas Buckley Lawton - Son - age 16 - Woolen Cloth Finisher
Hannah Lawton 14 - Cotton Piecer
Mary I Lawton - Dau - age 7 - Scholar
Amelia A Lawton - Dau - age 2 - At Home
Abner Turner - Father-in-Law - age 64 - Woollen Hand Loom Weaver

Census - [date: 1841?] [place: 1835 James]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Where born: Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Rochdale
Hundred: Agbrigg (Upper Division)
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address: Mount Pleasant, Roughtown, Mossley, Lydgate
Occupation: Cotton Piecer
Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub-registration district: Delph
Neighbors:
Piece: 1279
Book: 6
Folio: 10
Page Number: 12

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Lawton - Head - age 30
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 25
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 10
Joseph Lawton - Son - age 8
James Lawton - Son - age 6
Sarah Lawton - Dau - age 4
Robert Lawton - Son - age 2

Census - [date: 1851?] [place: 1835 James @ Mount Pleasant, Roughtown, Saddleworth.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 16 - Estimated birth year: abt 1835 - Relation: Son - Father's name: John Lawton - Mother's name: Mary Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate St Ann's - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Mount Pleasant, Roughtown, Mossley, Lydgate - Occupation: Piecer - Condition as to marriage: Unmarried - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district:Delph - ED: 01
- Neighbors - Household schedule number: 137 - Piece: 2290 - Folio: 22 - Page Number: 37

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Lawton - Head - age 43 - Cotton Spinner - Ashton, Lancs:
Mary Lawton 38 - B: Saddleworth, Yorks
Joseph Lawton - Son - age 18 - Cotton Piecer
James Lawton - Head - age 16 - Cotton Piecer
Sarah Lawton - Dau - age 14 - Power Loom Weaver
Robert Lawton - Son age 10 - Cotton Piecer

Census - [date: 1861] [place: New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 28 - Estimated birth year: 1833 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Maria Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley - Occupation: Cotton Stripper - Condition as to marriage: Married with one child - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mil - ED: 9 - Neighbors: - Household schedule number: 131 - Piece: 3242 - Folio: 38 - Page Number: 26

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 28
Maria (Bentley) Lawton - Wife - age 29
Herbert Lawton - Son - age 3 Months

Census - [date: 1891] [place: No.13 New Earth Cottages, Roughtown]

1891 - Aged 58 (Cotton Carder) at 13 New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley.

- NOTES - On 1891 England Census about James Lawton & Family of No. 13 New Earth Cottages

Name: James Lawton - Age: 58 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Maria - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: St John the Baptist - Town: Mossley - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: No.13 New Earth Cottages, Roughtown - Occupation: Minder - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Employment status: Worker - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 9b - Neighbors: Widow Ann Batty & adult children

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 58 - Cotton Carder
Maria Lawton - Wife - age 59
Herbert Lawton - Son - Widower - age 30 - Self Actor Minder
James W Lawton - Son - age 17 - Cotton Piecer
George W Lawton - G/Son - age 1 Month - At home

Hannah Robinson - Niece - age 24
Sally Robinson - Sister-in-Law - age 57 - Cotton Weaver - B: Saddleworth, Yorks

Census - [date: 1901] [place: No.22 Clive St, Waterloo, Ashton-u-Lyne.]

Death Note

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1908

Surname Forename(s) Age or Date of Birth Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James 75 1908 Mossley Tameside 1908-MOS/9/46

Marriage Note

- St, Chad's Church, Rochdale - Marriage Register - Page: 127 - Record: 253 - 5th October 1856 - JAMES LAWTON - Age 23 - Batchelor - Cotton Grinder - Of Saddleworth - Father: John Lawton (Twister-in) amd - ELLEN WORSNIP - Age 23 - Spinster of Saddleworth - Ny Banns Publshed - By me: Henry Garnet - James Lawton signed the register amd Ellen Worsnip made her mark (X) - Witnesses were: John Thomas Lawton & Mary Ann Lunn

Marriage Note

- Wesleyan Methodist Chapel - Ashton - Marriage Register - 12th December 1858 - JAMES LAWTON - Age: 26 - Widower - Cotton Stripper - Of Stamford Road, Mossley - Father: John Lawton Woollen Twister - Married - MARIA BENTLEY - Age: 27 - Spinster - Power Loom Weaver - Of Stamford Road, Mossley - Father: Abraham Bentley - Power Loom Weaver - By Certificate - By me: Thomas Short - Registrar: Benjamin Seymore - James Lawton signed the Register & Maria Bentley made her mark (x) - Witnesses were: Amos Robinson & Sally Bentley.

NOTES:

Infant son of Robert & Mary Lawton of Stalybridge. Could have been twin brother of Daniel.??

Burial - [date: 10 MAR 1833] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

St. Chad's Burial Register - 10th March 1833 - LAWTON James, infant son of Robert & Mary Lawton of Stalybridge.

Baptism - [date: 14 JAN 1833] [place: Independent Chapel, Stalybridge.]

JAMES LAWTON - Male
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Birth: Jan_Mar 1833 @ Stalybridge, Lancashire.
Christening: 14 JAN 1833 Independent, Stalybridge, Cheshire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: ROBERT LAWTON - Mother: MARY
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C076831 1789 - 1820 0020051 (RG4 2398) Film 0883997 Film - C076831 1831 - 1837 0020051 (RG4 2521) Film 6906831 Film

1901 - Aged 68 (Retired Carder) at Waterloo, Ashton. - This the James Lawton of New Earth St, Roughtown

Occupation -
Cotton Carder

Census - [date: 1901 CENSUS] [place: Waterloo, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancs;]

9th August 1833 - James, son of George & Betty Lawton of Carrion Crow, Oldham - Rover - St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees - Baptism records.

Baptism - [date: 04 AUG 1833] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees.]

Baptism - [date: 04 AUG 1833] [place: St. John's Parish Church, Hey, Lees, Nr. Oldham.]

- St. John the Baptist Church, Hey Lees - Baptism Register - 1833 - Page: 214 - Record; 1706 - 4th August 1833 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of George & Batty Lawton of 'Carrion Crow', Oldham - Cotton Rover - By J. Mattington (Curate)

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Spring Hill Brow, Greenacres, Oldham]

Baptised 12th October 1834 - James son of John (Spinner) & Mary Lawton of Mossley

1851 - Aged 16 (Cotton Piecer) at Mount Pleasant, Roughtown, Mossley.

James, son of John Lawton of Roughtown, buried 27th November 1851, aged 17

Occupation -
Cotton Piecer

Burial - [date: 27 NOV 1851] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

St. George's Churchyard - James, son of John Lawton of Roughtown, buried 27th November 1851, aged 17 years.

Baptism - [date: 12 OCT 1834] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Mt. Pleasant, Roughtown, Mossley, Sadd;]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Mount Pleasant, Roughtown, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: New Earth Cottages, Roughtown, Mossley]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: 1833
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Maria Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Saddleworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

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Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub-registration district: Upper Mill
ED, institution, or vessel: 9
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 131
Piece: 3242
Folio: 38
Page Number: 26
Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 28 - Cotton Stripper - B: Saddleworth
Maria Lawton - Wife - age 29 - At Home
Herbert Lawton - Son - age 3 Months

Death Note

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1851 - LAWTON James - Died aged 17 - @ Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - 1851-UPP/6/4

Occupation -
Cotton Mill Warehouseman

Baptism - [date: 07 JUN 1835] [place: St. Michaels Parish Church, Mottram.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Bottoms, Stayley, Cheshire, England.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about James Lawton - Aged 6 years (Shopkeepers Son) at Bottoms, Stayley.

- on 1841 England Census about James Lawton - [1835-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 6 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835 - Gender: Male - Where born: Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England - Street address: Bottoms, Stayley, Cheshire - Occupation: Scholar - Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub registration district: Stayley -

Household Members: Name Age
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John Lawton - Head - age 33
Hannah Lawton - Wife - age 32
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 8
James Lawton - Son - age 6
Edward Lawton - Son - age 5
Harriet Lawton - Dau - age 3
Jane Lawton - Dau - age 1

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Roughtown, Mossley, Saddleworth, Yorks;]

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about John Lawton & Family - [1808-

Name: John Lawton - Age: 43 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1808 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Hannah - Gender: Male - Where born: Bottoms, Stayley, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate - County: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Roughtown, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.- Occupation: Grocers Shopkeeper - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Uppermill - ED: 9 - Household schedule number: 198

Household Members: Name Age
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John Lawton - Head - age 43 - Grocers Shopkeeper - B: Bottoms, Stayley
Hannah Lawton - Wife - age 42 - Grocer & Domestic Duties - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Ann Lawton - Dau - age 18 - Cotton Power Loom Weaver - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
James Lawton - Dau - age 16 - Cotton Warehouseman - B: Bottoms Stayley
Edward Lawton - Son - age 14 - Cotton Piecer - B: Bottoms
Harriet Lawton - Dau - age 12 - Cotton Power Loom Weaver - B: Bottoms
Jane Lawton - Dau - age 10 - Scholar - B: Bottoms
Betty Lawton - Dau - age 8 - Scholar - B: Bottoms
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 6 - Scholar - B: Bottoms

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Not found]

1851 - Aged 16 at 74 Caroline St, Stalybridge.

Occupation -
Wheelwrights Son

Census - [date: 1851 CENSUS] [place: 74 Caroline Street, Stalybridge.]

Baptism - [date: 14 FEB 1836] [place: Providence Chapel, Springhead. Saddlwth.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not located in Saddleworth.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Valley Mills, Wrigley Fold, Matley, Stayley, Cheshire.]

1841 - Aged 4 years at Valley Mills, Wrigley Fold, Stayley, Cheshire, Living with parents John & Janet Lawton and younger brother John Edward

- on 1841 England Census about James Lawton -

Name: James Lawton - Age: 4 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836 - Gender: Male - Where born: Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale - Hundred: Macclesfield - County: Cheshire - Country: England

Street address: Valley Mill, Wrigley Fold, Matley Lane, Stayley, Cheshire.

Registration district: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration district: Stayley -

Household Members: Name Age
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John Lawton - Head - age 33
Janet Lawton - Wife - age 30
James Lawton - Son - age 4
John Edwd Lawton - Son - age 2

Census - [date: 1851]

Census - [date: 1881]

This information need verifying, not sure if it's the right James Lawton (Follow-up)

James LAWTON Head M Male 45 Mottram Farmer 60 Acres
Elizabeth LAWTON Wife M Female 41 Wilmslow
Charlotte E. FARRINGTON Niece U Female 12 Wilmslow
Margaret FARRINGTON Niece U Female 10 Wilmslow
Joel BOLSOVER Servant U Male 23 Hope, Derby, England Farm Servant

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Source Information:
Dwelling Colshaw Hall Farm
Census Place Bollin Fee, Cheshire, England
Family History Library Film 1341839
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 3500 / 63
Page Number 11

1861 - Aged 25 (Joiner) at Dobcross

Occupation -
Carpenter & Joiner

Census - [date: 1861 CENSUS] [place: Dobcross, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Burial - [date: 15 AUG 1866] [place: Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross Burial Register - Page: 42 - Record: 330 - 15th Augustt 1866 - JAMES LAWTON of Dobcross, aged 30 years - Thomas Openshaw(Vicar)

Burial - [date: 12 MAY 1837] [place: St. Bartholowmew, Marsden, Almondbury, Yorks:]

Baptism - [date: 15 JAN 1837] [place: St. Bartholowmew, Marsden, Almondbury, Yorks:]

St. Bartholomew, Marsden in Almondbury Chapel - Baptism Register - Page: 171 - Record: 1364 - 15th January 1837 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of William Lawton (Labourer) and Hannah his wife of Waterside, Marsden - By me: E. Edwards (Curate)

Death Note

- In the ONS BDM Records from 1837 to 1841 - There is not a James Lawton Death recorded at Huddersfield.

Burial - [date: APR_JUN 1839]

Baptism - [date: 23 MAY 1837] [place: Providence Chapel, Springhead. Saddlwth.]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Not located in Saddleworth.]

1851 - Aged 12 (Scholar) at 21 Tame Street, Stalybridge. Son of William & Ann Lawton

Baptism - [date: 01 SEP 1839] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Cheshire.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: 21 Tame Street, Stalybridge]

Burial - [date: 24 APR 1840] [place: St. Paul's Church. Copley, Stayley, Chehsire. (Old Yard)]

- St. Paul's Parish Church, Stayley - Actual Burial Register - Page: 3 - Record: 17 - 24th April 1840 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of ROBERT LAWTON of Castle Hill, Stalybridge - Aged: 7 Days - By me: W. Worthouse- Officiating Minister

Baptism - [place: Son of Robert Lawton of Castle Hall]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Hunt Croft, Werneth, Nr. Hyde]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Hunt Croft, Werneth, Nr. Hyde]

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Quickview, Mossley, Saddleworth, Yorks;]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Not Found at Mossley Brow with rest of family]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Not found at 233 Manchester Rd.]

LAWTON, James. - Delph - Oldham - 1841-DEL/2/372

James, son of James Lawton of Rochdale, buried 15th December 1847, aged 7 years.

Burial - [date: 15 DEC 1847] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

St. George's Churchyard - James, son of James Lawton of Rochdale, buried 15th December 1847, aged 9 years

Baptism - [date: 14 MAR 1841] [place: St. George's Parish Church, Mossley, Lancashire.]

- St. Georges Parish Church, Mossley, Baptism Register - 1841 - Page: 128 - Record: 1020 - 14th March 1841 - JAMES. Son of JAMES & MARTHA LAWTON, Spinner of Lees, Saddleworth. by J. Keshall, (Curate)

Census - [date: 1841]

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Delph District of Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: COWPER - 1841-DEL/2/372

Occupation -
Woollen Carder

Census - [date: 1841] [place: Demense Drive, Stayley, Cheshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1841 England Census about Mary Band & Family

Name: Mary Band - Age: 35 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1806 - Gender: Female - Where born: Whitfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, England - Civil Parish: Mottram in Longden Dale -
Hundred: Macclesfield - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street Address: Demense Street, Copley, Stayley, Cheshire - Occupation: Clothing Mangler - Registration District: Ashton under Lyne - Sub-registration District: Stayley - Neighbours: - Piece: 102 - Book: 6 - Folio: 12 - Page Number: 18

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Mary Band - Head - Widow - age 35 - B: Glossop, Derbyshire
James Band - Son - age 15 - B: Stayley, Cheshire
Mary Band - Dau - age 15 - B: " "
Betty Band - Dau - age 5 -Scholar - B: " "
Samuel Band (Lawton) - G/Son - age 3 - At home - B: Stayley, Chehsire - (Illigitmate son of George Lawton & Hannah Band - Disability (Idiotic)

George Lawton - Head - age 20 - Cotton Weaver - B: Not born in Stayley
Hannah (Band) Lawton - Wife - age 20 - Cotton Piecer - B: Not born in Stayley, Cheshire
James Lawton - Son - age 2 months - At home
Maria Band - Sister-in-Law - age 13 - Scholar - B: Stayley, Cheshire

Census - [date: 1850] [place: Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut]

- NOTE: - On 1850 US Census about George Lawton & Family

Name: George Lawton -Gender: Male - Age: 34 - Birth Year: abt 1816 - Birthplace: Cheshire, England - Home in 1850: Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA - Occupation: Wollen Spinner - Industry: Yarn, Thread, and Fabric Mills - Line Number: 31 - Dwelling Number: 123 - Family Number: 123

Household Members: Name: Age:
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George Lawton - Head - age 34 - Wollen Spinner - B: Micklehurst, Cheshire, England
Harriet Lawton - Wife - age 30 - Housewife - B: England - (Hannah Band)
Samuel Lawton - Son - age 12 - (Disabled - Idiotic)
James Lawton - Son - age 9 - Scholar - B: England
Hugh Lawton - Son - age 7 - Scholar - B: England
Frank Lawton - Son - age 4 - At home - B: Connecticut

Census - [date: 1860] [place: Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut]

Burial - [date: APR_JUN 1842]

Birth Note

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1840 to 1845

Surname Forename(s) Mother's Maiden Name Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James SIMPSON 1842 Dukinfield Tameside 1842-DUK/9/6

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1840 to 1845

Surname Forename(s) Mother's Maiden Name Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James Henry SIMPSON 1844 Dukinfield Tameside 1844-DUK/14/57

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1851
Surname Forename(s) Mother's Maiden Name Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON Elizabeth Ellen SIMPSON 1851 Dukinfield Tameside 1851-DUK/28/44

Burial - [date: 31 MAR 1842] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley, Hartshead, Lancashire.]

- St. George's Parish Church, Mossley - Burial Register - 1842 - Page: 139 - Record: 1108 - 31st March 1842 - JAMES LAWTON - Aged: 2 Weeks - Son of Sarah Lawton of Carr Hill, Roughtown, Mossley - By me: J. Heschale (Minister)

Baptism - [date: 17 APR 1842] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

Death Note

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1842 - LAWTON James - Died aged 0 - @ Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - 1842-UPP/2/43

1851 - Age 8 years (Scholar) at Lane End, Quickedge, Lower Lydgate. 1901 Census - Age 59 at Oldham (Cotton Spinner Moulder) St. Michaels Baptism - 2nd April 1839 - James son of William (Spinner) & Mary Lawton of Mossley. (Born 31st January 1843) Ref: R10-Piece 4338, Folio-19, Page 33

Occupation -
Cotton Self Actor Minder

Baptism - [date: 02 APR 1843] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Lane End, Brookbottom, Mossley, Saddleworth.]

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about William Lawton & Family - [1817-

Name: William Lawton - Age: 34 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1817 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Mary - Gender: Male - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate St Ann's, Saddleworth - County: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Lane End, Brookbottom, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.- Occupation: Cotton Spinner - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - ED: 1 - Household schedule number: 58

Household Members: Name Age
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William Lawton - Head - age 34 - Cotton Spinner - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 32
Robert Ellam Lawton - Son - age 11
Thomas Lawton - Son - age 10
James Lawton - Son - age 8 -
Samuel Lawton - Son - age 5
John Lawton - Son - age 2
Joseph Lawton - Son - age 2 Months

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Waterside Cottages, Greenfield, Saddleworth.]

- NOTES: - On 1861 England Census about James & John Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 15 - Estimated birth year: 1846 - Relation: Boarder - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Friezland - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Waterside Cottages Greenfield - Occupation: - Condition as to marriage: Unm - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 13 - Neighbors: - Household schedule number: 124 - Piece: 3242 - Folio: 124 - Page Number: 24

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Ben Brown - Head - age 51- Labourer - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Ann Brown - Wife - age 51- Housekeeper - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Thomas Brown - Son - age 19 -Cotton Spinner - B: Saddleworth, Yorks
John Lawton - Boarder - age 16 - Cotton Piecer- B: Saddleworth, Yorks;
James Lawton - Boarder - age 15 - Cotton Piecer - B: " "

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Lydgate, Saddleworth.]

- NOTES: - On 1871 England Census about James Lawton - (1843-

Name: James Lawton - Age: 25 - Estimated birth year: abt 1846 - Relation: Husband - Spouse's Name: Jane Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 10 - Household schedule number: 166 - Piece: 4338 - Folio: 19 - Page Number: 33

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Whitehead - Head - age 48 - Cotton Piecer - B: Mossley, Lancs:
Hannah Whitehead - Wife - age 47 - B: Millbrook, Stayley, Cheshire.
James Whitehead - Son - age 18 - Cotton Piecer - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Jane Lawton - Daughter - age 22 - Cotton Speed Tenter - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
James Lawton - Son-in-Law - age 25 - Selfactor Minder -B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
John Lawton - Lodger - age 24 - (Brother of above James Lawton) - Cotton Piecer - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.16 Fields New Rd. Chadderton. Lancs.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Hey Top, Friezland, Saddleworth.]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Relation: Son
Mother's name: Margeret Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Saddleworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Friezland
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County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability:

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Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub-registration district: Uppermill
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 93
Piece: 2290
Folio: 611
Page Number: 25
Household Members:
Name Age
Margeret Lawton 31
John Lawton 6
James Lawton 5

James, son of Edward Lawton of Micklehurst, buried 27th June 1846, aged 2 years.

Burial - [date: 27 JUN 1846] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

St. George's Churchyard - Burial Register - Page: 8 - Record: 59 - JAMES LAWTON - Son of Edward Lawton of Micklehurst, buried 27th June 1846, aged 2 years - By me: J.H.C Wright

Baptism - [date: 19 MAY 1844] [place: St. George's Parish Church, Mossley, Lancashire.]

- St. Georges Parish Church, Mossley, Baptism Register - 1842 - Page: 149 - Record: 1190 - 19th May 1844 - JAMES, Son of EDWARD & MARY LAWTON, Woollen Manufacturer of Micklehurst, Mossley. by J. Keshall, (Curate)

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1841-STY/2/21
LAWTON James - Born: Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1844-STY/3/11

LAWTON, James. - Stayley, Tameside: - 1844-STY/3/11

Occupation -
Curate of St. John's Church, Dukinfield

Burial - [date: 1921] [place: St. James's Churchyard, Millbrook, Stayley, Cheshire.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.89 Lindell Street, Manchester]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 6 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845 - Relation: Son - Father's Name: George Lawton - Mother's Name: Hannah (Ligget) Lawton - Gender: Male - Where Born: Manchester, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: Manchester - Ecclesiastical parish: St George - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street Address: No.89 Lindell Street, - Occupation: Collectrors Son - Condition as to marriage: Child - Registration District: Manchester - Sub-registration District: St George - ED: 1n - Household Schedule Number: 159 - Piece: 2230 - Folio: 86 - Page Number: 44

Household Members: Name: Age:
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George Lawton - Head - age 43 - Collector - B: Manchester
Hannah (Ligget) Lawton - Wife - age 48
James Lawton - Son - age 6 - Scholar - B: Manchester
Maria Ligget - Sister-in-Law - age 34 - Bonnett maker - B: Manchester

Census - [date: 1861]

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.34 Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge, Dulinfield]

Census - [date: 1891]

Census - [date: 1901]

Census - [date: 1911]

Death Note

Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1921

Surname Forename(s) Age or Date of Birth Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James 77 1921 Mottram Tameside 1921-MOT/25/34

- Not proven - Doubful if this James is the Son of Hiram & Mary (Hurst)

Census - [date: 1850]

Census - [date: 1860] [place: Wolcottville, Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut.]

Name: James Lawton - Age: 16 - Birth Year: abt 1844 - Gender: Male - Birth Place: England - Home in 1860: Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut - Post Office: Wolcottville - Dwelling Number: 295 - Family Number: 305 - Attended School: Yes

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Hiram Lawton - Head - age 43 - Textile Spinner
Mary Lawton - Wife - age 37 - At home
James Lawton - Son - age 16
Rachel Lawton - Dau - age 8
Rollin Read - Male - age 11 - Scholar
Mary J Read - Female - age 7 - Scholar

Birth Note

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1840 to 1845

LAWTON James - Born: @ Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1844-STY/3/11

Oldham Birth Register Ref: 1844-UPP/4/215
1851 - Aged 6 years at Shaws, Uppermill.
1861 - Aged 16 (Cotton Operative) at Shaws, Uppermill.

Occupation -
Cotton Stripper

Burial - [date: 25 MAY 1870] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- St. Chad's Burial Register - 1870 - Page297 - Record: 2375 - 25th May 1870 - JAMES LAWTON, aged 25 years of Shaws, Uppermill - By: Richard Whitelock, Vicar. - (Son of James & Alice lawton of Shaws. Husband of Alice (Nee: Quarmby)

Baptism - [date: 08 SEP 1844] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

St. Chad's Baptism Register - 1844 - Page: 10 - Record: 79 - 8th September 1844 - JAMES (Twin) - Son of James Lawton (Weaver) and wife Alice of Peters

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- NOTES: - On 1851 England Census about Alice Santon [Lawton] - Name: Alice Santon [Alice Lawton] - Age: 54 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1797 - Relation: Wife - Spouse's Name: James - Gender: Female - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Saddleworth - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Shaws, Uppermill - Occupation: Housewife - Condition as to marriage: Married with Children - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub registration district: Uppermill - ED: 1 - Household schedule number: 27

Household Members: Name Age
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James Lawton - Head - age 37 - Stone Quarry Labourer
Alice Lawton - Wife - age 34 -
John Frederick Lawton - Son - age 13 - B: Saddleworth Fold
William Alfred Lawton - Son - age 10 - B: Saddleworth Fold
Mary Lawton - Dau - age 6 -
James Lawton - Son - age 6 -
Elizabeth Lawton - Dau - age 3 -

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Shaws, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- Oldham Birth Register Ref: 1845-UPP/4/498 - This person is James Lawton, the son of Charles Frederick & Margaret Lawton, who later moved away from Greenfield after the death of his Father and after his Mother re-married - at an early age.

- LAWTON James - Born: Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - UPP/4/498

- 1851 - Aged 5 years at Hey Top, Chew Valley, with widowed mother Margaret.
- 1861 - Aged 15 (Cotton Piecer) at Waterside Cottages with brother John Lawton, boarders with Ben & Ann Brown at Waterside Cottages. - Ann Brown has been identified as James & John's mother Margaret who re-married to Benjamin Brown

- (No Issue from the marriages of this JAMES LAWTON)

- ONS Marriages Index: Jul_Sep 1875 - DYSON, Elizabeth - Married - LAWTON, James @ Saddleworth, Oldham - 1875-Sep-9a/372 - (No issue from this marriage)

Occupation -
Cotton Minder / Cotton Mule Overlooker

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Hey Top, Chew Valley, Greenfield, Saddleworth]

Name: James Lawton
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Relation: Son
Mother's name: Margeret Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Saddleworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Friezland
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County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability:

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Registration district: Saddleworth
Sub-registration district: Uppermill
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 93
Piece: 2290
Folio: 611
Page Number: 25
Household Members:
Name Age
Margeret Lawton 31
John Lawton 6
James Lawton 5

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Waterside Cottages, Greenfield End,]

- 1861 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 15 - Estimated Birth Year: 1846 - Relation: Boarder - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Friezland - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: Waterside Cottages, Chew Valley, Friezland. - Occupation: Cotton Piecer - Condition as to marriage: Single - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 13 - Household schedule number: 124 - Piece: 3242 - Folio: 124 - Page Number: 24

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Ben Brown - Head - age 51 - Labourer - B: Saddleworth
Ann Brown - Wife - age 51 - B: Saddleworth
Thomas Brown - Son - age 19 - Cotton Spinner - B: Saddleworth
John Lawton - Boarder - age 16 - Cotton Piecer - B: Greenfield, Saddleworth
James Lawton - Boarder- age 15 - Cotton Piecer - B: Greenfield, Saddleworth

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Lydgate, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

- 1871 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 25 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845 - [Abt 1845] - Relation: Son-in-Law - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Saddleworth - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Upper Mill - ED: 10 - Household schedule number: 166 - Piece: 4338 - Folio: 19 - Page Number: 33

Household Members: Name: Age:
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John Whitehead - Head - age 48 - Cotton Piecer - B: Mossley, Lancashire
Hannah Whitehead - Wife - age 47 - B: Millbrook, Stayley, Cheshire
James Whitehead - Son - age 18 - Cotton Piecer - B: Grasscroft, Saddleworth
Jane Lawton - Dau - age 22 - Speed tenter - B: Grasscroft, Saddleworth
James Lawton - Son-in-Law - age 25 - Self Actor Minder - B: Friezland
John Lawton - Boarder - age 24 - Cotton Piecer - B: Friezland - (Brother of above James Lawton)

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.2 Estate Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire.]

- This is NOT our James Lawton the son of Margaret.

1881 England Census about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Relationship to Head: Head
Spouse: Jane Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Mossley, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Chadderton
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street address: 16 Fields New Rd
Marital Status: Married
Education:

Employment status:

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Occupation: Selfactor Minder Cotton Mill
Registration district: Oldham
Sub-registration district: Chadderton
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 4087
Folio: 56
Page Number: 13
Household Members:
Name Age
James Lawton 38
Jane Lawton 38 - The Maiden name of this Jane appears to have been BOOCOCK (Not Whitehead)
George Henry Lawton 13
Alfred Lawton 12
William Lawton 10
Mary Lawton 8
Annie Lawton 6
James Lawton 3
Jane Lawton

- NOTE: I can only find two JAMES LAWTON's in the 1871 Census that were born in Saddleworth around 1845-7 - One James is married to Elizabeth (Dyson) I believe, and is occupied as an Outdoor Labourer at 'Barracks' in Denshaw. (Doubtful) - Whilst the other James is also married to an Elizabeth and is occupied as a 'Minder in a Cotton Mill' and is living at No.2 Estate Street, in Chadderton, Oldham. - This I feel is our James Lawton from Hey Top & Waterside. (See Below)

- 1881 England Census about Jas. Lawton

Name: Jas. Lawton - Age: 33 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848 - Relationship to Head: Head - Spouse: Elizth. Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Oldham - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No.2 Estate Street, Chadderton - Marital Status: Married
- Employment status: Worker - Occupation: Minder in Cotton Mill - Registration district: Oldham - Sub-registration district: Oldham Below Town - ED: 1 - Piece: 4064 - Folio: 26 - Page Number: 48

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James. Lawton - Head - age 33 - Cotton Minder - B: Saddleworth
Elizabeth Lawton - Wife - age 30 - Cotton Creeler - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:

1891 England Census about James Lawton
Name: James Lawton
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Lawton
Gender: Male
Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Oldham
Ecclesiastical parish: Coldhurst
Town: Oldham
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street address: No.12 Leader Street, Coldhurst, Oldham

Occupation: Overlooker in Cotton Mill

Condition as to marriage: Married

Education:

Employment status:

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Registration district: Oldham
Sub-registration district: Oldham Below Town
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 3299
Folio: 85
Page Number: 35
Household Members:
Name Age
James Lawton 44
Elizabeth Lawton 40

Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 3299; Folio: 85; Page: 35; GSU Roll: 6098409.

Census - [date: 1891] [place: No.12 Leader Street, Coldhurst, Oldham.]

- 1891 England Census about James Lawton

Name: James Lawton - Age: 44 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847 - Relation: Head - Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Lawton - Gender: Male - Where born: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Oldham - Ecclesiastical parish: Coldhurst - Town: Oldham - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No.12 Leader Street, Clodhurst, Oldham - Occupation: Cotton Overlooker - Condition as to marriage: Married (No Children) - Employment status: Worker - Registration district: Oldham - Sub-registration district: Oldham Below Town - ED: 10 - Piece: 3299 - Folio: 85 - Page Number: 35

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 44 - Overlooker in Cotton Mill - B: Saddleworth.
Elizabeth Lawton - Wife - age 40 - Cotton Reeler - B: Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1901] [place: No.14 Woodend Street, Springhead, Lydgate, Saddleworth]

- NOTES: - On1901 England Census about Elizabeth Lawton

Name: Elizabeth Lawton - Age: 52 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849 - Relation to Head: Wife - Gender: Female - Spouse: James Lawton - Birth Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England - Civil Parish: Springhead - Ecclesiastical parish: Lydgate St Anne's - Town: Springhead - County/Island: Yorkshire - Country: England - Street address: No.14 Woodend Street, Springhead, - Occupation: Overlooker in Cotton Mill. - Condition as to marriage: Married (No Children) - Employment status: Worker - Registration district: Saddleworth - Sub-registration district: Delph - ED: 1 - Piece: 4088 - Folio: 25 - Page Number: 42 - Household schedule number: 260

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 50 - Cotton Overlooker - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Elizabeth Lawton - Wife - age 52 - Housewife - B:

Census - [date: 1911] [place: No.3 Bridge Street, Springhead, Lydgate, Saddleworth]

- NOTES: - On 1911 England Census about James Lawton

Name:: James Lawton - Age in 1911: 64 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847 - Relation to Head: Head - Gender: Male - Birth Place: Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
- Civil Parish: Springhead - County/Island: Yorkshire-West Riding - Country: England - Street address: No.3 Bridge Street, Springhead Nr Oldham - Marital Status: Married (No children) - Occupation: Retired Mule Overlooker In Cotton Mill - Registration district: Saddleworth - Registration District Number: 494 - Sub-registration district: Springhead - ED: 2
- Piece: 26176

Household Members: Name: Age:
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James Lawton - Head - age 64 - Cotton Mill Overlooker - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:
Elizabeth (Dyson) Lawton - Wife - age 60 - Housewife - B: Saddleworth, Yorks:

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Uppermill District of Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: SCHOFIELD - 1845-UPP/5/27

Marriage Note

- Cheshire Marriage indexes for the years: 1869 - LAWTON, James - Married - WHITEHEAD, Jane @ Ashton under Lyne, St Michael - Tameside - 1869-CE4/20/121

- This Jane (Whitehead) Lawton, Died in 1873 aged just 24 years of age.

Marriage Note

- Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1875 - LAWTON, James - Married - DYSON, Elizabeth @ Saddleworth Register Office or Registrar Attended - Oldham - S_WORTH_RM/4/38

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.16 Clarence Street, Halifax, Yorkshire.]

Occupation -
Baker and Labourer

Census - [date: 1861]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Hope Villa, Reddish Lane, Heaton Moor, Heaton Norris]

17 month old son of George Lawton of Moorgate, Uppermill. Mothers Maiden Name: RHODES

Oldham Birth Register Ref: 1845-UPP/4/498 LAWTON James Uppermill, Saddleworth Oldham UPP/4/498

Burial - [date: 26 FEB 1847] [place: St. Chad's Saddleworth Churchyard.]

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Uppermill District of Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: RHODES - 1845-UPP/4/498

Death Note

Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1847 - LAWTON James - Died aged 1 - @ Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - 1847-UPP/4/11

1851 - Aged 5 years at Buckley Bldgs, Waterhead Mill.

Baptism - [date: 12 JUL 1846] [place: Greenacres Congregational Chapel]

- Greenacres Congreational Chapel - Baptism Register - 27th December 1845 - JAMES - Son of George and Mary Lawton - Born: 27th December 1845 - Baptised: 12th July 1846 - Waterhead Mill.

Census - [date: 1851 CENSUS] [place: Buckley Bldgs, Waterhead Mill, Saddlewor]

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Oldham above Town - Oldham - Mother: EASTWOOD - 1845-OAT/14/243

- Twin brother of Robert Lawton - Mothers Maiden Name: WHITEHEAD - 1846-UPP/5/108 & 109

Birth Note

- LAWTON James - Born: Uppermill, Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: ELIZA WHITEHEAD - 1846-UPP/5/108

Haven't found this James Lawton in Tameside BMD records.

Possibly the son of Edward Lawton & Mary Mellor.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Taylor Street, Oldham-above-Town]

1851 - Aged 4 years at Taylor Street, Greenacres, Oldham, with parents Thomas & Sarah and Grandmother Hannah Fairley (56) Head of Household.

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Ripponden Road, Oldham]

1861 - Aged 14 years (Grocer) at Ripponden Road, Oldham. with Widower father Thomas and Grand-Mother Hannah Fairley (66)

Birth Note

Lancashire Birth indexes for the years: 1846 - LAWTON James - Born: Oldham Above Town - Oldham - Mother: SARAH BOOTH - 1846-OAT/15/499

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Oldham above Town - Oldham - Mother: BOOTH - 1846-OAT/15/499

NOTES:

Son of Benjamin & Anne Lawton.

Baptism - [date: 03 JAN 1847] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: 19 OCT 1846
Christening: 03 JAN 1847 Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: Benjamin Lawton - Mother: Anne
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Source Information: IGI Batch No.: C393988

Oldham Birth Register Ref: 1846-UPP/5/108
1851 - Aged 3 years at Bowkhouses, Denshaw.
1861 - Age 12 (Cotton Piecer) at Bowkhouses, Denshaw. Could this be James & Elizabeth at Wood End Street, Lees, in 1901.

LAWTON James - Born: Delph District of Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: CHADWICK - 1847-DEL/6/358

Occupation -
Outdoor Labourer

Burial - [date: 02 JUL 1898] [place: Christ Church, Denshaw, Churchyard.]

Saddleworth Burial Records: 2nd July 1898 - LAWTON James - aged 50 of Moorside, Oldham, buired at Christ Church, Denshaw, Saddleworth.

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Bowkhouse, Denshaw, Saddleworth.]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: ?]

Census - [date: 1881] [place: Barracks, Oldham Rd. Junction, Denshaw.]

1881 Census: - Dwelling: Barracks, Saddleworth, York, England

FHL Film: 1342042 PRO Ref: RG11 Piece: 4363 Folio: 69 Page: 9

James LAWTON Head M Male 34 Saddleworth, York, England Out Door Labourer
Elizabeth LAWTON Wife M Female 31 Saddleworth, York, England Cotton Mill Hand
Annie LAWTON Daur U Female 7 Saddleworth, York, England Scholar

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Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Delph District, Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: LYDIA BROADBENT - 1847-DEL/6/358

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: About 1847 Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: James Lawton - Mother: Lydia

Mothers Maiden Name: SMITH

Tameside Birth Register Ref: 1850-HAR/12/36 - LAWTON James - Born: Hartshead Tameside 1847-HAR/12/36

Baptism - [date: 17 FEB 1849] [place: New St. George's Church, Stalybridge.]

Birth Note

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1846 to 1850 - LAWTON James - Born: @ Hartshead - Tameside - Mother: SMITH - 1847-HAR/12/36

1901 Census - A James Lawton aged 53 (Railway Audit Clerk) at Stalybridge

James Lawton son of James & Betty Lawton of Cockerhill, Stalybridge, brother of Elizabeth, Hugh, Catherine. (Correct)

Occupation -
Cotton Weaver - Railway Audit Clerk

Baptism - [place: No record of Baptism found]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.4 Ayton Street, Cocker Hill, Stalybridge, Lancashire.]

1851 - Aged 3 years at No.4 Ayton Street, Stalybridge, Hartshead, Lancashire.

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Yard, Brierley Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

1861 census - Yard, Brierley Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire.

Betty LAWTON - Head - Widow - 54 - Domestic Housekeeper - Born: Stalybridge, Lancs.
James LAWTON - Son - 13 - Cotton Weaver - Born: Stalybridge, Lancs.

Census - [date: 1871]

1871 - Aged 23

Census - [date: 1881] [place: 28 Bank Street, Church, Lancashire.]

1881 UK Census - Dwelling: 28 Bank Street, Church, Lancashire, England

Source: FHL Film 1342006 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4200 Folio 72 Page 10

James LAWTON - M - 32 - M - Stalybridge, Lancashire, England - Rel: Head - Occ: Cotton Weaver
Martha A. LAWTON - M - 27 - F - Billington, Lancashire, England - Rel: Wife - Occ: Cotton Weaver

Census - [date: 1881] [place: No.36 Upper Portland Street, Southport, North Meols, Lancashire.]

NOTES: - On 1881 England Census about Clara Lawton

Name: Clara Lawton - Age: 13 - Estimated birth year: abt 1868 - Relationship to Head: Granddaughter - Gender: Female - Where born: Mossley, Lancashire, England - Civil Parish: North Meols - County/Island: Lancashire - Country: England - Street address: No,36 Upper Portland Street, Southport. - Employment status: - Registration district: Ormskirk - ED: 27 - Piece: 3751- Folio: 112 - Page Number: 26

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Sarah Hatfield - Head - Widow - age 66
Ester Hatfield - Dau - Unm - age 38
Sarah Hatfield - Dau - Unm - age 36
Clara Lawton - G/Dau - age 13
(not transcribed)

Living Next Door at Household Schedule 131 - No.36 Upper Portland Street, Southport
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John Woodall - Head - age 41 - Retired Grocer - B: Stalybridge, Lancs"
Elizabeth Woodall - Wife - age 38 " "
William Woodall - Son - age 19 - Proffesor of Music " "
Charles Woodall - Son - age 13 - Scholar " "
Clara Woodall - Dau - age 7 - Scholar " "
John Woodall - Son - age 3 - At home " "
Sarah Woodall - Dau age 15 months - At home " "
James Lawton - Brother-in-Law - age 34 - Railway Auditor & General Agent - B: Stalybridge, Lancs:

Census - [date: 1891] [place: No.40 Groby Street, Stocks Lane, Stalybridge, Cheshire.]

1891 Census: - Dwelling: 40 Groby Street, Stalybridge, Lancashire

Benjamin LEE - Head - 59yrs - General Labourer
Hannah - Wife - 57yrs
Emma Daughter - 23yrs - Cotton Spinner
Tom Son - 19yrs - Machine Fitter
Alice Daughter - 16yrs - Cotton Weaver
Maria Daughter - 15yrs - Cotton Weaver
James LAWTON - Brother-in-law - 43yrs - Railway Audit Clerk

Census - [date: 1901] [place: Stalybridge, Cheshire, England]

1901 Census - A James Lawton aged 53 (Railway Audit Clerk) at Stalybridge

Birth Note

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1846 to 1850 - LAWTON James - Born: @ Hartshead - Tameside - Mother: WOOLLEY - 1847-HAR/12/67

1851 - Aged 3 years at 2 Gas St. Stalybridge.

Baptism - [date: 12 MAR 1848] [place: St. Michael's Parish Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.]

James Lawton - Male
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Birth: 30 JAN 1848
Christening: 12 MAR 1848 Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Death:
Burial:
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Parents: Father: Ralph Lawton - Mother: Anne Knott
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Source Information: IGI Baptism Batch No.: C393989

Census - [date: 1851] [place: No.2 Gas Street, Stalybridge.]

Name: Ralph Lawton - Age: 29 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 - Relation: Lodger - Gender: Male - Where born: Staylybridge, Cheshire, England - Civil Parish: Dukinfield - Ecclesiastical parish: Castle Hall - Town: Stalybridge - County/Island: Cheshire - Country: England - Street Address: No.2 Gas Street, Castle Hall, Stalybridge, Cheshire - Occupation: Mechanic - Condition as to marriage: Married with children - Registration District: Ashton Under Lyne - Sub-registration District: Dukinfield - ED: 1b - Household Schedule Number: 2 - Piece: 2237 - Folio: 45 - Page Number: 1

Household Members: Name: Age:
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Mary Perrott - Head - Widow - age 67 - Houise Keeper - B: Saddleworth, Yorks
Betty Perrott - Spinster Daughter - age 46 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
Mary Ratcliffe - Spinster - Lodger - age 41 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Satlybridge, Lancashire
Ralph Lawton - Lodger - age 29 - Mechanic - B; Stalybridge, Cheshire
Ann Lawton - Wife - Lodger - age 26 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
George Lawton - Son - age 5 - Scholar - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
James Lawton - Son - age 3 - At home - B: " " " "

Neighbours at No.10 Gas Street (Schdule Number: 6)

James Lawton - Head - age 77 - Mechanic - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
Marha Lawton - Wife - age 69 - B; Mary Port, Cumberland
Ann Bradbury - Lodger - Married -age 24 - Power Loom Weaver - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
Ralph Bradbury - Son - age 5 - Scholar - B: " "
Martha Bradbury - Dau - age 3 - At home - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire
Edward Price - Lodger - Unm - age 23 - Iron Moulder - B: Stalybridge, Cheshire

Birth Note

Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1848

Surname Forename(s) Mother's Maiden Name Year Sub-District Registers At Reference
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LAWTON James KNOTT 1848 Dukinfield Tameside DUK/21/11

- NOTE: - James, son of Jonathon Lawton of Bottoms, (Carter) - Died on 16th March 1849 aged 11 DAYS and was Buried 19th March 1849.

Burial - [date: 19 MAR 1849] [place: St. George's Parish Churchyard. Mossley.]

St. George's Churchyard - James, son of Jonathan Lawton of Bottoms, buried 19th March 1849, aged 11 days.

Birth Note

ONS Births Index: Oct_Dec 1837 (>99%)
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LAWTON James - Born: @ Ashton under Lyne - 1837-Dec-20/63

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ONS Births Index: Jan_Mar 1838 (>99%)
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LAWTON James - Born: @ Ashton &c - 1838-Mar-20/88
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ONS Births Index: Apr_Jun 1838 (>99%)
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Lawton James - Born: @ Ashton under Lyne - 1838-Jun-20/169
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ONS Births Index: Oct_Dec 1838 (>99%)- LAWTON James - Born: @ Ashton & c - 1838-Dec-20/119
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- Cheshire Birth indexes for the years: 1846 to 1850 - LAWTON, James - Motthers Maiden Name: HOWARD - Born: Bottoms, Stayley - Tameside - 1849-STY/4/92

Death Note

- Cheshire Death indexes for the years: 1849 - LAWTON James - Died aged 11 days @ Stayley, Cheshire - Tameside - 1849-STY/3/45

Census - [date: 1851] [place: League Street, Castleton, Rochdale]

- James Lawton - Son of GERVAS (Jervis) Lawton and his wife JANE of Rochdale Parish

Baptism - [date: 18 AUG 1850] [place: St. Chad's Parish Church, Rochdale, Lancashire.]

1851 Census - Aged 6 months at Bank Gap, Thornes Clough, Diggle.
1861 - Grandson age 11 (Cotton Piecer) of John & Hannah Lawton of Uppermill and son of Widower James Lawton & the late Esther Ann (Platt) Lawton
1871 Census - Aged 21 (Cotton Piecer) at Wade Street, Uppermill, living with G/Mother Hannah (82), Father, James (54) and brother Samuel (18)

Occupation -
Cotton Piecer

Burial - [date: 03 JUN 1884] [place: New Graveyard, St. Chad's Saddleworth Church, Uppermill.]

Census - [date: 1851] [place: Bank Gap, Thornes Clough, Diggle.]

Census - [date: 1861] [place: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.]

Census - [date: 1871] [place: Wade Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth.]

1871 - Aged 20 (Woollen Carder) at Wade Street, Uppermill, living with Grandmother Hannah Lawton (82) and father James Lawton (54) also younger brother Samuel (18) Cotton Piecer.

Census - [date: 1881]

The only James Lawton found in the 1881 Census is at No.2 Estate Street, Oldham age 33 (Cotton Minder) married to an Elizabeth of Saddleworth (30)

Birth Note

LAWTON James - Born: Uppermill District of Saddleworth - Oldham - Mother: PLATT - 1850-UPP/7/440

Burial - [date: 06 JUL 1851] [place: St. George's Churchyard, Mossley.]

St. George's Churchyard - James, son of Luke Lawton of Scout, buried 6th July 1851, aged 2 weeks.