Lancashire Death indexes for the years: 1853 HARDEN Joseph 54 Tottington , Bury TOTT/3/89
General Notes
In 1839, Joseph Harden, Widower, crofter, son of Joseph Harden, a weaver, married Elizabeth Mather, widow, daughter of Robert France, collier at St Peter Bolton. Both were living at Astley Bridge.
In 1841, Joseph and Elizabeth (40 & 45) were crofters at Stoney Brow, Tottington Lower End. With them were Elizabeth's three children; Jane, John and James Mather (28, 20 & 14)
In 1851, Joseph and Betty (49 & 60) were still crofters at Stone Brow, Tottington. The children had left.
Joseph died at Tottington in 1853, aged 54.
Occupation Details
From before 1839 to 1841 Joseph's occupation was Crofter in Tottington.3