Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Ann Buckley of Howe Bridge, Atherton.
In 1841, Richard and Elizabeth (50 & 44) were at Howe Bridge, Atherton with Ellen and Martha Buckley (40 & 33) and Edward (16), James (14), John (12), Richard (10), Ann (7) and Elizabeth (4).
In 1851, Richard (57) was an Inn Keeper and farmer of 5 acres at Howe Bridge, Atherton with his wife Elizabeth (62) and her sister Ellen Buckley (unmarried, 50). They also had their children Martha Yates (43), Edward (25), James (23), John (21) and Ann (15).
In 1861, ELizabeth was Head, 71, Victullar & Grocer at Howe Bridge, Atherton with son Edward (36), John (32), Ann (26), Elizabeth (24), Ellen Buckley (66, sister) and Martha Yates (Daughter, 53)