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Abel Ashcroft

Abel was born in 1831 in Little Bolton and his baptism took place on July 31st, 1831 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹²

Birth Notes
- Name:    Abel Ashcroft
  Baptism Date:    31 Jul 1831
  Parish:    Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Father:    James Ashcroft
  Mother:    Mary Ashcroft
  Register Type:    Bishop's Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/24
  
  Abode: Great Bolton, Weaver

Abel's father was James Ashcroft and his mother was Mary Mather. His maternal grandparents were John Mather and Betty Edge. He had three brothers and two sisters, named John, Thomas, Robert, Betsy and Betsy. He was the third oldest of the six children.

General Notes
- In 1861, Able (29) was back with his parents, 14 Cross Street, a widower. His wife Jane had just died.
  
  In 1876, Able was in the trade directory as a Draper at 69 Blackburn Street, Little Bolton

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- James Ashcroft
  - b.1802 in Little Bolton d.1864 in Halliwell
  
  Abel Ashcroft
  - b.1831 in Little Bolton
  
  John Mather
  - b.Sep 1762 in Deane d.Jun 1838 in Deane
  
  Mary Mather
  - b.Jul 1803 in Little Bolton d.Apr 1870 in Halliwell
  
  Betty Edge
  - b.1759 in Deane d.Sep 1842 in Bolton

¹ 1851 UK Census
² England Select Births & Christenings (1538-1975)